Sustainability
Key sector report highlights value of digital payments to Ghana’s farmers
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has released a report with the UN-based Better Than Cash Alliance of governments and companies, aiming to bring about major payment efficiencies for farmers in Ghana through introducing digital transactions. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Beneo invests €50 million into its Wijgmaal rice starch facilities in Belgium
Global functional ingredients business Beneo is delivering a €50 million investment into its Wijgmaal facility in Belgium, as a direct response to increased demand for its rice starches that are used widely within confectionery.
Building a modern business from ancient cacao traditions, the To’ak Chocolate way
Over the past five years, Ecuador-based To’ak Chocolate has successfully served up some of the rarest and costliest cacao in the world. Neill Barston speaks to company CEO James Le Compte on navigating the pandemic and prospects for its future development
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Major industry study highlights supply chain imbalances driving confectionery retailing
A major sector study has been launched into retail product pricing trends for chocolate and cocoa-based products, examining how key improvements can be made throughout the entire production value chain to support farmers. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation welcomes support but warns of key challenges ahead
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has welcomed government support for the sector amid the coronavirus pandemic, but has warned greater assistance will be needed for hard-hit businesses. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Euromonitor releases study on key vegetarian, organic and gluten-free confectionery claims
The Euromonitor research group has released its latest white paper on confectionery, which highlights that in 2019, vegetarian, organic and gluten-free were the top-three online product claims.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut launches dairy free and protein enhanced chocolate for US market
Barry Callebaut has expanded its confectionery products for the US market, including a dairy-free ‘milk-like’ chocolate and protein enhanced options catering to growing consumer health trends, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Puratos creates four new African subsidiaries for confectionery and bakery operations
The Puratos global confectionery and bakery ingredients group has developed four new African subsidiaries aiming to further establish local presence in key countries, in response to growing sector demand.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
NCA develops new on demand platform for Sweets & Snacks Expo
The organisers behind US major confectionery show, Sweets & Snacks Expo have developed a new ‘on demand’ digital platform aiming to offer year-round updates for the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Co-Op repurposes funding for Fairtrade farmers around the world
The UK-based Co-op group has repurposed a total of £310,000 funding to directly support Fairtrade cocoa sector producers around the world, including farmers in Peru, who have been impacted by the global coronavirus crisis.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely launches dark milk bar for UK market
Netherlands-founded confectionery brand Tony’s Chocolonely, which has placed ethical trading as its core goal, is launching a new dark milk chocolate bar for the UK market, as it urges the industry to increase its action on child labour.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Marking some sweet celebrations for World Chocolate Day
It seems these days, there’s an international day for everything – and confectionery isn’t to be outdone with 7 July being that very occasion, marking World Chocolate Day.
Orangeworks machinery acquires fellow Netherlands business Tanis Food Tec
Netherlands food sector machinery manufacturer Orangeworks has acquired fellow Dutch company Tanis Food Tec equipment, specialising in systems for confectionery and bakery markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Olam International launches global food security contest
Olam International, in partnership with Agropolis Fondation, has set out to find for ground-breaking food security scientific research that can deliver transformational impacts within global agriculture – including supply chains for cocoa and snacks markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Sustainability