Exclusive: Tony’s Chocolonely returns to World Confectionery Conference 21 February 2024 This year’s World Confectionery Conference will be heading back to the Belgian capital, which remains a key hub for the industry. Editor Neill Barston speaks… Read more
Global industry shines at the 2023 World Confectionery Conference 14 October 2023 The 2023 edition of the World Confectionery Conference concluded successfully in Yorkshire, UK, last week, with sustainability, business resilience and industry innovation placed at the… Read more
Ritter Sport names Jamie Lowe as its World Confectionery Conference speaker 27 September 2023 Ethically-focused premium chocolate brand Ritter Sport has named Jamie Lowe, its head of sales as among our speakers for this year’s World Confectionery Conference taking… Read more
Exclusive focus: York Cocoa House leads second day World Confectionery Conference activities 17 September 2023 Sophie Jewett, managing director of York Cocoa House, will be among our keynote speakers at our Harrogate conference. Editor Neill Barston speaks to her about… Read more
Exclusive video: Luker Chocolate World Confectionery Conference preview 25 August 2022 With this year’s World Confectionery Conference fast approaching, we speak exclusively to Paul Morris, European sales manager for Colombia’s ethically-focused confectionery business Luker Chocolate, writes… Read more
Exclusive: Aldo Cristiano, Caobisco president, discusses sustainability ahead of World Confectionery Conference 10 August 2022 As the newly re-elected president of CAOBISCO, the European chocolate, biscuit and confectionery trade association of Europe, Aldo Cristiano has a considerable array of industry… Read more
Tony’s Chocolonely signs up to the World Confectionery Conference 29 June 2022 Pascal Baltussen, chief impact and operations officer of ethically focused confectionery brand Tony’s Chocolonely has become the latest major industry name to sign up as… Read more
ICCO expresses concerns over cocoa crops, with global production levels forecast for decline 7 June 2022 The International Cocoa Organisation today has projected a notable 6% decline in global production of cocoa to 4.923 million tonnes for the 2021/22 season, amid… Read more
Swiss firm Selecta works on next generation confectionery vending with Mars Wrigley 22 February 2022 Swiss-based food solutions group Selecta has linked-up with Mars Wrigley to unveil next generation intelligent vending machines with user-friendly touch screens and smart payment systems. Read more
Nestlé unveils plans offering farmer payments tackling cocoa sector child labour 28 January 2022 Nestlé has moved to enhance its programmes addressing child labour with an income accelerator scheme in Ghana and Ivory Coast offering incentivised payments to farmers… Read more
Academy of Chocolate gains key rise in vegan-friendly confectionery entries for annual awards 6 August 2021 The UK's Academy of Chocolate (AOC) has reported a significant rise in vegan-friendly entries for its annual awards, with contenders emerging from Russian, Brazilian and… Read more
Germany’s BDSI confectionery body expresses concerns over ‘significant declines’ in exports 4 August 2021 Germany’s federal confectionery association, the BDSI has reported ‘significant declines’ its key export markets, with continued pressure on sales amid the impact of the global… Read more
Barry Callebaut drives sustainability for its US ‘Better for You’ ranges 20 July 2021 Barry Callebaut is set to move its North American ‘Better For You’ portfolio to 100% sustainably sourced cocoa and vanilla. Read more
Sacmi unveils its latest sustainability-focused wrapping machine series 24 June 2021 Italian-based SACMI Packaging & Chocolate has unveiled its latest multi-style flat-base praline wrapping machine, the HY7, with a focus on high-speed and sustainable operating. Read more
Provenance and sustainable sourcing highlighted by Innova as major trends 20 January 2021 The provenance of product ranges, sustainable sourcing and packaging are set to play a significant role in the sweets and snacks category for 2021, according… Read more