Chocosuisse

Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa hails supply traceability gains in annual report

The Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (SWISSCO) has unveiled its latest annual report, detailing key achievements including its members committing to full supply chain traceability for imported products, writes Neill Barston.

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

Chocosuisse raises concerns as Swiss chocolate sales fall

Latest figures from Chocosuisse, the association of Swiss Chocolate manufacturers has raised concerns as annual sales fell by CHF 260 million (14.5%), to CHF 1.53 billion, amid key market challenges, reports Neill Barston.

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

Swiss confectionery sector sets key sustainable sourcing goal

Swiss chocolate manufacturers have set a goal of importing only sustainably grown cocoa into the country, with an interim target of 80% of its supplies to be firmly within this category by 2025, according to Chocosuisse, the national sector association, writes Neill Barston.

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

Swiss chocolate market records key annual growth

Chocosuisse, the association of Swiss chocolate manufacturers, has revealed a market upturn during 2019, recording a 2.2% rise in sales to a total of CHF 1.79 billion for the year. 

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

Swiss chocolate market grows 1% annually, despite challenging market conditions

Chocosuisse, the association of swiss chocolate manufacturers, has reported that the country’s overall sales for 2018 rose by 1% to 1.75 billion Swiss Francs, despite challenging trading and political conditions impacting on results.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory