Editor’s blog: Just weeks away until the 2023 World Confectionery Conference 17 September 2023 We’re now just three weeks away from our latest edition of our World Confectionery Conference, with the anticipation surrounding the event continuing to build, as… Read more
World Confectionery Conference plans move forward 18 March 2023 The World Confectionery Conference will return as a live event for 2023, and will be staged in the UK this autumn, featuring a dynamic range… Read more
Video exclusive: World Confectionery Conference Brussels 2022 22 September 2022 The 2022 edition of our World Confectionery Conference concluded successfully this month in Brussels, Belgium, attracting visitors and speakers from around the globe, in what… Read more
Exclusive: World Confectionery Conference interview: FMCG Gurus 15 April 2022 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… Read more
Mondelēz confirms latest CoLab businesses for its Snackfutures venture 7 March 2022 Mondelēz International has confirmed its latest intake of ten budding businesses utilising its Snackfutures innovation and venture hub devised to back inventive new firms. 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
Confectionery sector remains key market for almond inclusions 20 July 2021 The confectionery sector remains the most popular segment for product ranges with almond ingredients, according to latest industry research, writes Neill Barston. Read more
Research reveals plant-based confectionery trends continue rapid rise 3 February 2021 Confectionery product series featuring plant-based claims have continued to show a strong surge in growth, according to latest research from Innova Market Insights. 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
GNT extends colouring series with new fiesta pink variety for chocolate 27 October 2020 The Netherlands-based GNT group has extended its Exberry micronised powder series with a new beetroot pink shade to its existing portfolio. Read more
Trend focus: Creating product transparency rises to the top of the agenda 21 October 2020 Transparency emerges as a clear winner in Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2021 with brands upping their game to meet evolving ethical, environmental… Read more
Innova Market Insights’ reveals major flavour trends for 2020 5 May 2020 Global research group Innova Market Insights’ has released its latest report on global flavour trends within the food and drink sector, highlighting a key pattern… Read more
Growth trend for probiotic product ranges during coronavirus outbreak 30 March 2020 Key industry research from the GlobalData market analysis organisation has highlighted major trends emerging from stockpiling of products during the coronavirus outbreak. Read more
Mondelēz confirms support for major sustainability drives tackling pollution and waste 27 March 2020 The Mondelēz International global snacks and confectionery group has joined two key initiatives aimed at tackling plastic waste and pollution, as it moves towards 100%… Read more