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Fairtrade raises concerns for Central American cocoa communities hit by hurricane Eta
Fairtrade has raised concerns for cocoa farmers operating with its initiatives in Central America, as they face mounting losses from crops extensively damaged by Hurricane Eta this month, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
UK thermoforming business opens online store for for packaging ranges
UK-based thermoforming specialist Macpac has extended its web presence through launching an online shopping shelf offering on-demand stock packaging in box quantities across key markets including bakery and general food ranges.
Ingredion delivers latest sugar reduction series for confectionery and bakery ranges
Global ingredients specialist Ingredion EMEA is expanding its portfolio of sugar reduction and specialty sweeteners solutions across Middle East and Africa, with the launch of Stablesweet LD low sugar glucose syrup for confectionery ranges.
Industry calls on Boris Johnson to extend consultation on banning online ads for high fat and sugar ranges
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has joined major brands including Mars Wrigley, Mondelez International, Haribo and pladis in calling on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to extend government consultation on banning online advertising of foods high in fat, sugar and salt, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Loacker USA: behind the scenes focus interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston interviews TJ Rooney, President of Loacker USA on its handling of the pandemic, key trends and hopes for 2021
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut delivers revamp for US gourmet brand, Van Leer Chocolates
The Barry Callebaut group has revamped its US premium brand, Van Leer Chocolates, creating a new distinctive identity and market positioning for its luxury product series, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero set to unveil its first US chocolate manufacturing facilities
Ferrero is set to significantly increase its US confectionery operations through investing $75 million in developing its first chocolate manufacturing centre for North America, in Bloomington,Illinois, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Mondelēz report highlights $10 billion annual income gap for Ghana and Ivory Coast farmers
Mondelez International has released a major report with Wageningen University & Research into reducing the $10 billion income gap for cocoa farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast, believing cross sector action is required, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Cocoa Foundation president raises concerns over ‘unprecedented challenges’ at partnership meeting
President of the World Cocoa Foundation Rick Scobey, has raised concerns over the ‘unprecedented challenges’ facing the sector in his opening remarks for the organisation’s annual partnership meeting, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
3D part printing from Schubert Additive Solutions gains accolade
Schubert Additive Solutions has claimed a Smart Solutions Award for its Partbox part streaming platform, at the EXCHAiNGE 2020 supply chain trade fair, writes Neill Barston
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA study reveals seasonal confectionery online sales boost
The US-based National Confectioners Association has unveiled the final entry of a three-part report series on how the coronavirus pandemic trends, revealing a major increase in online sales, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Ben & Jerry’s ice cream boosts payments to cocoa farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast
Global ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s has pledged its support towards farmers in cocoa growing markets of Ivory Coast and Ghana through a new partnership with Fairtrade.
Is the UK government’s consultation on banning online ads ‘nanny state’ or vital intervention?
One of the most intriguing stories to break this past week has been that of the UK government’s newly launched consultation on whether it should place bans on online advertising for foods containing comparatively high levels of sugar, fat and salt.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars, Incorporated strikes $5 billion deal for KIND North America snacks brand
The US-headquartered Mars, Incorporated, group has confirmed acquisition of snacking brand Kind North America, in a major reported $5 billion deal, as the business continues its global expansion in the sector, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability