Cocoa & chocolate
Luker Chocolate celebrates female farmers engaging with cocoa sector digital transformation
Colombia’s Luker Chocolate has highlighted a drive towards supporting female farmers create enhanced sustainability practices within cocoa growing operations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Consumer study names Cadbury’s eggs as nation’s favourite Easter treat
A fresh seasonal UK shopping survey has found that 64% of people named Cadbury’s as their favourite egg brand, according to the study from market intelligence group Vypr, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocolate Scorecard sustainability study calls on sector to deliver living income goals
The organising team behind the Chocolate Scorecard industry transparency and sustainability study is calling on major chocolate producers to ensure an industry-wide commitment on delivering a living income for cocoa farmers within its supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Equipment focus: Systems for aerated and enrobed chocolates remain of key global significance
Equipment and systems for both aerated and enrobed chocolate ranges is increasingly big business around the world, as Confectionery Production discovers speaking to key firms in the segment. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Easter golden bunny challenge from Birds Bakery offers key prize
A special Easter chocolate prize could be heading the way of Birds Bakery customers in the UK, with an exclusive Golden bunny hunt which has launched in the company’s stores across the East midlands this week
KitKat Australia creates ‘legen-dairy’ Milkybar flavoured special edition
Nestlé’s Australian operations have moved to create a major new flavour for its flagship KitKat brand in teaming up with Milkybar for a new special edition this month, writes Neill Barston.
Cargill and Care combine with support for Philippines typhoon-impacted coconut farmers
Cargill has joined with non-governmental organisation Care Philippines to initiate a major agricultural regeneration project to assist key farming communities serving confectionery and wider food supply chains that have been hit by super typhoon Odette, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Nestlé annual report underlines digital transformation focus, and enhanced support for cocoa communities
Nestlé’s latest Annual Report, released in conjunction with its Creating Shared Value and Sustainability (CSV) Report has unveiled its plans for continuing action to improve support for cocoa farmers in its global operations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Expanded IFF Danish flavour labs offer key potential for confectionery and snacks
US-headquartered flavour business IFF has reported an expansion of its innovation capabilities with two new advanced labs at its European site in Braband, Denmark, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Special focus: Preparing for the future of biscuits and cookies
Confectionery Production examines the latest innovations in cookie and biscuit products and technology, and how they are meeting trends while ensuring compliance with health and sustainability requirements. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Kerry unveils major Barcelona-based Southern Europe Innovation Centre
Irish-based taste and nutrition group, Kerry has enhanced its application development capabilities as it opens its Southern Europe Innovation Centre in Barcelona, Spain, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Läderach delivers major Spring and Easter fresh chocolate lines
Läderach Chocolatier Suisse has moved to offer a major extension of its lines as part of its Spring and Easter artisanal chocolates delivered directly from Switzerland, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut progresses deal with Nestlé on cocoa sector agroforestry
Barry Callebaut has reported renewed progress on agroforestry plans combining with Nestlé, targeting environmental improvements and positive climate impact measures in core cocoa markets including Ghana and Ivory Coast, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Kervan Gida group launches appeal for Turkey and Syria earthquake-hit communities
The UK managing director Kervan Gida confectionery group, Enes Basar, has called on the sector to help collectively raise a total of £50,000 towards supporting communities impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability