manufacturing
NCA’s Sweet Life streaming series sweeps the board with Telly Award honours
As one of the stand-out features of this year’s State of the Industry Conference event in Miami, the National Confectioners Association’s streaming series, The Sweet Life, focusing on key confectionery companies has gained 11 honours at the 45th Annual Telly Awards, reports Neill Barston.
Hames Chocolates set to celebrate Father’s Day with latest series
UK-based confectionery group Hames Chocolates, has confirmed its latest range celebrating Father’s Day gifting opportunities, unveiling a number of premium products to celebrate the big day on 16 June, writes Neill Barston.
HFFS guidelines, food labelling and regulatory divergence fears rank among sector’s top concerns
Industry members of the British-based Campden BRI organisation have highlighted what they perceive as being among the top five challenges facing the region’s food and drink sector, including ultra-processed products, staff retention, recyclability and HFFS guidelines, reports Neill Barston.
World Confectionery Conference 2024 preview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston offers a sneak preview of this year’s World Confectionery Conference, which makes a welcome return to Brussels, Belgium on 12 September 2024. This year’s confirmed keynotes include Cargill, Ferrero, Tony’s Chocolonely, Caobisco, Mintel and FMCG Gurus, with further presents right across the value chain of our industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hames Chocolates’ manufacturing set to be powered by eco-friendly solar panels
A key sustainability measure is being made by British confectionery business Hames Chocolates, which is set to invest in new solar panels that is anticipated to enhance energy efficiency and cut its emissions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International attains key Science Based Targets Initiative validation, as scheme faces scrutiny
Mondelēz International has confirmed its environmental performance on becoming ‘deforestation free’ for key ingredients of cocoa, palm and soy by 2025 is on track, as its short-term 2030 greenhouse gas reduction targets are validated by the Science Based Targets (SBTi) initiative, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fudge Kitchen appoints Richard Parson as new managing director
British artisan confectionery firm Fudge Kitchen has named Richard Parson as its new managing director, who is set to drive the next chapter of the business after its founder Siân Holt stepped back from the business after a sudden illness last year, writes Neill Barston.
Celebrating crafting a new confectionery category
For this week’s blog, the team at Confectionery Production would simply like to wish all at Plamil Foods success with the company’s latest launch of its Coffee Bar, which appears very much to be a genuine first in the global market.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
State of the Industry Conference to highlight key trends and AI technology
The pivotal influence of TikTok social media, fostering inclusive workplaces, and the major technological potential for AI tools within industry will form key themes for this year’s State of the Industry Conference, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Rockwell’s major automation training event set for Madrid
Global specialists Rockwell Automation, dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation has released its programme for a major European training event, ROKLive EMEA 2024, taking place in Madrid, Spain.
World Cocoa Foundation meeting strikes positive note amid major industry challenges
“The result that really matters – a thriving and equitable cocoa sector,” said World Cocoa Foundation president Chris Vincent in his closing remarks concluding its latest annual partnership meeting held in Amsterdam last week, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill claims global first with World Health Organisation compliance on trans-fatty acids
Cargill has achieved a major industry achievement in attaining compliance with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended maximum tolerance levels for industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFA’s) in fats and oils across its product portfolio, including its offerings for confectionery, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Keep in touch with the much-anticipated ISM & ProSweets events
With ISM and ProSweets just a few days away, there are plenty of opportunities to gain some valuable insights into latest industry trends that will making their mark for the year ahead at this year’s events in Cologne, Germany, starting this Sunday.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
WDS prepares enhanced machinery line-up for ProSweets 2024
In the wake of its major presence at Interpack, a broad array of machinery from Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen (WDS) will be on display at this year’s ProSweets event in Cologne, Germany, as the event opens its doors this weekend, reports Neill Barston.