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Ferrero makes major investment with new US innovation and R&D facilities
A sizeable investment has been made by Ferrero in the US, as it celebrated the opening of its new innovation centre and new regional research and development labs in Chicago, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Caobisco and Cius groups call for EU and Mercosur deal enabling key sugar exports
Caobisco European confectionery trade organisation, and Cius, the region’s sugar users association, have urged the EU and South American Mercosur countries to urgently conclude a free trade agreement enabling 180,000 tonnes of raw sugar to be exported to Europe, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Fairtrade Foundation World Confectionery Conference preview
With our World Confectionery Conference just around the corner, we offer an exclusive sneak preview of Fairtrade Foundation’s plans for its keynote presentation at this year’s event in Harrogate Yorkshire, UK.
Exclusive: Cargill focuses on keeping its Cocoa Promise
For the past decade, Cargill has worked in regions around the world aimed at improving the lives of cocoa communities. With the company set to play a key role in our World Confectionery conference next month, editor Neill Barston discusses major challenges with its head of sustainability, Kate Clancy
Guylian chocolate continues 65th anniversary celebrations with new premium ranges
Belgian premium confectionery brand Guylian has been celebrating its 65th anniversary with a special series of Dark Praliné Seashells, as the brand continues to evolve its packaging designs and renewed focus on sustainable sourcing, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Exhibitors join the ranks of the World Confectionery Conference 2023 edition
For this year’s World Confectionery Conference, beyond our high-calibre speaker programme, we also have a number of exhibitors participating at our much-anticipated event, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Intercontinental Exchange confirms plans for ICE commodities traceability service for cocoa sector
Plans have recently been progressed by data infrastructure firm, Intercontinental Exchange, has confirmed that ICE Benchmark Administration Limited (IBA) is on course to create an ICE Commodity Traceability (ICoT) service supporting sectors including cocoa to ensure they meet upcoming EU legislation on deforestation, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill marks a decade of its key sustainability scheme at the Indonesian International Cocoa Conference
Cargill has marked a decade of its Cocoa Promise initiative supporting agricultural communities, reaffirming its commitment to supporting core supply chains at this year’s Indonesian International Cocoa Conference in Nusa Dua, Bali, reports Neill Barston.
Ferrero’s Halloween Calendar returns for a supernaturally fine fourth edition
A suitably spooky build-up to Halloween is being promised in the US, as fans of Ferrero’s ranges can once again enter into the spirit of the season with its fourth annual 31 Days of Halloween Countdown Calendar, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars confirms a $1 billion funding to deliver 50% emissions cuts by 2030
A major renewed environmental drive has been confirmed by Mars, Incorporated, as it pledges an additional total of $1 billion towards achieving its ‘net zero roadmap’, aiming to make 50% cuts in greenhouse gas emissions across its complete value chain by 2030, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK stores count the cost of £1 billion ‘shoplifting epidemic’ placing major pressure on retailers
Latest figures have revealed that retail thefts of food and drink ranges in the UK, including of key premium confectionery and snacks segments, have totalled nearly £1 billion, doubling in the past three years amid the cost of living crisis, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
pladis unveils latest range extension with new BN Popping candy cake bars
Pladis, the global snacking company behind some of the UK’s most established brand, is bringing the playful essence of its McVitie’s BN brand to the cake fixture, with the launch of NEW McVitie’s BN Popping Candy Cake Bars.
Lindt & Sprüngli continues expansion with new chief human resources appointment
The Lindt & Sprüngli group has confirmed the expansion of its management team, with Nicole Uhrmeister being appointed to the new role of chief human resources officer for the premium chocolate business, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Switzerland’ s equipment specialists Anritsu and Swissbelt join forces for major partnership
Switzerland’s Anritsu Infivis Ltd, specialists in inspection and detection equipment, have agreed a deal with fellow national business Swissbelt for the company to be its official distribution partner in their home nation, with ambition to expand across Europe, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability