Caobisco

Call for extending trade negotiations amid pandemic makes sound business sense

Without doubt one of the most significant news stories of the past week has been the plea from the Caobisco European confectionery organisation for the EU and UK to continue crucial trade talks beyond the fast-approaching cut-off point of December 2020. The present transition period of one year has been severely overshadowed by the disturbing […]

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Regulatory, Sustainability

Caobisco confectionery body calls for extension of EU-UK trade talks to avert major industry impact

With trade relations between the UK and EU nations set to undergo major changes from 2021, a renewed trade deal hangs in the balance, as Caobisco, the European association for chocolate, biscuits and confectionery reveals. Neill Barston reports

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World confectionery bodies and companies join together supporting cocoa communities affected by coronavirus

A total of 30 companies and organisations including global confectionery groups have joined together to donate $835,000 for cocoa farmers during the coronavirus pandemic through supporting government emergency plans in West Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability

Caobisco’s call for due diligence will maintain the spotlight on sustainability

With sustainability remaining uppermost on the agenda for many businesses within the confectionery sector, it’s encouraging to see Caobisco’s call for due diligence to ensure delivery of progress on this crucial issue.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Caobisco calls for collective due diligence to support cocoa sector sustainability

Caobisco, the trade association for the European chocolate, biscuits and confectionery manufacturing sector, has issued a statement calling for collective due diligence across the industry’s supply chain to address key human rights and environmental issues.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability

Caobisco 60th anniversary celebrations

Confectionery Production covers Caobisco’s 60th anniversary celebrations, which saw the launch of its Treatwell campaign aimed at encouraging responsible consumption of snacks and confectionery. Neill Barston reports.

Business news, Ingredients, Sustainability

World Confectionery Conference adds to its ranks with Caobisco’s Aldo Cristiano

Aldo Cristiano, Head of Institutional Affairs and Sustainability at Ferrero in Germany, and Vice President of Caobisco (European Association of the Chocolate, Biscuit and confectionery industry), becomes the second keynote speaker to be unveiled for our World Confectionery Conference.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate

Wrapping systems tackle major industry production challenges

Confectionery Production discusses the latest developments in wrap packaging systems and how to invest in an uncertain global marketplace. Daisy Phillipson reports

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Processing, Sustainability

Caobisco 60th anniversary celebrations provide launch for its Treatwell initiative

A key sector initiative has been launched by Caobisco, the association for chocolate, biscuit and confectionery industries of Europe, for encouraging manufacturers and consumers to enjoy snacks and confectionery responsibly. Neill Barston reports from the organisation’s 60th anniversary celebrations

Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Caobisco president Mary Barnard stresses need for Brexit deal

Having taken up her post nearly a year ago, Caobisco president Mary Barnard, who head’s Mondelez International’s chocolate division, reflects on an especially eventful period. Neill Barston reports exclusively

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients

Mary Barnard relishes new role as Caobisco President

Becoming the first female president of Caobisco this month representing the European chocolate, biscuit and confectionery market is a task Mary Barnard (pictured right) is relishing. Neill Barston speaks exclusively to her regarding her main priorities

Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability