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Neill Barston

@NeillBarston

Experienced journalist and editor. keeping an eye on Sussex, Surrey and Kent-views are my own

 Kent and Worthing
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Exclusive: Spooky studies in the US reveal trick or treaters key seasonal preferences, as celebrations are prepared at the White House @CandyUSA #swedishsweetswholesale #consumertrends #US #chocolate #candy #sweet #sour #confectioneryproduction confectioneryproduction.com/…
Exclusive: Spooky studies reveal US trick or treater preferences - Confectionery Production

Exclusive: Spooky studies reveal US trick or treater preferences - Confectionery Production

Fresh spooky studies from Swedish Sweets Wholesale have revealed some of US trick-or-treaters key preferences for today's ghoulishly great celebrations,

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Great to be at the World Chocolate Masters and Barry Callebaut innovation summit for the launch of the company’s Flavourcode major product series @BarryCallebaut #confectionery #cocoa #confectioneryproduction #antwerp #belgium #innovation confectioneryproduction.com/…
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Exclusive video: Angus Thirlwell, co-founder of Hotel Chocolat, offers a key view on the rise of the brand, its acquisition by Mars, as well as appearance at this year's Sweets & Snacks Expo @HotelChocolatNA @MarsGlobal @AngusThirlwell #US #chocolate confectioneryproduction.com/…
Exclusive video: Angus Thirlwell Hotel Chocolat interview - Confectionery Production

Exclusive video: Angus Thirlwell Hotel Chocolat interview - Confectionery Production

Having been acquired by Mars in a major deal concluding two years ago, Hotel Chocolat has undergone a period of significant investment and expansion of its operations, including in the US.

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Exclusive; Equipment and Systems business, Buhler, gears-up for this year's Gulfood Manufacturing event in Dubai @Buhler_Group @GFManufacturing #gulfoodmanufacturing2026 #Dubai #equipment #systems #technology #confectioneryproduction #UAE confectioneryproduction.com/…
Exclusive: Bühler gears-up for Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 - Confectionery Production

Exclusive: Bühler gears-up for Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 - Confectionery Production

Key equipment and systems businesses are fine-tuning  their respective booths for this year's Gulfood Manufacturing, as the event prepares to offer a region debut for a wide array of technology

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Exclusive: Mars offers futuristic vision for the next decade of confectionery retailing #confectionery #snacks #retail #strategy #chocolate #newproductdevelopment #AI #confectioneryproduction @MarsGlobal confectioneryproduction.com/…
Exclusive: Mars offers futuristic vision for the next decade of confectionery retailing - Confect...

Exclusive: Mars offers futuristic vision for the next decade of confectionery retailing - Confect...

Though we may not quite be at a point where striking holographic projections greet us in retail high streets in the style of Blade Runner and many other memorable sci-fi movies, present day technol...

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Haribo confirms scrapping plans to build a new factory in Germany, amid market disruption and rising operating costs @HariboUKI_ #factory #manufacturing #confectioneryproduction #Germany #investment #gummies #US #UK confectioneryproduction.com/…
Haribo axes plans to forge new €300 million German production plant - Confectionery Production

Haribo axes plans to forge new €300 million German production plant - Confectionery Production

The Haribo group has reportedly cancelled plans for a major new confectionery plant in Germany, citing disrupted market conditions as a factor in hindering the multi-million project's development.

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Barry Callebaut unveils plans to extend studies on advanced agroforestry in a bid to support Ivory Coast cocoa growing communities #cocoa #ivorycoast @BarryCallebaut #confectionery #chocolate #agriculture #farming #confectioneryproduction confectioneryproduction.com/…
Barry Callebaut explores advanced agroforestry for cocoa growing benefits - Confectionery Production

Barry Callebaut explores advanced agroforestry for cocoa growing benefits - Confectionery Production

A distinctive shift in approach to agroforestry is being explored by Barry Callebaut, with research asserting that naturally regenerating trees can grow and develop faster than their planted equiva...

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Exclusive: Lidl withdraws own-brand chocolate linked to Tony's Chocolonely 'copycat' claims #chocolate #retail #UK #confectioneryproduction #sustainability #ethicalsourcing #Belgium #privatelabel #confectionery confectioneryproduction.com/…
Exclusive: Lidl withdraws chocolate linked to Tony's Chocolonely 'copycat' claims - Confectionery...

Exclusive: Lidl withdraws chocolate linked to Tony's Chocolonely 'copycat' claims - Confectionery...

An alleged 'copycat' own-brand chocolate bar from Lidl that has drawn criticism from Tony's Chocolonely's flagship confectionery series over design similarity, has been quietly withdrawn from British...

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Exclusive: Fairtrade Foundation and 38 Degrees send message to Andy Burnham that urgent action on fair pay for farmers is needed @FairtradeUK @38degrees @labourpress @andyburnham #pay #farmers #labourpartyconference #confectionery #chocolate #cocoa confectioneryproduction.com/…
Fairtrade Foundation and 38 Degrees direct fair pay message to PM Andy Burnham - Confectionery...

Fairtrade Foundation and 38 Degrees direct fair pay message to PM Andy Burnham - Confectionery...

As Andy Burnham's first appearance as Labour leader at the party's annual conference gets under way in Liverpool, Fairtrade Foundation and social campaign group 38 degrees, have made a prominent...

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Exclusive: plans for ISM Middle East gather pace at the Dubai World Trade Centre @ISM_MiddleEast #ISMMiddleeast2026 #confectionery #snacks #innovation #Dubai #ingredients #confectioneryproduction #UAE #chocolate #cocoa confectioneryproduction.com/…
Exclusive: ISM Middle East plans gather pace for key 2026 edition - Confectionery Production

Exclusive: ISM Middle East plans gather pace for key 2026 edition - Confectionery Production

Plans for this year's ISM Middle East are progressing full steam ahead for the annual event in Dubai that is set to showcase some of the region's key offerings, as well as global developments,

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Hotel Chocolat has confirmed plans to expand operations in the US, with three new stores planned @HotelChocolat @MarsGlobal #brands #chocolate #confectionery #US #expansion #strategy #confectioneryproduction confectioneryproduction.com/…
Hotel Chocolat targets further US expansion with three fresh stores - Confectionery Production

Hotel Chocolat targets further US expansion with three fresh stores - Confectionery Production

Ambitious plans are being put forward by Hotel Chocolat to expand its retail presence in the US, with three new locations in Salt Lake City, Long Beach and Alexandria this autumn

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Exclusive video; The 2026 World Confectioneey Conference in revismew, with keynotes from #ferrero @Ferrero_NA @CAOBISCO_EU @Euromonitor @Cargill #confectionery #snacks #supplychains #cocoa #chocolate #trends #innovation #sustainability m.youtube.com/watch?v=C0Ycf4…
World Confectionery Conference 2026 review

World Confectionery Conference 2026 review

Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston and digital editor In...

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The 6th edition of the World Confectionery Conference is in full swing! 🎉 Tobias Bachmüller, President of CAOBISCO is opening the day by reminding us how despite the industry pressures right now "people need small pleasures and they love treats". Stay tuned for live updates!
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Exclusive: The World Confectionery Conference 2206 produced a wealth of award winners including @GODIVA #epicureanchocolatiers #BCH #Royalavebe #ZDS #ZROgroup #WCC2026 #event #London #confectionery #snacks #ingredients #machinery #conference #winners confectioneryproduction.com/…
Exclusive: World Confectionery Conference delivers a wealth of award winners - Confectionery...

Exclusive: World Confectionery Conference delivers a wealth of award winners - Confectionery...

A host of worthy global winners were celebrated at this year's World Confectionery Conference event, as talents from finished products, equipment and ingredients markets were honoured,

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The World Confectionery Conference has opened its doors, great to see everyone back once again … #wcc2026 #confectionery #snacks #conference
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Exclusive video: DT&G Ltd set for the 2026 World Confectionery Conference in London on 10th September, #DTG with #Ferrero @CAOBISCO_EU @Cargill @Euromonitor #WCC2026 #event #confectioneryproduction #conference #London #chocolate #cocoa #supplychains youtube.com/watch?v=o1iwuSuM…
DT&G Ltd: World Confectionery Conference focus

DT&G Ltd: World Confectionery Conference focus

Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks to Lyn Pitt, m...

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Exclusive video: Fairtrade Foundation CEO Eleanor Harrison says ‘there’s more work to be done’ in its sustainability mission,ahead of its World Confectionery Conference appearance @wc_conference @FairtradeUK #fairtrade #cocoa #sustainability #supplychains m.youtube.com/watch?v=-uO_4A…
Fairtrade Foundation: CEO Eleanor Harrison interview

Fairtrade Foundation: CEO Eleanor Harrison interview

Confectionery Production magazine editor Neill Barston speaks exclu...

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The BBC's major Traitors screen series has expanded around the world - including into the confectionery sector, thanks to #worldofsweets @BBC @the_traitors_ #confectionery #sweets #areyouatraitor #confectioneryproduction #newproducts confectioneryproduction.com/…
Treacherous Traitors become confectionery stars with chocolate series - Confectionery Production

Treacherous Traitors become confectionery stars with chocolate series - Confectionery Production

Skullduggery and deception have been right at the heart of the hit BBC screen screen Traitors, which has proved a global sensation - and now even extends into the world of confectionery

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Exclusive: Collapse of US/Canada tariff talks could impact on the confectionery, snacking and wider food market with 50% tariffs to apply from the US, and matched from Canada from 8 September...#tariffs #US #canada #tradetalks #economy #confectionery confectioneryproduction.com/…
Collapse of US and Canada tariff talks prompts key regional market concerns - Confectionery...

Collapse of US and Canada tariff talks prompts key regional market concerns - Confectionery...

A breakdown in talks between the US and Canada has paved the way for a renewed North American trade war, with 50% tariffs imposed by Washington on Ottawa, that could significantly impact markets...

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Exclusive video: Godiva celebrates 100 years as a chocolate brand, as Confectionery Production discusses with the business, reflecting on its heritage and expansion #ahadafridi #confectioneryproduction #premiumbrand #chocolate #WCC2026 #event @GODIVA youtube.com/watch?v=JlWDGT_X…
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