Confectionery Production
April 2024
World Cocoa Conference preview
Cocoa processing
Emulsifiers
Sustainability
Biscuit production
China focus
March 2024
Aeration and enrobing
Bakery processing
Flexible packaging
Fudge, toffee and caramel
February 2024
Weighing and detection
Cocoa ethical sourcing
Robotics
Jellies, gums and finished products
December 2023/January 2024
Functional ingredients
Conveyors and end of line packaging
Sustainability
Chocolate market
UK market focus
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Cocoa sector reaches crisis point as crop prices hit $10,000 a tonne
Cocoa prices on the stock exchange hit a renewed high yesterday, with the Futures market touching the $10,000 a tonne mark for the first time ever, as prices more than treble in the space of a year, causing widespread industry concern, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Retail research finds UK luxury Easter eggs sales tumble amid cost of living crisis
Latest retail research has found that financially hard-pressed shoppers are buying almost twice as many cheaper Easter eggs as 47% more sold compared to luxury offerings, which have seen a 37% drop, according to the Reapp intelligence group, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Lakrids set to mark International Liquorice Day with major global tasting campaign
An ambitious project from Danish confectionery firm Lakrids by Bülow will see it hand out a million free samples of its key lines around the world in celebration of international liquorice day, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Exclusive: Cargill confirms keynote speaker for the World Confectionery Conference
Cargill has confirmed that it will be returning to the World Confectionery Conference this autumn, revealing its keynote speaker as James Ede, a sustainability lead for the business, writes Neill Barston.
Latest research shows US Easter market set to surpass $5 billion sales mark
Latest research from the National Confectioners Association has indicated that sales of Easter treats are set to surpass the $5 billion mark, as families prepare for the key gifting occasion, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Alt-choc venture Nukoko pioneers fava bean confectionery with research funding boost
An enterprising trio of cocoa-experts has claimed a global first in using scientific research technology to create what is believed to be the world’s first chocolate alternative created from domestic fava beans, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability