Barry Callebaut
The shocking tide of global child labour poses major societal and industry challenges
The latest figures from Unicef and the International Labour Organisation that reveal child labour has risen by over 8 million in four years, to a huge total of 160 million, are exceptionally shocking.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut’s natural Wholefruit Chocolate released under Evocao brand
Nearly two years on from its initial unveiling, Barry Callebaut has delivered its no added sugar Wholefruit Chocolate series under the banner of Evocao, targeting chocolatiers, artisans and pastry chefs, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut’s Van Houten brand devises first powdered ruby chocolate drink
Barry Callebaut’s cocoa brand Van Houten has unveiled its latest innovation in becoming the first business to introduce a powdered chocolate drink made from ruby chocolate, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Spotlight: Revealing the health-conscious confectionery revolution
Creating confectionery with a healthier edge, as well as catering for fast-rising vegan and dairy-free markets, poses many challenges, as Neill Barston examines
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Dubai’s DMCC unveils plans for cacao centre international trade hub
The Dubai-based DMCC Free Zone and government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise has unveiled plans for an advanced Cacao Centre, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé and Barry Callebaut join signatories calling for EU action on deforestation
Major confectionery industry groups Nestlé and Barry Callebaut have joined a total of 11 leading food sector players backing calls for EU action to stem “an alarming rate” of deforestation, which has been linked to commercial commodity supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ghana and Ivory Coast governments report on combined deforestation CFI action plans
The governments of Ghana and Ivory coast, alongside 35 key companies in the cocoa and confectionery trade part of the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) have reported on combined actions tackling deforestation, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut releases its second CFI deforestation report for Ghana and Ivory Coast
The Barry Callebaut group has released its second Cocoa and Forests Initiative (CFI) Progress Report, noting its contribution towards the industry-wide venture tackling deforestation in key markets of Ivory Coast and Ghana, reports Neill Barston.
Barry Callebaut confirms CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique to step down this summer
Barry Callebaut has confirmed CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique is to step down after six years in post, with Peter Boone being appointed in his place from this September, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut interview: Treat Tomorrow event focus
Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Bas Smit, of Barry Callebaut, on the company’s new Treat Tomorrow campaign, and hopes for market recovery in 2021.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
WCF welcomes latest Ghana sector agreement tackling deforestation
A key step towards tackling deforestation in Ghana’s core cocoa growing regions has been made, as authorities sign an agreement with industry to accelerate combined conservation and restoration measures, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut launches Treat Tomorrow campaign shaping the future of chocolate
The Barry Callebaut Group has unveiled its Treat Tomorrow campaign drawing together experts and customers to shape plans for the next generation of indulgent chocolate experiences, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé releases its Incoa chocolate made from unsweetened cacaofruit
The global Nestlé group is set to roll-out its Incoa chocolate series, made entirely with the cocoa fruit, introducing Incoa, with the 70% dark bar being released under the Les Recettes de L’Atelier brand, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut targets artisans with Ruby chocolate encyclopedia
Barry Callebaut’s Chocolate Academy North America has launched its debut edition of the of Ruby Encyclopedia guide for confectionery industry professionals and chefs in working with Ruby chocolate, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing