Jason Archie-Archeampong (centre), of Fairtrade Foundation, asserted that Fairtrade premiums were in fact making a difference on the ground. He will be returning to this year's World Confectionery Conference in London. Pic: Bell Publishing/DafosThis week I’ll offer a simple note of thanks to all those who’ve participated in this year’s World Confectionery Awards forming an integral part of our industry celebrations at our World Confectionery Conference. Our awards presentation at this year’s World Confectionery Conference on 10 September forms a fitting conclusion to the event, which will also feature additional optional networking and an evening meal for those attending, so we look forward to sharing the occasion with as many of you as possible. We also have notable gathering of exhibitors linked to the event, including Dohler, Paradise Fruits, Sunbeth Global Concepts, Plamil, and S&P Global (the latter two of these are also speaking at the event), ensuring for an engaging and dynamic full day of industry engagement.