Cocoa & chocolate
Harrogate Chocolate Factory offers key support for young people with autism and learning difficulties
The Harrogate Chocolate Factory has been operating as a key social enterprise within the Yorkshire town. Neill Barston speaks to Trinity Horn, manager of the recently created
facility, who is a guest at this year’s World Confectionery Conference. She offers an insight into her valuable community work within confectionery
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Ritter Sport confirms Jamie Lowe as a speaker for this year’s World Confectionery Conference
Ethically-focused premium chocolate brand Ritter Sport has named Jamie Lowe, its head of sales as among our speakers for this year’s World Confectionery Conference taking place next week in Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK, writes Neill Barston.
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World Confectionery Conference Exclusive: Fairtrade Foundation continues fight for farmers’ rights
This year’s World Confectionery Conference will again feature a keynote speaking contribution from Fairtrade on its positive action with the crucial cocoa supply chain. Neill Barston speaks to Surmaya Talyarkhan, senior sustainability sourcing manager for cocoa, at Fairtrade Foundation, who discusses her work ahead of appearing at our 2023 show.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Galaxy bars become latest chocolate series to be hit by consumer ‘shrinkflation’ costs
Consumers have reacted with concern at the latest round of ‘shrinkflation’ to hit the confectionery market, with Galaxy bars being reduced in size, despite an upturn in prices, amid ongoing inflation pressures that have prompted manufacturers into action, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
US families set celebrate with ‘spooktacularly’ strong multi-billion Halloween sales projected
Latest research from the National Confectioners Association has found that consumers are expecting to be on frighteningly good form this Halloween, with 93% of Americans set to share spooktacular tally of $6 billion in chocolate, candy and confectionery treats with friends, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Puratos Taste Tomorrow reveals major North American confectionery and snacks trends
Global ingredients business Puratos shone a light on some of the latest confectionery and snacks consumer trends and preferences at its annual Taste Tomorrow event, which took place in Austin, Texas, US, writes Neill Barston.
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CFI cocoa venture claims progress fighting deforestation, despite key setbacks in Ivory Coast
The Cocoa and Forests Initiative (CFI), consisting of cocoa and chocolate major players working with West African governments, has claimed progress in addressing industry-linked deforestation, though acknowledge Ivory Coast in particular faces ongoing heavy rates of forest loss in spite of its efforts, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: WNWN Food Labs among Mondelēz International’s CoLab Tech accelerator scheme
UK alt-choc business WNWN Food Labs has been named among nine start-up enterprises forming part of Mondelēz International’s CoLab Tech accelerator programme designed to support global businesses focused on sustainable and technology-driven product manufacturing, reports Neill Barston.
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Cocoa Liquor market for chocolate forecast for global growth to $7 billion within a decade
Latest research has shown that the cocoa liquor market for chocolate making is forecast for notable growth of around 6%, to a value of around $7 billion by 2033, according to studies from Future Market Insights, writes Neill Barston.
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Crosta & Mollica biscotti range offers authentic taste of Italy
Italian food brand, Crosta & Mollica has enhanced its bakery series with four new classic biscotti offerings including crunchy Amaretti, soft amaretti, chocolate and hazelnut baci, as well as almond cantucci, writes Neill Barston.
Neuhaus CEO Ignace Van Doorselaere to stand down, with Isabel Baert appointed new business leader
Belgian premium confectionery brand Neuhaus has confirmed that its CEO, Ignace Van Doorselaere, is set to step down this November, to be succeeded by Isabel Baert, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mariette Verbruggen appointed as VP corporate affairs for the World Cocoa Foundation
Former Cargill global communications director, Mariette Verbruggen has been unveiled as the new VP corporate affairs for the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), reports Neill Barston.
Ferrero makes major investment with new US innovation and R&D facilities
A sizeable investment has been made by Ferrero in the US, as it celebrated the opening of its new innovation centre and new regional research and development labs in Chicago, writes Neill Barston.
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Caobisco and Cius groups call for EU and Mercosur deal enabling key sugar exports
Caobisco European confectionery trade organisation, and Cius, the region’s sugar users association, have urged the EU and South American Mercosur countries to urgently conclude a free trade agreement enabling 180,000 tonnes of raw sugar to be exported to Europe, reports Neill Barston.
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