Ban of online advertising

NOPEX 2024 welcomes over 6000 attendees

Following feedback from exhibitors that too many companies are attending shows to sell...

Ocado expand Cocoa Canopy range

The entire Cocoa Canopy range, featuring five blends of beautifully smooth, real...

Cargill partners with Voyage Foods

With demand for even more sustainable global confectionery products expected to...

Cacao-Trace® “on track” to provide living income for 50,000 farmers by 2030

The latest annual report of the Cacao-Trace® sustainable cocoa program from Belcolade...

Waitrose is the first UK retailer to join Tony’s Open Chain

Tony’s Chocolonely has announced that Waitrose has become the first UK retailer to join...

Givaudan, Bühler and MISTA launch new extrusion hub

Givaudan, MISTA and Bühler have announced the opening of a state-of-the-art extrusion...

Moo Free delivers full traceability with NEW ‘Hub’

UK privately owned free-from chocolate manufacturer, Moo Free, has implemented the...

Cox & Co develops flow wrap chocolate paper packaging

In an industry first, single origin chocolate brand, Cox & Co, has created the first...

Côte d’Ivoire raises farmgate cocoa prices 50%

Responding to the escalating challenges in the global cocoa market, Ivory Coast has...

GNT reduces carbon intensity in EXBERRY factories

GNT has achieved a 22% reduction in carbon intensity at its EXBERRY® factories since...

Johannes Schubert takes over from Martin Sauter as Head of Sales

There has been an organisational change at the Crailsheim-based packaging machine...

Taking a flavour journey through the year

The team of natural flavour experts at OFI have created a list of flavour trend...

Preparation is key to going 2D!

Christopher Fowler, a coding specialist at Videojet Technologies, explains how the move...

Sirio launches personalised women’s health platform

Sirio, the global nutraceutical contract development and manufacturing organisation...

Theegarten-Pactec’s long and diverse history

For over 80 years, Theegarten-Pactec have established themselves as pioneers in the...

Schubert UK – a trusted partner for the automated packaging

For over 20 years, the German packaging machine manufacturer Schubert has been...

CHOCOTECH has over a century of sweet success

The CHOCOTECH GmbH, headquartered in Wernigerode, Germany, has been a significant system...

Cama is revolutionising end-of-line packaging

Cama Group, established in 1981, with its unique range of packaging machines and robots,...

WDS – Diversity in depositing solutions

Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen GmbH (WDS) has a record of more than 100 years...

The highest calorie Easter eggs revealed

A new study has unveiled the highest calorie supermarket Easter eggs, with the KitKat...

Blommer Chocolate to close its Chicago manufacturing plant

As Blommer continues to evolve their business strategy to provide our customers with...

DS Smith unveils sustainable packaging for Easter 2024

DS Smith, a global supplier of sustainable and fibre-based packaging solutions, has...

Tony’s ‘Chocolate Scorecard’ achieves top marks for 5th time

Tony’s Chocolonely, the impact company that makes chocolate, scores top marks on the...

Mettler-Toledo announces flow wrap applications webinar

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, a global leader in product safety technologies, has...

Simply Ice Cream brings back Mini Egg Ice Cream for Easter

Simply Ice Cream’s latest launch, Mini Egg Ice Cream, is a delicious blend of their...

Alvinesa is now a B Corporation

Circular economy leader of sustainable plant-based ingredients, Alvinesa Natural...

Ameel Candy World celebrates its 25th anniversary with the world’s largest candy cake

Ameel Candy World, a wholesaler specialising in confectionery, snacks, and beverages,...

Registration opens for IFT FIRST

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organisation...

BENEO announces Dr Mike Eberle to its Board of Directors

BENEO has announced the appointment of Dr Mike Eberle as the newest member of its...

Legal battle erupts over Tony’s Chocolonely’s campaign

In a bold move aimed at spotlighting exploitation in the cocoa industry, Tony's...

Find out precisely why Zotter is having fun with robots

At the Austrian Zotter chocolate factory, over 270,000 visitors per year are able to...

Manual cleaning matters

Amit M. Kheradia, Environmental Health and Sanitation Manager, Remco (a Vikan...

Natural sweeteners are transforming confectionery creations

Discover how the confectionery industry is embracing natural sweeteners like stevia to...

Bringing the Sky Bar back to life

Suzanne Callander reports on how a novice confectionery producer has been able to bring...

Rowntree’s Randoms unveils Fizzy Cactuz

New for 2024, Nestlé Confectionery is welcoming a fresh addition to...

Moo Free deepens multiple distribution for its Easter range

Moo Free has announced its Easter collection, which includes two new products, the...

Chocolatiers navigate global surge amid supply chain challenges

Regardless of the global interest in healthy eating, the appetite for fine chocolate is...

Kerry Group navigates market challenges with solid fiscal performance

Kerry Group, a global provider of taste and nutrition solutions, has revealed its...

Lily O’Brien launches its Spring Desserts Collection

Luxury chocolatier Lily O’Brien’s is enticing chocolate enthusiasts with the debut of...

Mars completes acquisition of Hotel Chocolat

Mars Corporation has successfully finalised the acquisition of Hotel Chocolat, a...

Venchi unveils luxury Italian Easter eggs for 2024

Italian luxury chocolate brand Venchi has unveiled its 2024 Easter collection inspired...

Hames Chocolate unveils 2024 Easter range

Hames Chocolates, the esteemed Lincolnshire-based private label chocolate supplier, has...

Barry Callebaut reports growth despite market challenges

In the midst of economic uncertainties and supply chain challenges, Barry Callebaut...

Fudge Kitchen lands fourth win at Food Manufacture Excellence Awards

Artisan confectioner Fudge Kitchen clinched its fourth victory at the esteemed Food...

Optimum Nutrition introduces new protein bar flavours

Leading the charge in sports nutrition, Optimum Nutrition has announced the introduction...

DS Smith secures 5-year sole supplier deal with Mondelēz in Europe

Sustainable packaging solutions expert, DS Smith, has announced a significant milestone...

ofi creates solar-powered cocoa warehouse

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Olam Food Ingredients (OFI), a prominent figure in...

KitKat Chunky White with Lotus Biscoff makes highly anticipated comeback

Get ready to indulge your taste buds once again as the beloved KitKat Chunky White with...

Global commodity prices surge as cocoa hits record high

The global commodities market is experiencing significant turbulence as prices soar to...

Cargill’s entire edible oils portfolio meets WHO standards

On January 1, 2024, Cargill achieved a significant milestone by ensuring that all its...

DuPont celebrates 50 years of the Cyrel® brand

In 2024, DuPont™ Cyrel® brand commemorates its 50th anniversary, marking half a century...

Trikno AG introduces the world’s first dosing technology “Tempered Nozzle Technology” (TNT)

In a groundbreaking announcement from Felben, Switzerland, Trikno AG, the global...

Macpac continues to expand global presence

Macpac, a UK independent manufacturer of thermoformed packaging products – has tripled...

92% of Americans want treats for Valentine’s Day says NCA

92% of Americans are embracing the sweet spirit of the Valentine’s Day season, saying...

Tony’s Chocolonely achieves record revenue and impact milestones

Tony’s Chocolonely, the impact company that makes chocolate, publishes its latest annual...

ISM New Product Showcase: The top innovations of ISM 2024

In a vibrant showcase of creativity and innovation within the sweets and snacks...

Tony’s Chocolonely debuts Chunky Egg for Easter

In a landmark move, Tony’s Chocolonely is breaking the mould this Easter with the...

EverSweet® stevia sweetener receives positive safety opinions from European Food Safety Authority and UK Food Standards Agency

Avansya, the joint venture between Cargill and dsm-firmenich, today announced that...

BIG INTERVIEW: BENEO offers better alternatives to common sugars

Klaudia Volmer Product Manager at BENEO for functional carbohydrates, including isomalt...

PROSWEETS: WALTER presents new solutions for the production of Micro Cones

Hall 10.1 Stand D008 Formerly known as a classic product related to ice cream, the wafer...

WDS showcases cutting-edge confectionery technologies and SweetConnect innovations

Hall 10.1 Stand 050 Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen GmbH (WDS) is one of the...

PROSWEETS: Design your production processes more efficiently with SOLLICH

Hall 10.1 Stand B020-C029 At the SOLLICH booth, a chocolate coating machine type...

PROSWEETS: SACMI to showcase versatile solutions

Hall 10.1 Stand F50-G59 SACMI Packaging & Chocolate is putting together an...

PROSWEETS: GNT showcase vibrant shades of confectionery and beyond

Hall 10.1 Stand D010-E011 GNT will demonstrate how its plant-based, sustainable EXBERRY®...

Gerhard Schubert to introduce a digital training platform

In 2024, packaging machine manufacturer Schubert will be expanding its training...

OTC Symposium: Confectionery Industry experts to gather in Aachen

Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen (WDS), Norevo and D&F Sweets welcome...

Bitzel’s Chocolate opens its doors to “Willy Wonka” style journey of chocolate

Bitzel’s Chocolate, a state-of-the-art factory and educational experience, takes guests...

KitKat breaks ground with KitKat 70% Dark

KitKat, the renowned British chocolate brand, has unveiled its latest addition to the...

FATSO journeys into the travel sector with WHSmith travel

Rule-breaking dark chocolate brand, FATSO, has taken flight with a new listing into...

Prinova anticipates 2024 food “mega-trends”

Prinova has identified growing demand for ingredients for the mind as one of nine...

Ocado to stock Cocoa Canopy’s drinking chocolate beads

Ocado is now stocking Cocoa Canopy’s Smooth Milk and Great Taste Award Winning Rich...

Hames Chocolates expands range to meet winter demand

Lincolnshire-based private label chocolate supplier, Hames Chocolates, has responded to...

ofi’s festive flavour favourites for cocoa and confectionery

1. Festive flavours get a hot twist Christmas spices like cinnamon and nutmeg are...

Lily O’Brien’s release new range in festive season

Lily O'Brien's, luxury chocolatiers, have announced their Christmas Desserts Collection...

ofi opens new dairy facility in New Zealand

ofi (olam food ingredients), a global leader in naturally good food and beverage...

Tate & Lyle announces directorate change

Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle) is pleased to announce the appointment of David...

Fairtrade announces new partnership with Satelligence

Fairtrade today announced a new partnership with Satelligence to scale up satellite...

LoveRaw launches into its first airline, Virgin Atlantic

LoveRaw, the UK plant-based chocolate brand, has launched onboard Virgin Atlantic, its...

Rainbow Candies launches new premium fudge range

Rainbow Candies, sister company to Lincolnshire-based private label chocolate supplier,...

ISM 2024: More exhibitors, more diversity and new highlights

In the year 2024, ISM, the leading global trade fair for sweets and snacks, is more...

Mettler-Toledo unveils enhanced ProdX™ data management software

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection is proud to announce the latest version of its...

Lubrizol launches Carbopol® Polymers with new EU food grade approval

The Lubrizol Corporation announces the new EU food-grade approval for Carbopol®...

ACI response to Home Office announcement on legal framework for CBD products

The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) has published a response to Home...

TNA opens third manufacturing facility in Sydney, Australia

TNA solutions announces the addition of a third manufacturing site in Australia, at...

Simply Ice Cream bags gold at Great British Food Awards

Simply Ice Cream, renowned for its commitment to crafting exquisite artisanal ice cream,...

Arla showcases high-protein solutions for Middle East and Africa

Arla Foods Ingredients is demonstrating how its whey solutions can help meet the growing...

From tempering to enrobing: making good choices

Suzanne Callander finds out why chocolate tempering is so important as a precursor to...

Everything chocolate or what?

The global chocolate coatings market experiences robust growth due to the increasing...

Create excitement with plant-based ingredients  

PRODUCT FOCUS: Enjoying and connecting through good food is one of the binding factors...

Celebrating 10 years of Cargill’s Cocoa Promise: Sustainable growth in chocolate

Kiran Grewal sits down with Kate Clancy, Global Sustainability Director for Cargill, to...

GNT to present clean label colours at Gulfood

GNT will show visitors how plant-based EXBERRY® colours can provide the perfect choice...

Macpac gains AA+ accreditation for packaging materials

Further reinforcing its position as one of the UK’s leading independent manufacturers of...

Werther’s Original unveils new chocolate covered caramels

Werther's Original is expanding its range with the launch of Werther’s Original...

Under Pressure: Unpacking sugar and cocoa challenges

Kennedy’s Confection Editor, Kiran Grewal, sits down with Nidhi Jain, commodity...

Overcoming formulation and functionality challenges in fats and oils

Are you making the right oil and fat ingredient choices? Do you want to ensure that your...

Chocs away – California walnuts and confectionery, a winning combination

California Walnuts have been in the headlines as a naturally delicious superfood, rich...

Buying into solutions and not just products

Suzanne Callander finds out more about what makes a successful turnkey solution. Put...

The legacy of Latini Hohberger Dhimantec

For over 95 years, Latini Hohberger Dhimantec Inc.; now led by Amrinder S. Dhiman [Raj...

Syntegon: The future is now

At first sight, nuts or candy do not have much in common with French fries or shrimp. At...

WDS showcases diversity in depositing solutions

Thanks to their Product Innovation Centre based at the WDS headquarters in...

ofi uses AI to predict regional cocoa flavours trends

olam food ingredients (ofi) predicts a greater fusion of Eastern and Western flavours in...

Small firms seek Government support for tech adoption and growth

Recent research has highlighted the remarkable strides made by small businesses in...

Moo Free boosts sustainability with ULMA packaging

Packaging machinery manufacturer, ULMA Packaging, has recently worked with Devon-based...

Ishida to meet cost of living crisis at PPMA 2023

The world of food production is facing a formidable test as food prices continue to...

Tony’s Chocolonely launches Littl’ Bits

Tony’s Chocolonely, the impact company sweetening the cocoa industry by fighting for...

New Quality Street Collisions chocolate sharing bar

Prepare for a cosmic collision: The Purple One and the Green Triangle fuse in a new...

Kingsway Confectionery increases capacity by 50%

Kingsway Confectionery, a renowned family-owned company specialising in packaging...

FATSO launches Into Harvey Nichols’ food halls

Rule-breaking dark chocolate brand, FATSO, is ready to challenge the seriousness and...

HAPPi launch new festive-themed bars

Livening up confectionery shelves this Christmas is HAPPi, as it announces two new...

London Chocolate Forum: Secure your tickets with Eventbrite

Discover the irresistible allure of the London Chocolate Forum and secure your tickets...

Innovating candy to stay ahead of the curve

The non-chocolate candy sector is currently strong, but that doesn’t mean producers can...

Face your challenges head on with automation

The arguments for automating confectionery production processes are compelling – it can...

Starch moulding systems: A path to enhanced quality and innovation

Innovations in starch moulding technology are revolutionising the confectionery industry...

Ingredion introduces zero calorie sweetening solution

Ingredion, a global provider of specialty ingredients to the food and beverage industry,...

Aspartame hazard and risk assessment results released

Assessments of the health impacts of the non-sugar sweetener aspartame are released...

Barchemy set to open new peanut production facility

Barchemy, LLC, the leader in Better-For-You (BFY) chocolate, nutritional bar,...

MycoTechnology names new CTO

Mycelial fermentation specialist, MycoTechnology, Inc. has appointed industry veteran...

Alvinesa Natural Ingredients announces new CEO

Alvinesa Natural Ingredients has announced the appointment of Jon Fernández De Barrena...

Packaging industry trailblazer Gerhard Schubert passes away at 84

Gerhard Schubert, the founder and shareholder of leading packaging machine manufacturer...

Optimum Nutrition revamp protein bar range

Optimum Nutrition, the World’s #1 sport nutrition brand, has launched its revamped...

Being transparent about your ingredient choices

When making claims about the sustainability credentials of confectionery products it is...

Joining the dots between digitalisation and sustainability

Suzanne Callander reports on the increasingly obvious link between digitalisation and...

Building a sustainable future for chocolate through empowerment and environmental stewardship

Chocolate companies are taking significant steps to improve cocoa farming conditions and...

Agathon GmbH and Pinco announce collaboration

Agathon GmbH and Pinco SA are delighted to announce a cooperation for the development of...

An exclusive tour of Cargill’s innovative House of Chocolate®

Last year Cargill opened the doors to its state-of-the-art House of Chocolate® facility,...

Puratos announces major acquisition

Puratos has announced its largest acquisition to date in the chocolate industry....

USAID, ofi, The Hershey Company & Rikolto launch new partnership

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a new...

ADM unveils new innovation centre in the UK

ADM has announced the opening of a new Customer Creation and Innovation Centre (CCIC) in...

Tony’s Open Chain initiative welcomes two partners

Pleese is the first UK company to join the Tony’s Open Chain initiative which eliminates...

Cargill deploys zero-emission transport for cocoa beans

Cargill has partnered with Kotug International to deploy Kotug’s zero emission E-Pusher™...

Paper-wrapped Mars Bar piloted in the UK

In a UK-first, Mars Incorporated is presenting its iconic Mars bar in the UK in paper...

FoodChain ID appoints Conor Kearney as CEO

FoodChain ID, food safety, testing, and sustainability organisation, has announced that...

Introducing Callebaut NXT and SICAO Zero in Mexico

Barry Callebaut continues its constant pursuit of innovation and new possibilities for...

Consumer support for Fairtrade remains strong

Consumers all over the world are staying loyal to Fairtrade as the most visible and...

Food Tech company DouxMatok rebrands as Incredo Ltd

Today, global food tech company DouxMatok has announced a rebrand to: Incredo LTD. The...

Cadbury Cakes offers prizes with new on-pack takeover

Premier Foods is launching an on-pack promotion with Cadbury Cakes to give shoppers in...

Blommer and DouxMatok expand partnership

Blommer Chocolate Company and DouxMatok, a food tech company spearheading sugar...

Swizzels launch sherbert dip inspired by Minions

British sweet manufacturer Swizzels has expanded its popular range of Minions products...

Fudge Kitchen raises £1400 for Rewilding Britain this Earth Day

They might be small, but that hasn’t stopped Fudge Kitchen from pressing forward with...

interpack exclusive: Mettler-Toledo launches X2 series

In an exclusive shared with Kennedy's Confection, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has...

interpack 2023: Gerhard Schubert offers packaging perspectives

Live at interpack 2023, Kennedy's Confection magazine brings you the latest developments...

Raw sugar and cocoa prices reach 10-year high

Prices of raw sugar and cocoa touched 10-year and seven-year highs respectively in April...

ISM New Product Showcase: The top innovations of 2023

Tribute was now paid to these innovations at ISM Cologne, the leading global trade fair...

TopGum acquires ParamItBe & appoints head of R&D

Functional gummy supplement manufacturer TopGum Industries, Ltd., has announced the...

Almonds are global consumers’ favourite chocolate ingredient, survey finds

Almonds are the #1 most-preferred ingredient for inclusion in global consumers’ ideal...

Tanis sets world record for largest gummy bear casting

The Guinness Book of Records has confirmed that Tanis from Oosterhout had made the...

UK takes top spot for Easter chocolate innovation

From chocolate bunnies to candy chicks, this year is set to be a bumper year for Easter...

KitKat reveals new look for its iconic bar

KitKat unveils its latest innovation – the five-finger bar. You heard us right, the...

Majlen Fazer is the winner of the ISM Award 2023

Majlen Fazer, Senior Specialist in Product Quality, Cocoa and Chocolate at the largest...

NETZSCH announces new management

NETZSCH Pumps & Systems has announced the appointment of Andreas Denker as a further...

Peter Feld appointed as CEO at Barry Callebaut

The Board of Directors has appointed Peter Feld (57, German national) as new Chief...

The countdown is on for interpack 2023

From circular economy to digitalisation: At interpack, the hot topics of the industry...

Perfetti Van Melle transforms supply chain with new partnership

o9 Solutions, a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming...

Macpac celebrates 50 years of manufacturing

50 Years old and growing stronger every day…. ... from a small-scale humble start-up...

Moo Free celebrates strong start to the year

The UK’s number one privately owned free-from chocolate manufacturer, Moo Free, has had...

No one-size-fits-all solution in jelly & gum manufacturing

Suzanne Callander looks at the solutions that are available today to create jelly and...

Pack up your troubles

Suzanne Callander looks at a variety of different confectionery packaging projects to...

Hershey’s introduce new Milklicious candies

This March, Hershey's KISSES introduced new Hershey's KISSES Milklicious candies,...

Simply Ice Cream launch Middle Eastern range

Simply Ice Cream are expanding their business with seven new flavours that are exclusive...

GEA opens state-of-the-art tech centre in Wallau

GEA opened the doors of its new 1500-sqm Technology Centre (XLAB) in Biedenkopf-Wallau...

Cargill plans on a deforestation-free cocoa supply chain

Marking the UN’s International Day of Forests (21 March), Cargill exclusively tells...

Enter a world of enchantment with fantasy flavours

From vibrant colours to exotic flavours, Kennedy’s Confection Editor, Kiran Grewal,...

KitKat and Milkybar collaborate with new product

KitKat has collaborated with iconic Milkybar to launch a new flavour full of nostalgia....

Holy Lama Naturals fights poverty eradication through women’s empowerment

Kiran Grewal sits down with Gouri Kubair, Managing Director of Holy Lama Naturals to...

Fudge Kitchen releases 2022 Giving Report

Fudge Kitchen have released their 2022/23 Giving Report, detailing their social and...

Lubrizol reveals insights-driven Nutra 2.0 strategy

Lubrizol Life Science Health (LLS Health), unveils its newest holistic approach to...

Nestlé launches The Golden Collection

Nestlé Confectionery today announces the Golden Collection – four of its best-loved...

Mondelēz sells gum portfolio to Perfetti Van Melle

Mondelēz International announced it has entered into definitive agreements to sell its...

CarobWay brings the ancient Carob to the modern table

FoodTech start-up CarobWay brings the nutritional treasures of the ancient carob...

Fairtrade America appoints new Executive Director

Fairtrade America has announced that Amanda Archila has joined the organisation as...

Vamsi Mohan Thati appointed President Asia Pacific

The Barry Callebaut Group has announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Vamsi...

tna brings high-efficiency end-to-end solutions to the US market

To help US manufacturers weather the current economic challenges, tna solutions will...

Moo Free celebrates major multiple success for Easter range

Moo Free, the free from and vegan chocolate experts, has refreshed its Easter collection...

Belcolade reveal plant-based white couverture

White chocolate lovers are celebrating as specialists at Belcolade reveal the launch of...

Fudge Kitchen launches new sauces ahead of Pancake Day

The new fudge sauces are launching in time for Pancake Day and will be available for a...

Global brands implored to prove action on packaging reduction

A supply chain assurance expert is imploring global fast-moving consumer goods brands to...

Buhler names new member of the Board of Directors

Marco Gadola was unanimously elected to Bühler Group’s Board of Directors at the annual...

Schubert announces new CEO for Canadian arm

Schubert North America has appointed Dominik Streicher as Chief Operating Officer for...

Bridging the gap between health and indulgence

From inulin to ashwagandha, what ingredients are adding health benefits to today’s...

Food for thought about the benefits of robots

Suzanne Callander reports on some interesting robot applications in the confectionery...

Cooking up new revenue streams

Suzanne Callander reports on the need for flexible cooking and depositing solutions for...

Boosting tempering creativity through flexible systems

How is technology developing to incorporate new capabilities in small scale tempering...

Guild of Fine Food launches new Great Taste Bursary

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Great Taste, the Guild of Fine Food is offering 50...

Callebaut opens Asia-Pacific business excellence centre

In January 2023, Barry Callebaut officially opened our Asia Pacific Business Excellence...

Tony’s Chocolonely launches two new limited-edition bars

Tony’s Chocolonely, the impact company on a mission to end modern slavery and child...

Kerry to sell Sweet Ingredients Portfolio to IRCA

Kerry Group plc has announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to sell...

TopGum develops sugar-free, organic gummy innovation

TopGum Industries Ltd. debuts their latest offering of sugar-free, organic gummies to...

Bühler

Bühler aim to create ‘innovations for a better world’ through cocoa processing...

Cama Group

As a specialist in secondary packaging and robotic systems, Cama Group offers completely...

Royal Duyvis Wiener

Royal Duyvis Wiener announce their new 5 Roll Refiner and universal roll exchange set...

Extrufood

Extrufood is happy to announce they have developed a new machine which they can add to...

Hans Brunner

Hans Brunner boasts high-precision and reliable chocolate moulds for your business...

Sollich KG

Sollich highlights its trouble-free production which has created decades worth of...

Mars acquires whole-fruit snacking brand Trü Frü

Today Mars, Incorporated announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Trü Frü, a...

Hershey creates Sweet Candy Pairing Guide

Hershey knows the holidays are a special time of year for making extra sweet memories...

Mondelēz Int expands partnership with HCLTech

HCL Technologies (HCLTech), a leading global technology company, has announced an...

PPC Welcomes Laura Brodie of Burt Rigid Box as Board Chair

The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has welcomed the new Chair of its Board of...

Rousselot announce U.S. patent for gelatin technology

Darling Ingredients’ Health Brand, Rousselot, a leader in collagen-based solutions, has...

Barry Callebaut expands operations in India with new factory

The Barry Callebaut Group announced the groundbreaking of its third manufacturing...

Tate & Lyle appoints new Chief Human Resources Officer

Ingredients solutions provider, Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle), has announced the...

Cocoa Canopy adopts NatureFlex™ packaging

Incorporating sustainability and provenance into branding has been key to changes being...

New research reveals Christmas shopping habits

Convenience stores are central to near 60% of consumers’ Christmas shopping plans this...

Schubert announces new training concept

With the inauguration of a modern training centre in Crailsheim, packaging machine...

Tate & Lyle expands sweetener portfolio

Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle) is pleased to announce a new addition to its...

“World first” bee-free honey moves a step closer

Dutch plant-based ingredients pioneer Fooditive will begin large-scale production trials...

Coconut milk powder unleashes vegan potential

The Frankfurt Future Institute called fusion “the culinary globalisation of daily life”...

Chocolatier Vandenbulcke signs Beyond Chocolate Charter

Sustainability is the order of the day at Chocolatier Vandenbulcke. The family-run SME...

Mars removes least popular chocolate from Celebrations tubs

After much debate and market research, Mars Wrigley has made the decision to trial...

Theegarten-Pactec acquires shares in MAKREV Packaging

Theegarten-Pactec has acquired shares in the Turkish mechanical engineering company...

Barry Callebaut achieves strong sales growth for 2021/22

The Barry Callebaut Group, manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products,...

Macpac announces investment in new down stacking machine

Never wanting to stand still Macpac is no stranger to investing in new machinery, in...

Fudge Kitchen launch corporate & employee gifting offering

Fudge Kitchen have taken the hassle out of corporate gifting with their direct to...

How product inspection helps combat rising manufacturing costs

Escalating manufacturing costs are proving a challenge to food manufacturers across...

World Cocoa Foundation appoints new President and Chairman

The World Cocoa Foundation has announced that Chris Vincent, previously its Interim...

Nestlé UK&I appoints new Group Marketing Director

Alex Gonnella has been appointed Group Marketing Director for Nestlé UK and Ireland,...

Callebaut’s Wieze chocolate factory back to normal capacity

Barry Callebaut has announced that the cleaning of its factory in Wieze, Belgium, is...

NOMO adds new Christmas products to a booming category

There will be ‘’no missing out’’ this Christmas for those with allergies, food...

Rebranded Belcolade launches new taste creation

Belcolade underlines its position as a positive disruptor of its industry with the...

Eddie Edible Ink Printer prints directly on confectionery

Eddie Edible Ink Printer prints full-colour photos, logos, designs and text directly...

Ferrero UK rolls out Tic Tac Fresh

Ferrero UK is launching a new product range, Tic Tac Fresh, which is rolling out into...

Solabia-Algatech Nutrition Ltd launches new gummy format

Solabia-Algatech Nutrition Ltd. unveils its astaxanthin whole algae complex, AstaPure®...

Gerkens® Sweety Cocoa Powders for Sugar Reduction

Gerkens® cocoa engineers have developed two new cocoa powders (SRB100 and SRB200), which...

Bühler answers if process efficiency impacts quality

Chocolate manufacturers and cocoa processors find themselves in a highly demanding and...

Guittard & Co: ‘A 150-year-old start-up’

Kiran Grewal sits down with Amy Guittard, CMO of Guittard & Co, who tells Kennedy’s...

Montezuma’s creates chocolate wonderland with Waitrose

Chocolatier, Montezuma’s, is one step closer to its goal of becoming Britain’s greatest...

Nestlé announces packaging innovation for beloved brands

Nestlé Confectionery has announced packaging innovations for two of its best-loved...

Guylian unveils new duty free range and Master’s Selection

Belgian chocolate brand Guylian will be exhibiting at TFWA World Exhibition &...

KTC Edibles commits to sustainable coconut

KTC Edibles Ltd, Britain’s independent manufacturer and distributor of edible oils, has...

COVID-19 measures confirmed for in person Vitafoods Asia

Informa Markets has confirmed important COVID-19 health and safety guidelines ahead of...

ofi drives climate action in global cocoa supply chain

ofi (olam food ingredients) says it substantially advanced towards the climate goals...

Bühler elects Dr. Zeno Staub to Board of Directors

Dr. Zeno Staub, Chief Executive Officer of Vontobel Holding AG, a Swiss listed globally...

Confectionery sector at ‘high risk’ to inflationary pressure

The ‘indulgent’ food segment, which includes chocolate and confectionery categories as...

Syntegon Group appoints Dr. Peter Hackel as CFO

The Syntegon Group, a global supplier of processing and packaging technology, intends to...

Lily O’Brien’s unveils new truffle range

NEW for September 2022, luxury chocolatier Lily O’Brien’s is unveiling its new range of...

World of Sweets reveals new HFSS compliant sweets from Vimto

UK confectionery distributor World of Sweets has revealed a brand new addition to their...

Nestlé launches new Munchies sharing bar

There is now a delicious new way to enjoy Munchies, with Nestlé announcing the launch of...

Robotic solutions: When robots pick-and-place

Find out how the use of robotic solutions can help streamline primary and secondary...

Bringing inspection solutions up to speed

Suzanne Callander reports on how inspection technology has advanced in recent years to...

Natural ingredients in confectionery today

Which areas of confectionery are opting for natural ingredients and how can they be...

CAPOL develops natural whitening agent

The world of confectionery is known for its bright colours. For their full radiance to...

Vinte Vinte: The holy grail of the chocolate world

Kennedy’s Confection catches up with Pedro Martins Araújo, Founder of Vinte Vinte, a new...

Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls to celebrate 125th anniversary

Premium sweet brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls is to reveal plans for a limited edition,...

The Hershey Company names new Global Chief Sales Officer

The Hershey Company announced that Marlene Creighton has been named as Global Chief...

Report looks at lead and cadmium in cocoa and chocolate

A new report released by As You Sow and the National Confectioners Association...

World Cocoa Foundation President leaves the organisation

Martin Short has announced his resignation as President of the World Cocoa Foundation to...

Global expansion for ePac Flexible Packaging

ePac Flexible Packaging, a producer of quick turn, short and medium run-length flexible...

Schubert eyes expansion of North American headquarters

Schubert North America has called Charlotte, North Carolina, home since 2015. As one of...

Tasty Mates announces first major grocery partnership

Tasty Mates, a gourmet vegan confectionary brand, is excited to announce that they have...

Toffifee launches limited-edition white chocolate flavour

Toffifee, the £12.1m brand, is launching a limited-edition white chocolate flavour this...

KM Packaging appoints Frances Busby as Managing Director

Global flexible packaging and lidding films supplier KM Packaging is pleased to announce...

KitKat launches brand new KitKat Chunky flavour

Nestlé's KitKat has announced a brand new KitKat Chunky, where wafer meets smooth...

Almonds named #1 nut in product introductions for 2021

According to data from Innova Market Insights’ Global New Product Introductions report,...

VOG Products receive silver medal from EcoVadis

VOG Products, fruit processing company from South Tyrol, has received the silver medal...

Callebaut’s Wieze factory to restart chocolate production in August

Barry Callebaut has announced that the cleaning of the chocolate lines affected by the...

KitKat launches collaboration with MILO

the KitKat team is launching its biggest collaboration ever with the NEW KitKat packed...

Hackney Gelato launches two Italian inspired flavours

Feel those summer vibes when you taste the two nuovo recipes from Hackney Gelato –...

Mondelēz releases 2021 Human Rights Due Diligence report

Mondelēz International has released its annual Human Rights Due Diligence and Modern...

Simply Ice Cream launches new frozen dog treats

The Kent based ice cream brand have launched their new frozen dog treats, named Simply...

TOMRA Food appoints new Sales Manager for citrus

TOMRA Food has announced the appointment of James Lynch as Area Sales Manager for Citrus...

Love Brownies launches 20th shop in Richmond

Love Brownies, the award-winning brownie business has opened its 20th shop in Richmond,...

WDS, D&F Sweets & Norevo holds successful OTC symposium

For the first time on May 24-25, a symposium on the production of OTC confectionery took...

Freedom Confectionery announce Booths as stockist

This week sees two marshmallow SKUs from Freedom Confectionery, owners of plant-based...

Change in Group management of Lindt & Sprüngli

Lindt & Sprüngli AG has announced the date of the CEO change. As already...

After Eight announces new gifting box collection

After Eight turns 60 this year, and the nation's favourite mint chocolate thin is...

Portugal’s award-winning Vinte Vinte now in the UK

Vinte Vinte, the award-winning chocolate produced in Porto’s Cultural District, is now...

Traidcraft launches range of speciality chocolate bars

With the increasing demand for organic and fair-trade products, UK business, Traidcraft,...

Veracruz Almonds secures GlobalGAP seal of excellence in UK expansion

The smart farming pioneers at Veracruz Almonds are poised for international growth, as...

Sián Holt announced as Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2022 finalist

Kent-based Sián Holt, MD of Fudge Kitchen, has been recognised as one of the best in the...

Getting flexible with forming and extrusion

Suzanne Callander finds out how new forming and extrusion technology can give the...

50 years of TOMRA

Kennedy’s Confection speaks with Ken Moynihan, CEO at TOMRA Processed Food, where he...

The need for smaller batch sizes in cocoa processing

Suzanne Callander reports on how chocolate production processes are being affected by...

ProSweets 2023 date moved to align with ISM

A few weeks ago, Koelnmesse announced the one-off postponement of ISM from the end of...

Fairtrade: Delivering partnerships for purpose

Kiran Grewal catches up with new Director of Commercial Partnerships, Kerrina Thorogood,...

Getting the balance right for sustainable packaging

When it comes to making a move to more sustainable packaging options there are many...

Oterra acquires India’s Akay Group

Oterra, supplier of natural colours, further strengthens its core offerings with the...

Maltesers launch new flavour in almost a decade

MALTESERS has unveiled a new uniquely delicious dark chocolate treat – the first...

Grant F. Reid steps down as CEO of US giant, Mars

Mars Chief Executive Officer, Grant F. Reid, has announced he is to hand over the reins...

Poppets® release new SKU of price marked packs

Poppets® has announced the launch of new Price Marked Packs (PMPs) for three of its...

TOMRA announces strategy to double revenues in five years

TOMRA revealed plans to accelerate the path to a sustainable future and double its...

Prestat Group acquires Rococo Chocolates

Prestat Group has announced the acquisition of the Rococo Chocolates brand – the London...

GHOST® celebrates sixth birthday at GNC

Sweets and birthday parties go hand in hand, and to celebrate its birthday, lifestyle...

Mondelēz International to acquire Clif Bar & Co

Mondelēz International, Inc. has announced an agreement to acquire Clif Bar &...

Sweet Victory botanical gum targets kids’ sweet tooth

FoodTech start-up Sweet Victory, Ltd., collaborated with Givaudan, SA to create a...

Benefitting from choosing sustainable ingredients

Suzanne Callander explores the importance of sustainability when it comes to choosing...

Sustainability in cocoa farming: No two farmers are the same

Sustainability efforts in cocoa farming is an extensive topic, one that cannot be fixed overnight and certainly can’t be discussed fully in this feature; but when asked what the issue is in the cocoa industry at present, Original Beans Founder, Philipp Kauffmann summed it up: “The current cocoa and, by extension, chocolate industry is an exploitative industry, making money on the lowest social, environmental and quality denominators.”

Fudge Kitchen: An artisan confectionery brand that stands out from the rest

For this month’s Big Interview, Kiran Grewal sits down with Fudge Kitchen MD, Sian Holt,...

Amcor unveils product rebrand for sustainable packaging

Amcor, a global developer in producing responsible packaging solutions, has unveiled a...

Global chocolate market size to reach USD 312.6b by 2023

The global chocolate confectionery market size is expected to reach USD 312.6...

Mars announces new flavour of TWIX

Today, TWIX®, a proud part of the Mars family of brands, announced a brand-new,...

Seduction and sustainability go hand in hand says Macpac

Next year thermoforming company Macpac celebrates half a century of packaging...

Theegarten boasts advanced sealing processes in packaging

The suction supported sealing station was developed by Theegarten-Pactec for the...

Gerhard Schubert offers a sustainable packaging solution

Paper-based, made of glass or biodegradable? There are many different opinions on what...

Sustainable indulgence with almonds and chocolate

The Almond Board of California outlines why almonds are nutritious, sustainable and a...

Make it naturally sweet – California Raisins style

Our increasing desire to live more healthily, lower our sugar consumption and tackle...

Kiva contributes $100K donation to LGBTQ+ community

Kiva Confections, a leader in cannabis edibles, has announced the fifth annual release...

Ben & Jerry’s joins new hiring program for at-risk youth

Ben & Jerry's has announced its participation in Unlock Potential, a intentional...

Hershey’s teams up with Pandora for smores season

Hershey's is teaming up with Pandora to create custom #SmoresLife mixtapes to listen to...

Gilco Philippines launches redesigned Pocky range

Glico Philippines, Inc. (Manila, Philippines) has announced the launch of new Pocky...

ECA elects new President and Executive Committee

At their last General Assembly on 18 May 2022, the members of the European Cocoa...

Mondelēz International pilots QR code on UK packs

Mondelēz International, Inc. has announced the launch of a new pilot in the UK which,...

Oghma Partners advises KTC on sale to Endless

Oghma Partners, the corporate finance advisors to the consumer industries, is pleased to...

Barry Callebaut opens cocoa bean export facility in Ecuador

Barry Callebaut has announced it has opened Taycan, the Group’s first cocoa bean buying,...

Cargill opens a new home to inspiration and innovation

As customers’ need for inspiration, innovation and speed-to-market take precedence in...

Moo Free launches new chocolate bar for Queen’s Jubilee

Moo Free, the free from, vegan chocolate experts, has launched a limited-edition...

Givaudan announces the development of Customer Foresight

Combining the most advanced data technologies with the insights and knowledge of...

Barry Callebaut establishes Farm of the Future

Technology and innovation are key to the future of food system evolution, providing...

Guylian switches to 100% fairtrade cocoa

Fairtrade has announced it will partner with premium Belgian chocolate brand Guylian,...

Reaping the benefits of data through digitalisation

Suzanne Callander reports on the digitalisation of confectionery plants, exploring how...

CBD: A remedy or a risk?

How has the updated public list of CBD food products to novel food applications impacted...

TOMRA Food puts the spotlight on sorting

TOMRA Food speaks to Kennedy’s Confection about how sorting technologies make...

Martin Christy shows us a new world of flavour

Kennedy’s Confection Editor, Kiran Grewal, sits down with Martin Christy, expert, educator and consultant of fine chocolate & cacao who tells us about ancient cacao and appreciating the origins of chocolate.

WHO’S WHO: Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen GmbH (WDS)

WDS discusses diversity in depositing solutions with its quality flexible modular...

WHO’S WHO: Theegarten-Pactec

German manufacturer, Theegarten-Pactec has a long and diverse history with many years of...

WHO’S WHO: Sollich KG

Sollich says it ensures trouble-free production for decades through its innovative...

WHO’s WHO: MFG Tray

MFG Tray is on a mission to eliminate wood starch trays in confectionery processing and...

WHO’S WHO: Kanegrade

Kanegrade showcases its diverse natural ingredients catalogue, offering technical...

WHO’S WHO: Hans Brunner

Hans Brunner boasts high-precision and creative chocolate moulds for your business...

Hackney Gelato launch new recipe exclusively on Gorillas

Hackney Gelato, makers of proper gelato and sorbetto, have teamed up with on-demand...

Ferrero Group to acquire FULFIL Nutrition

The Ferrero Group has announced a definitive agreement pursuant to which it will acquire...

Fudge Kitchen launch Platinum Jubilee limited edition flavour

UK confectioners, Fudge Kitchen, have launched a limited-edition Chocolate Biscuit Cake...

CAPOL to present solutions in colouring and confectionery finishing

On May 23 and 24, 2022, the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago will bring together...

Fairtrade Int announces Sandra Uwera as new Global CEO

Fairtrade, recognised label for social justice and sustainability, is excited to...

Tony’s Chocolonely wins stop slavery award

Tony’s Chocolonely has been announced as a winner of the Stop Slavery Award; an...

Fairtrade reports ability of cocoa co-operatives for farmers

The Fairtrade Foundation has published a new report revealing key insights into factors...

Barry Callebaut announces new specialty chocolate factory

Today, the Barry Callebaut Group, manufacturer of chocolate and cocoa products,...

Fazer introduces the world’s first xylitol made from oats

The award-winning Fazer Xylitol factory has started operations in Lahti, Finland. The...

Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls agrees deal to supply Claridge’s Hotel

Iconic sweet firm Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls has agreed a deal to supply one of the world’s...

Sugar reduction demand still on the rise

Suzanne Callander reports on the dealbreakers for any better-for-you options, which are taste and indulgence, and this remains the main reasons that consumers will purchase confectionery.

GNT reveals ambitious targets in new report

EXBERRY Colouring Foods supplier GNT has published a major new report that sets out its...

Yumy Candy Co announces roll out at grocery store chain IGA

The Yumy Candy Company Inc. has announced it will roll out its low-sugar better-for-you...

Purdys Chocolatier adds to vegan portfolio with new launch

Purdys Chocolatier says it continues to give vegan chocolate fans what they want: a...

Lindt gold bunny partners with Bryce Dallas Howard

Easter is a time for family and friends to gather together around delicious food...

Using deep learning systems to beautify confectionery

Kennedy’s Confection Editor Kiran Grewal reports on the development of technology like...

Hard times? Not for those willing to adapt

Suzanne Callander takes a look at the hard candy sector – its production methods and...

Flexible packaging: a commitment to sustainability

What initiatives and technological advancements are allowing flexible packaging...

Big Interview: Simply Ice Cream celebrates 2022 achievements

Kiran Grewal catches up with Confectionery Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, Sally...

Henley Bridge appoints experienced new Sales Director

Ingredients supplier Henley Bridge has appointed a sales director to help realise the company’s growth ambitions.

Fudge Kitchen celebrates 39 years with Fudge Goes Formal event

Sonoco acquires remaining interest in Brazilian joint venture

Sonoco has announced it has acquired the remaining one-third interest in Sonoco do Brasil Participacoes, Ltda, a Brazil-based flexible packaging joint venture

Moo Free invests in new machinery to craft three new products

Free-from, chocolate connoisseurs, Moo Free has introduced a collection of dairy-free...

TOMRA marks 50th anniversary with exciting world without waste mission

TOMRA, a global provider of advanced collection and sorting solutions, celebrates its 50th anniversary today.

Simply Ice Cream secure Micro Business of the Year at FSB Awards

Simply Ice Cream won in the Micro Business of the Year category, demonstrating their resilience as a small brand in the wake of Covid-19.

Rousselot set to inspire at Vitafoods with collagen and gelatin innovations

Rousselot, Darling Ingredients’ health brand and collagen-based solutions, invites visitors to booth I114 at Vitafoods 2022 to discover its latest collagen and gelatin ingredient innovations

BENEO invests €7.7 million into new warehouse for improved efficiency

BENEO, manufacturers of functional ingredients, has announced a quadrupling of the storage capacity at its Offstein facility in Germany.

NCA says sales of chocolate and confectionery hits all time high

In 2021, chocolate and confectionery sales were up 11% over 2020, and up 15.4% over 2019...

Baskin-Robbins marks historic milestone at Dubai Hills Mall

Baskin-Robbins, chain of ice cream specialty shops, and master licensee Galadari Ice...

Made Smarter appoints Siemens’ Brian Holliday as new co-chair

Made Smarter, the national digitalisation movement to drive productivity, growth and...

Retail Focus: Specialising in niche chocolate production

Kennedy’s Confection Editor Kiran Grewal, sits down with Gemma Whitaker, Marketing...

Getting personal with your packaging

Suzanne Callander explores how confectionery producers can address the global...

Are you ready for this jelly?

Natural, and sugar-reduced claims have made their way into the jelly and gummy category,...

Aged Black Garlic moves into the gummies space

In response to growing supplement and food trends, Pharmactive Biotech Products, S.L.U....

People’s Captain partners with Tony’s Chocolonely

The team at People’s Captain – a craft beer range dedicated to supporting positive...

Henley Bridge says chocolate soft serve set for success

Ingredients supplier Henley Bridge is excited to announce the launch of a pioneering new...

Nestlé reveals white chocolate smarties

Smarties have been synonymous with colourful, chocolatey fun for 85 years – and now...

Barry Callebaut celebrates opening of new Asia Pacific HQ

Barry Callebaut officially opened its new regional headquarters in Singapore at the OUE...

Fudge Kitchen switches supplier to Luker Chocolate

Artisan confectionery brand, Fudge Kitchen, has switched chocolate suppliers as part of...

Confectionery industry announces support for Ukraine

Since Russia, under the orders of its President Vladimir Putin, launched an assault on Ukraine, causing an escalating conflict as Russia attempts to take control of the country, international businesses have announced their support through donations and business suspension.

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