Innovative ingredients
We’re two days into Food Ingredients Europe in Frankfurt, Germany and it has already provided lots of ideas for upcoming articles in the magazine.
A look at Loacker
The company, which operates two production facilities at 1,000 metres above sea level, one in South Tyrol in northern Italy and one in Heinfels in Austria, produced 36,629 tonnes of wafers and chocolate specialties in 2016, corresponding to 877 million units.
Savoury snack showcase
Some 155 exhibitors descended on Vienna, Austria, for the biennial Snackex trade show and conference from 21-22 June. Katie Smith reports.
Business, Candy & Gum, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Savoury Snacks
Millennials seek chocolate with added grains
Grains and cereals have been receiving considerable attention globally as ingredients or flavours in chocolate confectionery, presenting opportunities for manufacturers to ramp up innovation.
Functional confectionery opportunities
China’s sugar confectionery market is declining while health concerns are boosting the country’s functional candy sector, according to new research.
Nestlé loses UK trademark appeal
Last week came the news that Nestlé had lost the latest round in a long-running trademark dispute with Mondelēz International over its KitKat chocolate bars.
Interpack trends
Having just returned from Interpack in Germany, I’m taking stock of everything showcased at the somewhat large processing and packaging fair.
Final countdown
On Friday, the Confectionery Production team will be heading to Germany for Interpack, one of the largest international processing and packaging fairs.
How brands can maximise Easter sales online
In the run-up to Easter, Cadbury and Grenade are the best-selling brands in the chocolate category on Amazon UK, new research shows.
A delight for the senses
Spotting a gap in the UK market for authentic Turkish Delight, Zeynep Turudi, founder of Truede, has made it her mission to re-establish this sweet treat as a confectionery force to be reckoned with.
Sweet success
Almost 38,000 trade visitors from over 140 countries attended ISM in Germany from 29 January to 1 February, with 1,647 exhibitors from 68 countries.
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Savoury Snacks, Seasonal
More than just a nibble
Katie Smith meets Matthew Stephenson, owner and managing director of confectionery manufacturer Sweetdreams, to talk about new products, production expansion and export opportunities.
Live from ProSweets and ISM
Today, my blog comes to you live from the ProSweets and ISM trade fairs in Cologne, Germany, where everything from automatic panning and moulding machines to chewy sweets and turn into gum are being presented.
Ethical Christmas chocolate
The festive season is always a good opportunity to overindulge in chocolate, but when it comes to what types of product UK consumers buy at Christmas, new research suggests they look for those with ethical credentials.