Sustainability
NCA’s John Downs lifts up the industry with inspiring State of the Industry keynote
Entering this year’s State of the Industry Conference donning a striking personalised lab coat, backed by an uplifting soul soundtrack, the National Confectioners Association (NCA) president and CEO John Downs offered heartfelt praise for a sector facing a number of industry challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Loacker extends dark chocolate wafer series with on-the-go option
Italian wafer business Loacker has moved to extend its key dark chocolate line with a new lighter on-the-go pack, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
State of the Industry Conference to highlight key trends and AI technology
The pivotal influence of TikTok social media, fostering inclusive workplaces, and the major technological potential for AI tools within industry will form key themes for this year’s State of the Industry Conference, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Macalat claims category breakthrough with first certified organic dark sweet chocolate
US confectionery business Macalat has claimed a category breakthrough in delivering a claimed world first certified organic, zero added-sugar, sweet dark chocolate bar, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Looming major job cuts and supply chain uncertainty underline significant industry tests
The news within the past week that Barry Callebaut intends to cut up to 2,500 jobs from its global workforce is something that should not be considered lightly, and serves to underline just how challenging conditions in the market actually are right now.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Probat Group strikes major deal to acquire Royal Duyvis Wiener
Probat has confirmed a major industry acquisition in buying Netherlands-based equipment business Royal Duyvis Wiener, as it moves to expand its specialisms in cocoa and chocolate processing, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Healthy snacking and value for money remain core factors for dairy markets, says key research
Latest major research within the dairy sector has shown that strong value offerings and healthier snacking will form core elements of the market during 2024, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
ICCO forecasts 11% cut in cocoa production, as Fairtrade urges action on farmer income
The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) has revealed its latest quarterly data, as it forecasts a near 11% decline in global production, as key West African nations are hit by poor weather and crop diseases impacting yields, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Divine Chocolate extends series with latest Easter offerings
Fairtrade chocolate brand Divine has extended its portfolio further, just in time for Easter, with a special seasonal line-up, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Ice cream van classics gain dancefloor revamp and inspire new Nestlé flavours
Star of British street dance troupe, Jordan Banjo, has added a creative remix to two classic ice cream van jingles, as Nestlé unveils related nostalgic flavours for its classic lines to match, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Fairtrade joins social justice groups seeking to reform European Green Deal into global policy
A collective including social justice movement Solidar, the Fair Trade Advocacy Office (FTAO), Fairtrade International and the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) have called upon EU leaders to transform the European Green Deal on environmental legislation to provide increased support for farming communities, writes Neill Barston.
Hershey continues 2024 International Women’s Day celebrations with SHE bars
US-based Hershey has confirmed its 2024 celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month will be marked by additional limited-edition SHE bars commemorating the occasions, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
UK’s FDF says small businesses raise ‘cautious optimism’ for 2024, despite major challenges
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has revealed that sector businesses, including within confectionery and snacks, have expressed cautious optimism about the year, ahead, though conditions remain fragile, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut prepares to cut up to 2,500 jobs over 18 months
Barry Callebaut has revealed plans to shed around 2,500 jobs from its global workforce over the next 18 months, as it undergoes a period of major structural re-organisation, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability