Sustainability
Mars Wrigley’s Alex Arnaud Assanvo to lead key sustainability scheme
Alex Arnaud Assanvo, a director of corporate affairs for cocoa within Mars Wrigley’s European operations, has been appointed to lead a key sustainability scheme as executive secretary of the Ghana and Ivory Coast Cocoa Initiative, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Ritter Sport expands chocolate series with latest nut varieties
German-founded confectionery brand Ritter Sport is targeting growth in the £191m nut block chocolate category with a contemporary new look across its newly expanded bar series, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Cocoa Association of Asia appoints Cargill’s Alvin Lee as chairman
The Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA) has elected Alvin Lee, Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate’s commercial director for Asia-Pacific, Alvin Lee, as its new chairman, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Bühler expands US service network with acquisition of Design Corrugating Companies
The US division of Bühler, the industry and equipment and systems group, has expanded its operations in enhancing its service network and range of offerings in acquiring roller mill specialist Design Corrugating Companies, based in Taylorville, Illinois, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Industry 4.0 in packaging: turning concepts into reality
Confectionery manufacturers increasingly require packaging lines that are flexible enough to cope with rapid product changes, customisations and small batch sizes. We examine Industry 4.0 technologies and how they can be used to improve the efficiency and flexibility of packaging lines. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Interpack organisers confirm May 2023 for next global industry showcase
Organisers of the major global Interpack packaging and processing trade fair have confirmed the dates of the next event, which will now be held between 4-10 May, 2023, at Messe Düsseldorf, Germany, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
The rise of smaller confectionery ranges as a major consumer choice could be on the horizon
This week’s blog follows on from my last post, in placing the thorny issue of shrinkflation under the microscope, whereby the industry has come under scrutiny for unexpectedly reducing product size amid rising production costs without a corresponding cut in retail prices.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Dominican Republic gains its first national chocolate festival
A historic first was recorded in The Dominican Republic, which recently held its debut National Chocolate Festival in Santo Domingo, celebrating some of the region’s finest artisan confectionery, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Provenance and sustainable sourcing highlighted by Innova as major trends
The provenance of product ranges, sustainable sourcing and packaging are set to play a significant role in the sweets and snacks category for 2021, according to Innova Market Research, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Focus: Cargill drives momentum with ongoing cocoa sustainability schemes
Ethical sourcing of cocoa remains a core issue for the sector, with manufacturers including Cargill, a sponsor of this year’s World Confectionery Conference, revealing its ongoing initiatives. Editor Neill Barston speaks to Kate Clancy, company sustainability manager, on tackling child labour, and supporting key producing communities
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Confectionery firms examine 3D gummies and jellies applications
A gathering of nine leading confectionery companies has attended an unveiling of an innovative production process, Connect, which creates 3-D gummies and jellies confectionery ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Mars agrees £350 million deal with DHL for UK logistics expansion
The Mars group has confirmed a partnership valued at £350 million with logistics business DHL, for a major project to construct two key warehousing facilities that significantly enhance its delivery operations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Olam-backed Twenty Degrees cacao business to explore sustainable global sources
A core target of sourcing sustainable, high grade cacao is the key goal set for Twenty Degrees, a new international business for the sector backed by Olam Cocoa, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Innovia Films targets confectionery with its latest high grade packaging
Global packaging group Innovia Films is launching the next film in its new Propafilm Strata range of transparent high barrier, mono structure, packaging solution aimed at the confectionery, biscuit and bakery market.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability