Choco Tec draws the 2024 international event calendar to a close in style
Cologne’s much-anticipated Choco Tec event in Cologne came to a notable conclusion today, with warnings from major market players including Barry Callebaut and analyst group, Euromonitor, that cocoa prices were likely to remain comparatively high for some time.
Strong feedback from 90th anniversary celebrations prompts Brussels World Confectionery Conference return
Just a relatively short but sweet blog this week, once again to thank all those who have been part of this year’s World Confectionery Conference, which marked our 90th anniversary in publishing as Confectionery Production.
Sweet Freedom unveils exciting packaging refresh featuring new ‘Drizzly Bear’ mascot
Much-loved animal icons get a facelift as Sweet Freedom reveals modern new packaging with a fresh, playful twist.
World Confectionery Conference final registration countdown begins
We are now on the final countdown for our World Confectionery Conference, and our varied line-up of speakers are preparing to play their part in our fourth edition of the event which marks our momentous 90th anniversary in publishing.
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Snickers launches brand new bar featuring low GI dark chocolate cereal
The new bar also features sustainable mono material flexible packaging.
Kellanova launches Cheez-It Snap’d, Cheez-It Puff’d and Club Crisps with reduced plastic packaging
The packaging designs were optimized, reducing the total material weight for these three foods by 672,000 pounds, reducing 124,000 pounds of plastic and reducing 548,000 pounds of corrugated cardboard used for shipping cases (annually).
Skittles’ artist designed 2023 Pride packs shine a light on LGBTQ+ stories
For the fourth year in a row, Skittles’ Pride packs will “give up its rainbow” to support the LGBTQ+ Community and GLAAD’s change-making work.
Endangered Species Chocolate debuts grab & go line
The new range will have fully recyclable packaging.
Jolly Rancher teams up with local artists for new packaging
The new packaging design is inspired by street art.
Bar-U-Eat pioneers compostable packaging
Bar-U-Eat is demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and changing the packaging paradigm by becoming the first company to offer BPI Certified Compostable Bar Wrappers.
Ocean Spray launches Zero-Waste Cranberry Seeds
UK Fruit business J.O. Sims is excited to share its latest innovative ingredient, Zero Waste Cranberry Seeds from Ocean Spray.
Popcorn Shed launches seven new flavours
Popcorn Shed is launching seven new flavours in August, adding to its already large portfolio of over 20 British handcrafted gourmet popcorn flavours.
Popcorn Kitchen brings out new letterbox-friendly gift boxes
The boxes will be available from 22 September, and are vegetarian, gluten free, wholegrain, and GM-free.
Source of the Earth debuts non-HFSS lentil crisps
Plastic-free and plant-based producer Source of the Earth has launched three packets of non-HFSS lentil crisps in a fully home-compostable packet in the UK.