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Germany unattractive as a business location

The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has issued an urgent warning that the cost burden is increasingly becoming a location decision or even a question of existence...

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The confectionery industry is facing a serious crisis

The cocoa crisis is causing serious problems in the confectionery industry, the effects of which can already be felt in Hungary. The decrease in consumption is at a level not...

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Sustainable cocoa alternative named innovation of the year at ISM

ISM, the confectionery industry’s No.1 international event, took place on 28-31 January 2024. Held in Cologne, ISM has once again proved to be the pinnacle of the global confectionery and...

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Proposed regulation on packaging and packaging waste could pose a threat to seasonal products

Minimising packaging will be the focus in the future, according to a draft proposal ofthe Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The Bundesverband der Deutschen Süßwarenindustrie (BDSI), i.e. the German...

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ISM New Product Showcase: The top innovations of ISM 2024

In the sweets and snacks industry innovations have always played a decisive role in the development of unique products. At ISM, the leading global trade fair for the sweets and...

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Spending on sweets at a record high

Despite the difficult economic situation, consumers’ appetite for snacks has not decreased. This is what a NielsenIQ study suggests that was published on Tuesday and conducted on occasion of the...

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Christmas brings new hope for the candy market

The year 2023 did not bring a golden year for the confectionary industry, in principle it took place in the shadow of inflation and declining sales figures. However, according to...

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Mars Set To Acquire Hotel Chocolat

Renowned chocolatier Hotel Chocolat has accepted a £534 million (€610 million) acquisition proposal from Mars, Inc. According to reports, the agreement follows discussions over the projected future of Hotel Chocolat,...

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Ferrero to build strategic R&D laboratory in Chicago

Ferrero plans to build an innovation centre in Chicago. The new 4,180m² laboratory will bring together Ferrero’s R&D teams from across the USA. About 170 people will work in the new...

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Magazine: We need sweets even when times are hard!

According to the Association of Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers, by the end of 2020 the confectionery market managed to recover from the shock it had suffered before Easter.  Secretary general Gábor...

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Confectionery industry reacts to challenges with innovating

Innovation work didn’t stop during the pandemic period either, on the contrary, it gained momentum – it was revealed at a press event of the Association of Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers...

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ISM: 50 years of sweets

ISM is the biggest annual trade fair for sweets and snacks in the world, which has been organised for 50 years. In 2020 Cologne hosted the event between 2 and...

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The original gap between the Toblerone triangles is restored

Makers of the Swiss chocolate bar, Toblerone, are to scrap its latest incarnation which saw wide gaps between its distinctive triangular chunks. Photo: The New York Times That version was...

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The domestic confectionery industry is growing, but the lack of staff may hamper further development

Since 2012, there has been a steady increase in the sales revenues of the Hungarian confectionery companies – according to the data of the OPTEN company information service provider. However,...

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Brexit: the Cadbury chocolate may be smaller

Cadbury has said it may have to raise prices or shrink the size of its products after Brexit, but has committed to staying in the UK. Glenn Caton, who is...

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Magazine: Dolce vita

This year the Association of Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers celebrated its 25th anniversary. President Sándor Sánta told: they have 25 members that are responsible for more than 85 percent of Hungary’s sweets...

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