Sustainability
Global cocoa markets continue to face pressure, according to ICCO figures
Latest global cocoa production figures from the International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) have revealed that international markets face continued challenges, with prices falling 9% in London and 6% on the New York exchange during October, with a problem of oversupply proving a key factor, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference adds Innova Market Insights to its keynote speakers
Plans for the World Confectionery Conference are continuing to gather pace, with senior market analyst Myrthe de Beukelaar, of Innova Market Insights named as the latest keynote speaker for the event, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Yummex sweets show claims success and gains rebrand as ISM Middle East
The team behind Dubai’s key Yummex confectionery show has hailed it a success, with the event set to continue next year under a rebranded banner of ISM Middle East, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Plant-based revolution continues as consumers back sustainably produced ranges
As the latest research from Danish-based emulsifier business Palsgaard notes, demand for plant-based products of all kinds is showing no sign of slowing any time soon.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
European Cocoa Association backs EU Commission’s plans for tackling deforestation
The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has welcomed plans being put forward from the European Commission for a regulation aimed at tackling the major issue of deforestation, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
ISM confirms key confectionery event remains on course with global interest
The team behind the ISM event in Cologne has confirmed it remains on track as a broad international celebration of the confectionery sector, with applications from 65 countries, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Puratos launches latest Digital AdvisAR app connecting chocolatiers with expert support
The Puratos Group has devised an advanced remote customer support tool, the Digital AdvisAR, a trouble-shooting app directly connecting bakers, patissiers and chocolatiers to Puratos experts via augmented reality (AR), reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut expands Mona Lisa decoration brand in Mexico
Barry Callebaut has moved to expand its global decoration brand, Mona Lisa, into Mexico, which was celebrated with renowned chocolatier José Ramón Castillo, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Organisers of FiEurope confirm ‘2G’ health protection measures amid rising German covid cases
The organisers of FiEurope and Hi Europe ingredients events have confirmed that the live event is on course to be staged at the end of this month, with enhanced ‘2G’ health procedures permitting vaccinated attendees, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey’s Reese’s brand marks US Thanksgiving with largest-ever limited edition pie
Marking US Thanksgiving celebrations, the Hershey-owned Reese’s brand has offered its own take on the traditional pie through releasing its largest ever, limited edition super-sized, 9-inch peanut butter cup, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Palsgaard research reveals continued consumer demand for plant-based products
Latest research from emulsifier and stabiliser specialist Palsgaard has revealed that global demand for plant-based product ranges has increased notably since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero continues major Christmas investment with latest Thorntons campaign
Ferrero is continuing its major Christmas investment for its UK-based Thorntons brand, with a new festive television advert forming part of a £3.6 million campaign targeting the key festive confectionery season, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Academy of Chocolate names gold winners for its artisan filled category
Judging for the 2021 Academy of Chocolate Awards within its filled product category has continued despite the ongoing pandemic, with entries featuring Indian, Japanese and Thai flavours shared prominence with Nordic, East European and Georgian accents, emerging with honours, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Unions offer renewed environmental concerns over Nestlé plans to close Fawdon UK production plant
UK workers unions GMB and Unite have raised further concerns over proposals to close Nestle’s Fawdon site near Newcastle.