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Mondelez takes minority interest in Urban Legend doughnut business
US-based Mondelēz International has confirmed its venture capital arm, SnackFutures Ventures, has moved to gain a minority stake in fast-rising UK fresh doughnut and pastry business, Urban Legend, writes Neill Barston.
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French cocoa group, Touton, reveals core progress with sustainability targets
The French headquartered cocoa and commodity ingredients group has unveiled its latest annual sustainability report focused on delivering on its environmental and responsible sourcing targets, reports, Neill Barston.
Nestlé’s youth employment scheme marks a decade of supporting sector job prospects
A key employment support initiative co-founded by Nestlé, The Global Alliance for YOUth, is celebrating its first decade of helping young people enhance their jobs skills around the world, with a number of sector businesses engaging with the scheme, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Rainforest Alliance raises alarm over plans to delay flagship EUDR environmental laws
The Rainforest Alliance has added key concerns over plans put forward by the EU Commission to delay the introduction of the flagship EUDR laws aimed at preventing deforestation in European supply chains for sectors including cocoa, palm oil and soy, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: European Commission draws environmental concerns over proposed EUDR one year delay
The European Commission has proposed a year-long delay to its landmark EUDR frameworks aimed at tackling deforestation within key supply chains including, cocoa and palm oil, drawing sharp criticism from environmental groups including Mighty Earth, writes Neill Barston.
Major industry study finds 94% of US consumers set for Halloween indulgence
Preparations for Halloween have been in full swing within the US, with a total of 94% of consumers reporting they are set to treat themselves this season, according to National Confectioners Association research, writes Neill Barston.
A spooktacular Hershey Halloween line-up offers a blend of new and classic confectionery
A host of fiendishly fine chocolate and snacks delights to satisfy the spookiest soirée have been unveiled by the Hershey Company, as it targets a spooktacular performance this Halloween season, which remains one of the most significant for many regions around the world, writes Neill Barston.
Caobisco joins major cross-sector organisations calling for urgent release of EUDR guidelines
The key European confectionery trade body, Caobisco, has joined with the European Cocoa Association and several other influential groups in calling on the EU Commission for an immediate release of guidelines surrounding the implementation of the EUDR regulations, reports Neill Barston.
Private label confectionery business Natra acquires Belgian premium brand Gudrun
Major private label confectionery business Natra has confirmed a complete acquisition deal for Belgian premium chocolate manufacturer, Gudrun, which has garnered a strong reputation as a prominent player in the production of high quality ranges targeting international markets, writes Neill Barston.
British businesses encouraged to host open house events for national manufacturing day
UK trade organisation, Made Smarter, encouraged manufacturers across industry including snacks, confectionery and bakery producers to open their normally restricted access premises for educational visits and to the public, surrounding the recent national manufacturing day, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & Forests Initiative claims renewed progress on tackling deforestation challenges
The key Cocoa & Forests Initiative has unveiled its latest annual report, which found 83% of its directly sourced cocoa from participating companies in Ghana and 82% in neighbouring Ivory Coast are now traceable to farm level, ahead of upcoming EUDR legal operating requirements reports Neill Barston.
Artificial sweetener market forecast for major growth to $22 billion by 2031
A significant positive shift in the artificial sweeteners market has been projected, as latest industry figures forecast a global market size to show sustained growth to $22 billion by 2031, writes Neill Barston.
Mondelēz moves to adopt AI in its global marketing strategies
A major move embracing AI technology has been confirmed by Mondelēz International, as it launches an extensive marketing venture with digital services provider Accenture and the communications specialists, the Publicis Group, reports Neill Barston.