Regulatory
June delivers bright start for national candy month
It seems these days there’s a day for any possible subject that you could care to imagine, and this trend is now seemingly being extended into larger timeframes – with confectionery no exception to that, with June being declared national candy month in the US.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Hershey celebrates Great Place to Work certification
The Hershey Company is celebrating after its US business has been certified by the Great Place to Work global industry authority on employee experience, which has been awarded on the basis of direct feedback from present staff, reports Neill Barston.
Cordillera Chocolates pioneers Colombian women’s cocoa training venture
Colombian-based Cordillera Chocolates has devised an innovative sustainability training programme, considered a first of its kind at scale, geared around supporting women working within cocoa supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero highlights progress of CFI forests scheme amid ongoing deforestation challenges
Ferrero has claimed major progress on its activities tackling deforestation within industry supply chains, as it releases its fourth annual report on the Cocoa and Forest Initiative (CFI) and action plan detailing its achievements in delivering enhanced levels of traceability, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
EU adopts position on company human rights and environmental impact operating standards
The European Parliament has confirmed its position for negotiating with member states on critical human rights and environmental impact from companies’ governance (ESG) issues, with industry observers anticipating positive outcomes with legal protection for key cocoa supply chain communities, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Montezuma’s chocolate founding managing directors reappointed, after company’s acquisition
A major buyout of UK-based Montezuma’s premium chocolate business, will see its founding members, Helen and Simon Pattinson return as managing directors of the business they created in West Sussex more than two decades ago, reports Neill Barston.
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Barry Callebaut reveals latest healthier chocolate options for the Mexican market
The Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut group has unveiled two key better-for-you chocolate product ranges, Callebaut NXT and Sicao Zero for the Mexican market, in response to increasing calls for healthier product options, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
US National Candy Month sees key response from consumers and retailers
Latest research from the US-based National Confectioners Association has revealed that backing for the country’s recently introduced candy month of June has been embraced by retailers and consumers alike, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Sweets & Snacks Expo supplier showcase 2023 report
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo concluded successfully last week in Chicago, which hosted the event for the last time, including its two-day supplier showcase element revealing a wide range of equipment, systems, ingredients and technology for the confectionery sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Tony’s Chocolonely introduces ‘Mission Lock’ legal measures enforcing ethical standards
Tony’s Chocolonely ethically-founded confectionery brand has revealed plans for its “Mission Lock’ legal structure designed to ensure its sourcing principles remain focused on delivering improved conditions for farmers in its cocoa supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
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Nestlé confirms John Newell joining our World Confectionery Conference 2023 plans
Nestlé has confirmed that cocoa ingredient advisor John Newell is set to join our 2023 edition of the World Confectionery Conference, which takes place this autumn in the UK, writes Neill Barston.
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Hershey releases environmental, social and governance report highlighting sustainability targets
The Hershey Company has placed delivering on its sustainability goals at the heart of its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, outlining progress on core business operating issues, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Mars bars gain major recyclable packaging initiative in key UK retail trial
A major environmental move has been put forward this week as Mars bars make a limited switch to recyclable packaging variants, as part of its wider sustainability drive on reducing a reliance on plastics for its product ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory
Exclusive video: Chicago records a stellar performance with city’s 26th Sweets & Snacks event
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo event has freshly concluded at McCormick Place, and has proved extremely memorable for its final edition being held in Chicago, US, before relocating to Indianapolis in 2024.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability