Popular right now: Our top five confectionery and chocolate stories on social media

From Cte d'Ivoire and Ghanas controversial plans to set a joint minimum price for cocoa, to more controversy surrounding Nestls technical breakthrough in confectionery paper packaging, to tennis ace Maria Sharapova making headlines at Wimbledon and with her Sugarpova candy brand, here we reveal the top five stories trending across our social media channels this week. Read more

CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS: Elaine Wu, co-founder, Amos Sweets

Amos Sweets is a candy innovation company based in China and specialising in gummy candy. Its products are sold all over the world with 4D Gummy Blocks leading the way. Co-founder Elaine Wu shares her love for not only her brand, but the confectionery industry in general, which she has been involved in for 20 years. Read more

CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS: Graham Kingston, Managing Director, Pecan Deluxe Candy Europe Ltd

Pecan Deluxe Europe supplies customised confectionery, desserts and chocolates to well-known high street brands, quick service restaurants and market leading manufacturers across Europe, the Middle East and beyond. Managing director Graham Kingston shares his passion for the industry - and his job and explains why he is very proud of his team. Read more

Social media is changing the way brands think about packaging

From consumer digital engagement to reverse writing on packaging which appears left to right on selfies, Christopher Houghton, brand innovation and packaging, Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) highlights the five areas to ensure Context is King. Read more

Indulgence now a planned activity: Euromonitor

Everyday indulgence has ended, as impulse purchases slow, social media takes over and regulations intensify, according to Euromonitor analyst Michael Schaefer. Read more