Regulatory
Roundtable standards agreement on palm oil offers a major milestone
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil’s decision last week in Malaysia to adopt enhanced environmental standards for its global framework of operating was of key importance.
UK business develops 70% recycled content packaging for confectionery
British-based Bell Packaging has responded to UK government plans for taxation on plastic packaging with its Retran system, which contains 70% recycled content, which the business says far exceeds planned legislation on the issue.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK confectionery consultant assists development of legal medicinal cannabis sweets
UK-based confectionery expert Andy Baxendale is assisting a firm in Oakland, California, US, to develop a range of legal medicinal cannabis sweets that will be launched within the state to complement the company’s existing series of products.
Indian confectionery market expresses concerns over ‘traffic light’ labelling
Raghavendra Verma reports from New Delhi on a new government system in India of food labelling that have prompted major concerns from industry
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory
Nestlé pilot scheme aims to tackle human rights and labour abuses in palm oil supply
Ambitious plans have been put forward by Nestlé for a collaboration with Sime Darby Plantation (SDP), piloting a scheme aiming to tackle human and labour rights abuses within the company’s palm oil supply chain in Malaysia.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory
A richly rewarding business venture
With the support of Lord Alan Sugar, Alana Spencer’s bakery and confectionery business is fast making waves. Neill Barston reports exclusively
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Palsgaard solar panel scheme moves towards carbon neutral production
Danish-headquartered emulsifier business Palsgaard has reported making strides towards delivering worldwide carbon-neutral operations, after installing 840 solar panels at its Dutch production facility.
Mondi packaging supports major UN waste management project
International packaging group Mondi, which works extensively within the confectionery sector, has joined with One Young World global forum for young leaders, to drive forward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
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.