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World Confectionery Conference plans move forward

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 of industry speakers, as editor Neill Barston reports.

Entries open for the debut World Confectionery Awards

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

Research reveals plant-based confectionery trends continue rapid rise

Research reveals plant-based confectionery trends continue rapid rise

Confectionery product series featuring plant-based claims have continued to show a strong surge in growth, according to latest research from Innova Market Insights.

Trend focus: Creating product transparency rises to the top of the agenda

Trend focus: Creating product transparency rises to the top of the agenda

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 and clean label consumer demands, explains the research group.

Andy Baxendale gears up for speaking at our sector showcase

Andy Baxendale gears up for speaking at our sector showcase

As a member of Confectionery Production’s editorial board, Andy Baxendale has plenty of tales from his varied career. Editor Neill Barston meets him at his UK studios in Greater Manchester, to discuss life amid the pandemic and his latest plans including preparing to speak at the 2021 World Confectionery Conference.

Industry stalling on Public Health England targets for confectionery sugar reduction

Industry stalling on Public Health England targets for confectionery sugar reduction

Government-backed advisory body Public Health England set a voluntary target for sugar reduction for food manufacturers operating within the sweet goods and confectionery sector of 20%, which has yielded a low level of attainment over nearly five years.

Swiss chocolate market records key annual growth

Swiss chocolate market records key annual growth

Chocosuisse, the association of Swiss chocolate manufacturers, has revealed a market upturn during 2019, recording a 2.2% rise in sales to a total of CHF 1.79 billion for the year.

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