Ingredients
Mars offers vital medical equipment for India, as it battles coronavirus crisis
The Mars group has released plans to deliver vital medical equipment valued at $2.3 million as part of its ongoing community support measures in India, as it battles the coronavirus crisis, writes Neill Barston.
Nestlé’s major health and nutrition review could pave the way for similar sector moves
Among the most notable breaking news stories of the past week has surely been that of Nestlé confirming it is to re-evaluate its health and nutrition strategy, after it emerged that two thirds of its ranges are not considered as being healthy.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Food Ingredients Europe to return as a combined live trade show with online elements
The major Food ingredients and Health ingredients Europe trade shows have been confirmed for 2021 in Germany as combined live events with additional online content, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Focus: Striving for sustainable production with gum, oils and fats
Creating product lines with natural ingredients with sustainability at their core is a prime goal of confectionery manufacturers, as Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé to revise nutrition strategies after documents reveal two thirds of its portfolio is not healthy
Nestlé is set to deliver a revised nutrition strategy after leaked internal documents indicated around 70% of its portfolio, including confectionery and snacks, was not considered as being healthy, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Love Cocoa unveils its latest summer chocolate series
The UK-based ethical chocolate brand Love Cocoa has extended its range further with a trio of limited edition Summer Bars to its line-up, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut’s natural Wholefruit Chocolate released under Evocao brand
Nearly two years on from its initial unveiling, Barry Callebaut has delivered its no added sugar Wholefruit Chocolate series under the banner of Evocao, targeting chocolatiers, artisans and pastry chefs, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
ICI reveals major plans tackling child labour in 2026 strategy
The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) has unveiled its 2020 annual report detailing progress tackling child labour, reaching over 422,000 children across five years in Ghana and Ivory Coast cocoa communities, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey underlines key achievements with its 2020 sustainability report
The Hershey Company has moved to underline its environmental measures and achievements with the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report, charting key goals over the past year, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
The US Functional Chocolate Company extends its latest bar series
The US Functional Chocolate company has released its latest series of clean label products – the brand’s ‘energy’ and ‘sleepy’ varieties that will be available both in stores as well as online, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Ferrero unveils latest palm oil charter in collaboration with Earthworm non-profit group
As global focus turns to World Environment Day on 5 June, the Ferrero Group has unveiled its latest Palm Oil Charter in collaboration with non-profit organisation Earthworm, as the business seeks to enhance its sustainable usage of the key market ingredient, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, 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
Valrhona sets milestone with first vegan chocolate for chefs and home gourmet
The French-founded Valrhona premium chocolate brand has delivered a major milestone with its Madagascan Amatika 46%, the first vegan Grand Cru chocolate available for both pastry chefs and home gourmets, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Exclusive: Palsgaard sets major 2025 environmental performance targets as it expands its ranges
Emulsifier specialist Palsgaard has revealed its plans to become CO2 neutral by 2025, as the business delivers new solutions for the confectionery sector at this year’s World Confectionery Conference, writes Neill Barston.