Regulatory
Key extension of Mondelēz International’s Cocoa Life sustainability scheme set for Brazil
Mondelēz International has unveiled the expansion of its global cocoa sustainability initiative, Cocoa Life, in Brazil, aiming to create empowered and thriving cocoa farming communities, by helping farmers to become more profitable and stable with their production.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Payment increases to Ivory Coast cocoa farmers offer industry hope
The past couple of years have seen corporate agendas dominated by initiatives aimed at addressing major issues within the cocoa supply chain.
Inclusions in chocolate confectionery proving potential big business
Creating confectionery with intriguing inclusions has seen some inventive products come to market this year, including Kaakao, the fruit sweetened ‘not chocolate,’ and Flavanola, enriched with nutrients as two key examples
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Key industry speakers confirmed for Choco Tec 2018 in Cologne
Leading figures in technology development and sustainability issues have been lined-up for the German Choco Tec 2018 event taking place in Cologne, Germany.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars forms partnership with Benson Hill Biosystems for cocoa productivity scheme
The Mars, Incorporated group is undertaking a joint venture project with crop improvement business Benson Hill Biosystems, aiming to enhance productivity and climate resilience of the cacao trees, that are essential for confectionery.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Confectionery production problems all wrapped up
Solving confectionery production wrapping issues can require plenty of skill and specialist knowledge, as Ilapak explains on one of its recent UK customer projects.
Gulfood set to prove another major event packed full of surprises
This week’s confectionery missive will be brief, but hopefully noteworthy, with our latest November edition due to go to press shortly.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Major challenges facing manufacturers placed in the spotlight of Food Safety Summit
The latest developments, challenges and best practice solutions in food safety within the manufacturing chain, including for confectionery and bakery, were discussed in detail at the inaugural Food Safety Summit.
Business news, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Final countdown for Gulfood manufacturing
With the countdown approaching to this year’s Gulfood manufacturing, Mark Napier, exhibitions director of the Dubai World Trade Centre and show director, examines highlights from the event
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Riding the wave of confectionery equipment digitalisation
Daisy Phillipson dives into Industry 4.0 and the technologies leading the way for the digitalisation of the confectionery sector.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International pledges 100% packaging recycling by 2025
Global confectionery group Mondelēz International today has built on its sustainability policies in committing to making its entire packaging operations recyclable by 2025.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
International Cocoa Organization appoints new executive director
The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, has appointed Michel Arrion as its new executive Director.
Confectionery Production October 2018
Equipment: Process control and automation Ingredients: Inclusions, sugar and sweeteners Packaging: Wrapping technology/materials Product focus: Extruded confectionery Show issue: SIAL Paris (21-25 Oct) Gulfood Manufacturing Supplier profiles
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gulfood Manufacturing confirms key event programme
Major areas of focus for this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai have been unveiled including industry an 4.0 tech summit, a buyers’ programme, and a wide range of equipment from across the sector, including confectionery and bakery systems.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability