8+ hour, 6+ min ago  (334+ words) Global ingredients group, Puratos, has marked a key milestone in gaining carbon emissions neutral status for core scope one and two categories, which has made significant progress in improving environmental performance, writes Neill Barston. The business, which has been especially…...

4+ hour, 20+ min ago  (263+ words) Adrian Ling is set to return as a speaker at this year's World Confectionery Conference, as it calls in at The View in London. Pic: Neill Barston Ethically-founded British confectionery business Plamil has enhanced its operations in gaining Fairtrade certification…...

19+ hour, 43+ min ago  (502+ words) The Hershey booth at this year's Sweets & Snacks Expo enjoyed brisk trade, as it prepares to launch a Christian Pulisic World Cup chocolate bar. Pic: Neill Barston With this year's FIFA World Cup just weeks away, Hershey is celebrating one…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (133+ words) Russell & Atwell has now gained Ocado listings. Having tasted success on Dragon's Den, British chocolatiers are Russell & Atwell have ramped up the presence of the company's innovative fresh chocolate offerings, gaining a debut listing with Ocado. com, writes Neill Barston....

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (370+ words) Markus Bohr, of Harrods, is among competitors at the World Chocolate Masters this year. Pic: Callebaut A glittering cast of leading confectioners has been lined-up to judge the World Chocolate Masters, as the sector's global talents line-up for a major…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (359+ words) Some 1, 000 businesses were part of this year's Sweets & Snacks Expo. Pic: Neill Barston Packed full of surprises including an appearance from "Elvis, a confectionery-themed wedding and a host of new products, equipment and ingredients solutions " this years Sweets & Snacks Expo…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (368+ words) IFF has opened new vanilla innovation centre in Madagascar. Pic: IFF Flavour and fragrance group IFF has moved to create a Vanilla Innovation Centre in Madagascar, which could prove a major influence for a number of sectors including confectionery, writes…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (131+ words) This year's Sweets & Snacks Expo attracted a dynamic international audience. Pic: Neill Barston This year's Sweets & Snacks Expo attracted a record number of visitors, as it shone brightly under the glaring lights of Las Vegas. Editor Neill Barston offers an…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (763+ words) Mondelez was among key businesses delivering fresh innovation at this year's show, including within its Sour Patch series. Pic; Neill Barston A spirit of celebration marked this year's Sweets & Snacks Expo, as major brands and emerging enterprises showcased a wide…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago  (503+ words) Chris Vincent, president of the WCF, opened this year's partnership meeting. He has just confirmed his departure from the role at the end of this year. Pic: Neill Barston Following its successful staging earlier this year in Amsterdam, the World…...