Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference welcomes Andy Baxendale as a speaker
Known throughout the world as ‘The Sweet Consultant’, Andy Baxendale has over 24 years’ experience in the confectionery industry with a Master of Science (MSc) in Advanced Food Manufacture.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Interpack exhibition space completely booked for 2020 event
The organisers of interpack 2020 have confirmed that exhibition space for the event has been completely booked, with a total of 3,000 packaging businesses representing 60 countries participating.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Caobisco 60th anniversary celebrations provide launch for its Treatwell initiative
A key sector initiative has been launched by Caobisco, the association for chocolate, biscuit and confectionery industries of Europe, for encouraging manufacturers and consumers to enjoy snacks and confectionery responsibly. Neill Barston reports from the organisation’s 60th anniversary celebrations
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill joins initiative to deliver certified coconut oil for Philippines and Indonesia
A major joint initiative between BASF, Cargill, Procter & Gamble (P&G) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has established a certified coconut oil supply chain to assist farmers in the Philippines and Indonesia.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz International snacks study find consumers welcome healthier options
Global confectionery group Mondelēz International has confirmed the launch of its debut State of Snacking report, examining key consumer trends that focus on wellbeing and a desire for community connection.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
A host of global businesses will be represented at this year’s Fi Europe & Ni
Final preparations are being made for this year’s Fi Europe & Ni, which will open in Paris for the 33rd time from 3 December.
Roundtable conference on Sustainable Palm Oil decides award winners
The latest annual Roundtable Conference on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT17), has unveiled winners of the inaugural 2019 RSPO Excellence Awards for a range of key sector issues.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Tate and Lyle makes half-yearly gains despite challenging markets
Ingredients and solutions business Tate and Lyle has produced half-year results that show an improved sales performance of £1.47 billion, against £1.38 billon for the same period in 2018.
Barry Callebaut records strong annual performance amid expansion
The Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut Group has recorded key growth for its latest annual results, with revenues of CHF 7.3 billion, up by a total of 7.8% amid expansion across its global operations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Sector sustainability to form key agenda for World Cocoa Conference
The World Cocoa Conference has confirmed a location for its 2020 event, which marks its debut in Asia, being hosted in Bali with a core focus on major issues affecting the entire cocoa value chain.
Fairtrade supports moves from Ghana and Ivory Coast to raise cocoa farmer payments
The global Fairtrade charity has welcomed an initiative by the governments of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana to raise the farm gate price of cocoa to $1,820 per tonne for all farmers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
GNT Group to address key sector challenges at Food Ingredients Europe
The Netherlands-headquartered GNT Group will be exploring some of the biggest challenges facing food segments including confectionery and bakery markets with its Exberry series at this year’s Food Ingredients Europe.
Barry Callebaut cacaofruit chocolate series launch
Confectionery Production covers the world launch of Barry Callebaut’s cacaofruit chocolate and snacks series in San Francisco. Neill Barston speaks to global vice president of marketing, Bas Smit.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero set for £2.7 million investment showcasing its latest seasonal confectionery lines
Italian-founded confectionery group Ferrero is investing £2.7m in media campaigns across spring 2020 for its UK market, which includes the development of 10 new seasonal lines to complement its core range.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability