Sustainability
EU and US deliver cocoa sustainability funding for Ghana and Ivory Coast
Key multi-million funding towards delivering sustainable cocoa production in core markets of Ivory Coast and Ghana has been put forward by the EU and US-based Department of Labour, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
GEA completes remote commission for Oliyar Ukranian edible oils project
The GEA equipment and systems group has successfully completed a project with Ukranian edible oils specialist Oliyar, commissioning a new refining line remotely amid the coronavirus pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Pressure on manufacturing a key headache for UK chancellor Rishi Sunak’s latest budget
With the ongoing coronavirus continuing to affect markets around the world, the fact job losses, uncertainty and business disruption remain a factor in the industry and all areas of the economy, is unfortunately not unsurprising.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Hershey confirms major move to reduce its global emissions
The US-based Hershey confectionery giant has set out key new targets to reduce global emissions and positively impact on climate change action, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat invests in major cloud production systems for UK operations
Hotel Chocolat has partnered with Cimlogic to deliver a key cloud-based productivity solution on four production lines at its Hadley Park, UK, production facilities, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Puratos teams up with industry for food waste project creating bakery fibres
An innovative collaboration on converting food waste into bakery range products has been devised between Puratos UK, Biopower Technologies, Food Science Fusion and the University of Chester, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Prestat releases its latest regal Easter chocolate range
Luxury confectionery business Prestat has delivered its latest Easter Collection combining bestselling truffles with fine single-origin chocolate sourced from Ivory Coast, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Biscuit International confirms acquisition of Dan Cake Portugal
Private label specialist Biscuit International, has confirmed a deal to acquire biscuit producer Dan Cake Portugal to build on its existing portfolio of brands across Europe.
Focus: Tate and Lyle unveils new digital nutrition centre hub for sector businesses
As companies place a greater emphasis on digital services, food ingredients and solutions business Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle), unveils its Nutrition Centre, a new online hub providing access to authoritative science for the sector that can help address public health challenges, as the business explains
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely extends US distribution with key online listing
Dutch-founded ethical chocolate business Tony’s Chocolonely has moved to expand its distribution in the US with a major listing via Target.com nationwide, in addition to selected retailers around the country, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Spotlight: How confectionery businesses can navigate Brexit rules of origin challenges
The thorny issue of Brexit has created notable trading complexities and issues for businesses both in the UK and across the continent. Kimberly Carey Coffin, Global Technical Director at Lloyd’s Register food certification organisation explores some of the key matters to consider
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Vegan brand Crave creates new rice milk chocolate series
Vegan and free-from snack brand, CRAVE, has created a duo of rice milk chocolate that has placed delivering distinctive taste and inventive toppings as key elements of its development, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Bitcoin hailed as a currency solution by British doughnut firm Project D
British luxury doughnut business Project D has staked a claim to being the first bakery in the UK to accept customer payment by cryptocurrency, following in the high-profile footsteps of Tesla, Apple and Rolex, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation reports key sector sustainability gains amid major market challenges
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has unveiled a sustainability-focused Ambition 2025 Progress Report, with its membership, including a wide range of confectionery and bakery businesses, making key gains amid challenging conditions reports, Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability