WCC news
Cargill targets major cocoa breakthrough with Aerofarms B-Corp vertical farming research
A major research project has been undertaken by Cargill with certified B Corporation vertical indoor farming business AeroFarms targeting key improvements for cocoa crops and delivering climate resilient farming techniques, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely set for UK tour raising awareness of cocoa sector inequality
B-corp Fairtrade certified chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely has unveiled a new campaign – Choose Agents, touring four UK cities highlighting inequalities within the cocoa sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade America studies find US shoppers willing to pay up to 30% more for its chocolate ranges
Latest research from Fairtrade America has found awareness of its activities has increased by 50% among consumers in the past two years (standing at 41%), with shoppers willing to pay more for its chocolate ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Paradise Fruits extends core granulate ingredients for confectionery and snacks
Natural ingredients group Paradise Fruits Solutions by Jahncke has launched a new range of ready-to-order granulates developed to aid smoother running of production processes for confectionery and snacks manufacturers, writes Neill Barston.
Ferrero delivers key range expansion with first ever Rocher and Raffaello chocolate bars
The Ferrero group is breaking new ground in entering the premium chocolate bar category with its Rocher and Raffaello brands for the first time in its long-established history, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Fairtrade studies reveal Ivory Coast cocoa farmers gained increased incomes
A major study from Fairtrade comparing cocoa farming household income in Ivory Coast over the past four years has shown boosted incomes and lower incidences of extreme poverty, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Luker Chocolate’s crafted at origin products secure double win at AVPA Paris 2021
The family-owned Colombian chocolate company has received two awards for its crafted at origin chocolate, in a competition held by the Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products (AVPA).
Paradise Fruits creates new health division for functional snacks and confectionery
Natural ingredients business Paradise Fruits by Jahncke has invested in creating a new division for the fast-evolving health product market, including devising functional snacks and confectionery, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade studies reveal its work offers vital boost for Ivory Coast farmers
Latest research from Fairtrade into living standards for cocoa farming families has revealed that on average, those benefitting from its trading initiatives have seen a boost amounting to an average 9% to household incomes beyond essential provisions, reports Neill Barston
Catch our World Confectionery Conference content while you can
Having gained a strong online audience from around the globe, our virtual World Confectionery Conference has helped shine a spotlight on some of the biggest issues facing our sector, from major trends amid the pandemic, through to the future sustainability of our collective industries.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
The World Confectionery Conference proves a decisive industry success
For this week’s blog entry, there can only really be one subject, and that is in offering significant thanks to the hundreds of colleagues and friends across the industry who participated at our debut World Confectionery Conference.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Fairtrade interview: World Confectionery Conference preview
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, interviews Jon Walker, cocoa specialist with Fairtrade ahead of the upcoming World Confectionery Conference.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Transparency highlighted as key Innova industry trend for 2021
Transparency in delivering clean label products and clear business operating standards has emerged as a clear winner in Innova’s Top Trends for 2021, as brands, including confectionery companies improve to meet consumer demands, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference: Virtual Platform Demo
Event manager Kyra O’Sheen demonstrates how to navigate our virtual platform for this year’s virtual World Confectionery Conference event (live date 1 June).
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability