confectionery
Kerry ingredients confirms speaker for this year’s World Confectionery Conference
The Kerry Group has confirmed Alice Nongonierma, a senior protein scientist with the business, will be representing the global company at our World Confectionery Conference event this September, reports Neill Barston.
ICCO expresses concerns over cocoa crops, with global production levels forecast for decline
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 major headwinds from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, trade disruptions and increased freight costs, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: World Confectionery Conference interview: FMCG Gurus
Exploring industry trends forms a key element of this year’s World Confectionery Conference. Editor Neill Barston quizzes one of our keynote speakers, Will Cowling, of insights group FMCG Gurus, on his hopes for 2022
Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade group warns of major industry crisis
Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade body has warned the country’s industry is facing a severe combination of major challenges including the ongoing pandemic, rapidly rising energy costs and increased raw ingredients prices.
Mondelēz confirms latest CoLab businesses for its Snackfutures venture
Mondelēz International has confirmed its latest intake of ten budding businesses utilising its Snackfutures innovation and venture hub devised to back inventive new firms.
Swiss firm Selecta works on next generation confectionery vending with Mars Wrigley
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.
Cargill makes major $35 million investment in Malaysian site for confectionery ingredient processing
Cargill has moved to further expand its Asian manufacturing facilities with a key investment of $35 million expansion of its production facility in Port Klang, Malaysia, for speciality fats including those used within confectionery.
Germany’s BDSI confectionery body expresses concerns over ‘significant declines’ in exports
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 coronavirus pandemic.
Confectionery sector remains key market for almond inclusions
The confectionery sector remains the most popular segment for product ranges with almond ingredients, according to latest industry research, writes Neill Barston.