Cocoa & chocolate
The European Cocoa Association confirms major 2022 event
The European Cocoa Association (ECA) have confirmed its next Cocoa Forum event will take place in Rome, Italy, between 13-15 September 2022, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley backs both England and Scotland with its Euro 2020 Snickers campaign
With the pandemic-delayed Euro 2020 football championships in full flow, Mars Wrigley UK has unveiled a timely Snickers chocolate series campaign as it sponsors England and Scotland in the tournament, writes Neill Barston.
The shocking tide of global child labour poses major societal and industry challenges
The latest figures from Unicef and the International Labour Organisation that reveal child labour has risen by over 8 million in four years, to a huge total of 160 million, are exceptionally shocking.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Latest ILO and UNICEF studies find troubling rise in global child labour
Levels of global child labour have increased considerably in the past for years, by 8.4 million, to 160 million worldwide, according to studies by the International Labour Organisation and UNICEF, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets and Snacks final preparations gather pace for key showcase
Some of the biggest names in the confectionery sector are set to take centre stage at the Sweets and Snacks Expo, as a huge array of more than two years’ of products will be on show at the US event, writes Neill Barston.
Almond Board of California reports record domestic and export supply levels
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has reported a monthly and annual record crop level, with domestic and export supplies totalling 219 million pounds in May, despite a backdrop of global trading challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Delivering product manufacturing efficiencies remains vital amid pandemic conditions
Delivering business efficiencies continues to offer a key challenge, as the confectionery industry strives to come to terms with the impact of the pandemic. Confectionery Production contributor Graham Godfrey, a sector consultant, casts his eye over this vital issue from a manufacturers’ perspective.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
‘Secret’ snacking rises amid the pandemic, says Glanbia’s key research
A key sector study by Glanbia Nutritionals has shown that a third (33 per cent) of snacking consumers admit to eating more when others aren’t around, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé offers full launch for its vegan KitKat series amid major category growth
Several months after being initially revealed, Nestlé’s new vegan KitKat gains its full launch this week, tapping into a major area of product growth, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Ethical chocolate firm MIA urges support for drought-hit Madagascan communities
Bean-to-bar ethical chocolate company MIA (Made In Africa), has urged support for a humanitarian crisis unfolding in Madagascar, its core cocoa production partner, with populations facing a threat of starvation amid extended droughts, reports Neill Barston.
Tony’s Chocolonely and Brewdog release fundraising beer inspired by white chocolate and raspberry bar
This week has seen the limited edition release of Dutch-founded premium chocolate business Tony’s Chocolonely’s collaboration beer with Scottish craft brewer BrewDog, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
BDSI confectionery group backs passing of German due diligence supply chain laws
Germany’s BDSI confectionery sector trade organisation has welcomed the country’s Bundestag parliament finally passing a national supply chain due diligence law, with major potential positives for the cocoa sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill begins work on $200 million Indonesian palm oil processing facility
The global Cargill group has confirmed plans to build a new US$200 million palm oil refinery in Lampung, Indonesia, targeting development of a sustainably-focused supply chain delivering verified deforestation free products, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Symrise opens key Dubai innovation facilities, including development focus on confectionery
Global flavours and fragrances group Symrise has officially opened its advanced development, application, and sensory laboratories in Dubai, including facilities for high-growth markets including confectionery, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability