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Ghana farmer video highlights plight of cocoa workers facing climate and financial challenges
An impactful new video produced by the recently-launched African Cocoa Marketplace (ACM) industry support services venture has revealed the plight of cocoa farmers in West Africa who are continuing to struggle in growing enough beans to earn a living amid major economic and climate-based challenges.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut unveils Future Farming Initiative with Ecuador high-tech venture
An ambitious move from the Barry Callebaut Group has seen it unveil plans for a Future Farming Initiative (FFI), based upon an initial pilot project in Ecuador, aimed at creating scaleable, high-tech, sustainable cocoa supplies for the global market, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
BDSI study shows shoppers say the State should not influence eating choices
Research from the BDSI German confectionery association has revealed the results of a recent survey that showed an overwhelming total of 84% of respondents believed that people should decide for themselves what food and treats they eat, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Food and Drink Federation greets inflation drop, yet warns of agriculture and labelling challenges
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has welcomed a further inflation drop to 4% in February, though warned that unstable weather conditions within many agricultural sectors around the world could pose further significant challenges, reports Neill Barston.
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Fairtrade International strengthens its key human rights and hired labour standards
Fairtrade International has confirmed a key enhancement of its hired labour standards within its supply chains for markets including the cocoa sector, as it seeks to prepare for major legislative reforms being put forward within the EU, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
LoeschPack targets debut appearance at Sweets & Snacks Expo supplier showcase
German confectionery packaging machinery specialist Loeschpack is preparing to make a much-anticipated debut at the supplier showcase for this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo event in Indianapolis, US, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Reese’s forges Olympic Games series with support from medal winners
The major Reese’s brand is set to celebrate Hershey’s Olympic partnership with Team USA through releasing its latest Medals series commemorating the games, which is due to be staged in Paris, France this summer, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory
EU reportedly set to remain on track to deliver EUDR deforestation regulations as scheduled
Despite pressure from a significant number of EU nations, the European Commission is reportedly not planning to alter its projected timeline for implementing the much-anticipated EU/DR import regulations relating to key supply chains including cocoa markets, according to a fresh industry update, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Exclusive: Tasty Mates successfully takes on BBC’s Dragon’s Den stars
Taking on the Dragons for the BBC’s flagship business TV show is a daunting prospect for any entrepreneur. Editor Neill Barston speaks to Joe Woolf, co-founder of Tasty Mates, after successfully winning vital investment for his confectionery business
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz International attains key Science Based Targets Initiative validation, as scheme faces scrutiny
Mondelēz International has confirmed its environmental performance on becoming ‘deforestation free’ for key ingredients of cocoa, palm and soy by 2025 is on track, as its short-term 2030 greenhouse gas reduction targets are validated by the Science Based Targets (SBTi) initiative, reports Neill Barston.
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Barry Callebaut posts 11% sales growth, while operating profits drop amid challenging global markets
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has reported six-month sales growth of 11.1% to CHF 4.6 billion, amid a challenging backdrop that also saw its operating profit drop by 40% to CHF 178million for the period, which it attributed to investment in company restructuring, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Givaudan, Bühler and Mista combine for new US industry innovation centre
A key collaboration between Givaudan taste and wellbeing group, Mista food innovation platform and Bühler, will see a new innovation centre open in San Francisco, US, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Moo Free’s management system further enhances operations
British vegan confectionery manufacturer, Moo Free has confirmed the latest stage in its ongoing development of traceability technology, with The Hub, an innovative business management tool, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
UK’s Fabcon Food Systems and Spain’s TJF agree equipment deal
UK equipment manufacturer Fabcon Food Systems has struck a strategic deal with Spanish specialist TJF which will see both firms collaborating on the sale and supply of key lines, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability