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Make the most of World Confectionery Conference 2025 early bird rates
Plans for our World Confectionery Conference this year are fast taking shape, with our keynotes assembled for the event, as it calls in on Brussels to once again put some of the biggest issues, developments and trends under the spotlight.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Schubert set for US expansion with new Charlotte facilities
A core strategic investment is being delivered by Schubert North America as it begins construction on its new regional facilities in Charlotte, North Carolina, US, writes Neill Barston
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Galaxy continues backing for Young Women’s Trust support scheme
A significant initiative led by the Young Women’s Trust supporting female employees in their early careers has been backed by Galaxy Chocolate for a third year running, with the business making a fresh donation of £150,000 towards the cause, writes Neill Barston.
Latest Ring Pop US facilities mark company’s key manufacturing chapter
US confectionery manufacturer has confirmed a major development for the business in opening an expanded 120,000 sq/ft factory in Moosic, Pennsylvania, amid key growth for the company, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Danish confectionery business, Toms Group, reports strong annual results
Leading Danish confectionery business, Toms, has recorded a strong annual performance for the past year, with its 2024 results yielding DKK 98 million, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Cargill study finds consumers seek out ever-greater product ranges containing high levels of protein
Latest studies from Cargill have shown that consumers are seeking out greater levels of protein in their diet, which includes engaging with the fast-rising nutrition bar and snacks market, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut adopts determined tone with latest results, despite “unprecedented market volatility”
Barry Callebaut has struck a determined stance on its outlook for the remainder of 2025, despite “unprecedented volatility” in cocoa markets that have seen sales volumes drop 4.7% against the previous year, to 1,085,048 tonnes, as it releases its six month results for 2025, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Latest industry chocolate scorecard names sector’s most sustainable and transparent performers
The sixth annual chocolate scorecard rating confectionery businesses for their ethical sourcing and transparency of operating has named Tony’s Chocolonely, Ritter Sport, Nestlé and Mars Wrigley as among the most sustainable companies in the sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey makes key move into better-for-you market with LesserEvil acquisition
US confectionery group Hershey has made a further strategic move into the better-for-you confectionery market in acquiring organic snacking brand LesserEvil, reports Neill Barston.
Ferrero’s human rights progress report underlines key work tackling child labour issues
Ferrero has underlined its core commitment to ethical sourcing in its latest progress on human rights report addressing support for supply chain communities and tackling child labour, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat unveils US expansion with two new Chicago stores
British premium confectionery brand has made a key strategic move in opening two new US stores, based in Chicago, as it continues to gain ground under new ownership, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: US tariffs set to impact multiple sectors including confectionery and machinery imports to America
Confectionery businesses within the UK and Europe, alongside companies from the rest of the world be hit with fresh import taxes, as the US administration unveiled its minimum 10% tariffs on goods, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Scotland set for its first ever Haribo retail store later in 2025
Extending its retail presence in the UK, Haribo is set to launch its first store in Scotland, which is due to open in Silverburn, Glasgow, later this year, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade America reaffirms concerns over cuts to US schemes tackling child labour
Fairtrade America has joined with a number of key civil society groups in condemning major cuts to the US Department of Labour’s bureau of labour affairs (ILAB), totalling some $500 million in grant funding towards tackling human rights abuses, reports Neill Barston.