Barry Callebaut
Tony’s Chocolonely responds to being cut from ethical supplier list
Sustainability-founded confectionery brand Tony’s Chocolonely has moved to defend its cocoa sourcing policy, after being removed from a list of ethical businesses by industry organisation Slave Free Chocolate, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Seven chocolate manufacturers named in Ivory Coast cocoa sector child labour lawsuit
A landmark court case has begun in the US against seven major chocolate companies on behalf of eight Malian young men who claim to have been victims of child trafficking, and forced to work on cocoa plantations in Ivory Coast, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spotlight: Barry Callebaut releases global chocolate trends reports for 2021
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has revealed some of the key chocolate trends that it believes will be making their mark throughout 2021, as the world continues to grapple with challenging conditions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Lindt & Sprüngli teams up with Koa for chocolate sweetened with cocoa pulp
Premium confectionery brand Lindt & Sprüngli has claimed an industry breakthrough with a partnership for what is believed to be the first chocolate bar series sweetened with dried cocoa pulp, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ritter Sport calls for revamp of German food legislation over latest 100% cacao bars
Premium confectionery brand Ritter Sport has called for German food legislation to be re-examined surrounding the launch of its new confectionery bar – which cannot legally be called chocolate, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut projects market recovery despite results turbulence
Barry Callebaut has confirmed that despite pandemic-affected conditions recording a 4.3% first quarter dip in sales volume to 560,354 tonnes, and 3.5% drop in revenue to CHF 1.78 billion, the business remains confident in its mid-term projections, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely reveals ‘Sweet Solution’ chocolate, calling for greater action against child labour
Ethically-focused premium chocolate business Tony’s Chocolonely has launched its ‘Sweet Solution’ bars to raise awareness that 20 years after the industry promised to eradicate illegal child labour, it is still a factor within the sector, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut reveals key plans to increase diversity and inclusion across global teams
Barry Callebaut has unveiled a new diversity and inclusion strategy aiming to deliver a target of 40% of its director positions occupied by women, and 50% of senior management hires overall that reflect its local talent pools across the world, reports Neill Barston.
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
Cocoa Horizons Foundation scheme shows key supply chain sustainability gains
The Cocoa Horizons Foundation, an independent non-profit organisation established by Barry Callebaut to improve the lives of cocoa farmers, has released its latest annual performance update, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut records progress against Forever Chocolate sustainability goals
Barry Callebaut has reported further progress against its ambitious Forever Chocolate campaign to help lift 500,000 cocoa farmers in its supply chain by 2025, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut delivers revamp for US gourmet brand, Van Leer Chocolates
The Barry Callebaut group has revamped its US premium brand, Van Leer Chocolates, creating a new distinctive identity and market positioning for its luxury product series, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Cocoa Foundation president raises concerns over ‘unprecedented challenges’ at partnership meeting
President of the World Cocoa Foundation Rick Scobey, has raised concerns over the ‘unprecedented challenges’ facing the sector in his opening remarks for the organisation’s annual partnership meeting, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut reports Q4 upturn after unprecedented conditions during 2020
The Barry Callebaut Group has reported a fourth quarter recovery of 4% in its annual trading results, after the business acknowledged “unprecedented conditions” had impacted upon revenues for the first half of its financial year, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability