Sustainability
US studies find majority of shoppers consume chocolate amid the pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen 80% of US consumers eating the same or more chocolate compared to the previous year, according to latest industry research, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Germany’s HDM joins the World Confectionery Conference
As our World Confectionery Conference draws ever-closer, another major equipment business for the sector, Hamburg Dresdner Maschinenfabriken, (HDM)has signed up to participate in our key virtual industry showcase.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
CAOBISCO and ILO join forces to tackle child labour in Turkish hazelnut industry
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has joined with European confectionery body CAOBISCO in advancing its efforts to tackle child labour surrounding hazelnut harvesting in Turkey, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Academy of Chocolate stages virtual event for 2020’s winners
Two artisanal producers have been named as winners of the coveted Golden Bean trophy at the prestigious Academy of Chocolate Awards, which were delayed owing to the ongoing pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Cama and ICAM packaging and chocolate confectionery operations
Utilising flexible, highly-connected machines for state-of-the-art chocolate operations is becoming an increasing trend, as Italian-based Cama explains of its partnership with the ICAM confectionery group is proving particularly successful
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Ghana and Ivory Coast governments report on combined deforestation CFI action plans
The governments of Ghana and Ivory coast, alongside 35 key companies in the cocoa and confectionery trade part of the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) have reported on combined actions tackling deforestation, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Momentum continues to build for the World Confectionery Conference
With just under a month to go before our debut World Confectionery Conference, preparations are going from strength to strength as major industry players are continuing to sign up and participate.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars moves to further champion key Living Income Differential cocoa scheme
Mars Wrigley has moved to champion the Living Differential payments to cocoa farmers – amounting to $400 a tonne, stating that everyone in the supply chain should thrive, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero drives to continue work on tackling deforestation in cocoa supply chains
Ferrero has furthered its work on sustainability in releasing its second annual report on activities implemented during 2019/20 under the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) environmental measures in Ghana and Ivory Coast, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Capol creates new Vivapigments online resource for confectionery sector
The German headquartered Capol Group has extended its patented natural colours product range for confectionery in creating a new customer experience website resource, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé unveils $5.75 billion deal for Bountiful Company’s core brands, including Nature’s Bounty
The Swiss-based Nestlé group has moved to secure a $5.75 billion deal for the core brands of the Bountiful Company, a key player in global nutrition and supplements market, including functional gummy ranges, reports Neill Barston.
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Category spotlight: Online retailing drives global functional gummy market
A key upturn in gummy sales has been seen globally in the past year, with the market set to be worth $10.6 billion by 2025. But was this just a knee-jerk response to the Covid-19 pandemic or are functional sweets here to stay? Ross Carlin, MD of sector The Good Food Group explores their potential
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
BDSI survey shows German consumers have retained their love of confectionery
A new survey from Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade association has found that 89% of people in the nation continue to enjoy sweets and snacks as one of the joys of everyday life, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Fairtrade Foundation welcomes government’s revamped climate goals
The Fairtrade Foundation has welcomed UK government policy to cut carbon emissions by 78% by 2035, delivering a first in including global aviation and shipping within its targets, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability