Neill Barston

Fairtrade has called on the UK government to review its decision to cut overseas development funding, which it fears will have a key impact on supply chains including cocoa @FairtradeUK @FAIRTRADE #UKgovernment #trade #aid #cocoa #overseasdevelopment...https://t.co/IRBNMFirpt

Luker Chocolate reveals key progress on its sustainability goals in Colombia,as its B Corp operations continue to refine its standards #Lukerchocolate #confectionery #colombia #cocoa #supplychains #sustainability #confectioneryproduction @Luker_Chocolate https://t.co/kVVe3iN0Yd

Twix celebrates the power of two with major investment for its latest global campaign offering a key brand refresh #Mars #twix #rebrand #twoismorethanone #confectioneryproduction #US #UK #campaign #chocolate #redesign @twix @MarsWrigleyFr https://t.co/XSjTRmlf7G

RT @confectionprod: Fairtrade Foundation is set to play its part in our 2025 edition of the World Confectionery Conference in Brussels. pl…

Exclusive: behind the scenes at the UK's emerging confectionery group, Wild Thingz, promoting its better-for-you ranges of gummies that aims to carve a strong niche in the market #wildthingz #gummies #betterforyou #confectionery #UK #brands #health #vegan https://t.co/yv3KRmZonI

Report from Action on Sugar highlights snacking sector's failure to address high levels of excess sugar and salt in product ranges @ActionSaltSugar #campaign #snacks #confectionery #confectioneryproduction #policy #UKgovernment #advertising #reformulation https://t.co/sRcVRzUFHK

Exclusive: The World Confectionery Conference welcomes Can Buharali, president of Caobisco, a returning speaker for our 2025 event.Register at: https://t.co/b4zobmPRPD @wc_conference #WCC2025 @CAOBISCO_EU #Brussels #confectioneryproduction #Belgium #even t https://t.co/wxUjnAAi6z

Exclusive video; the 2025 edition of the State of the industry Conference drew a strong audience from across the industry, as sales were up to $54 billion for 2024… @CandyUSA #confectionery #sotic2025 #miami #florida #trends #performance #chocolate https://t.co/IaQrwDQ9rH

Chris Gindlesperger of the NCA hails the confectionery business as the ‘greatest industry of all time’ in terms of its impact and social connections, as well as wider advocacy work.. @CandyUSA #sotic2025 #confectioneryproduction #maha #US #miami #health #advocacy https://t.co/v53byRotXR

A panel on ultra processed foods panel notes a headline stat revealing the fact that 75% of Americans are obese, but panelist Hank Cordello of Georgetown University asserts that confectionery has not been proved to be linked to levels of obesity. @CandyUSA #obesity #alwaysatreat https://t.co/9eNdV0G0Hi

RT @NeillBarston: Jesse Cole of Savannah Bananas gains a standing ovation for his motivational speech at the State of the industry Conferen…

Jesse Cole of Savannah Bananas gains a standing ovation for his motivational speech at the State of the industry Conference, encouraging them to ‘swing hard’ in their personal and business ambitions @CandyUSA #sotic2025 #candy #jessecole @TheSavBananas https://t.co/6ddEsIX9tT

Futurist Steve Brown tells the State of the industry conference that the next five years are going to be hugely influential for the development of AI… #stevebrown ##ai #tech #manufacturing #robotics #confectioneryproduction @CandyUSA https://t.co/cZppmwdUXw

Elise Fennig of the NCA offers a key presentation at the State of the Industry Conference, with sales for 2024 at $54.2 billion, though consumer spending remains cautious at present. The outlook remains positive with shoppers anticipating improved fortunes @CandyUSA #sotic2025 https://t.co/bPCuGAbmDE