EU
FDF welcomes new UK Labour government, urging collaborative action on challenges
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has welcomed the new incoming UK Labour government, noting that collective action on supply chain challenges was vital to economic growth, reports Neill Barston.
EU strikes critical deal for sustainable packaging targets within industry
The EU has stepped up its environmental legislation in agreeing laws to ensure packaging is more sustainable, as well as cutting waste from product ranges, including from confectionery and snacks series, reports Neill Barston.
Sustainability consultancy business moves to offer services for EUDR compliance
Sustainability consultancy firm, FoodChain ID, has unveiled its latest Deforestation-free Services drive, targeting support for companies seeking to gain further guidance on the upcoming EUDR legislation with the EU, writes Neill Barston.
Global sweeteners market forecast for near $30 billion upturn over four years
Latest industry research has forecast that the global sweeteners market is set to experience a period of continued expansion in value from $115billion last year, to $144 billion by 2028, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
FDF expresses concerns over costly ‘not for EU’ labelling in Northern Ireland
The chief executive of the UK’s Food and Drink Federation, Karen Betts, has expressed concerns over a potential £250 million costs in additional new labelling being required by the government for goods heading towards Northern Ireland, reports Neill Barston.
EU legislation banning products made with forced labour, including within cocoa supply chains, takes a key step closer
Plans to ensure that products being made with forced labour are kept out of EU markets, including those hailing from key cocoa supply chains, have been reaffirmed by the European Internal Market and International Trade Committees at a key meeting this week, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé achieves six-month results upturn, with confectionery recording high single-digit growth
Nestlé has released its latest half-year figures, which record an upturn in performance driven by growth in sales, including within confectionery led by its flagship KitKat brand, continuing to bolster its results, reports Neill Barston.
Indonesian palm oil sector expresses concerns over EU deforestation legislation
The Indonesian government and country’s palm oil trade bodies have reportedly expressed concerns over the EU deforestation regulations based on due diligence principles being put forward under the European parliament, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory
EU deforestation-free supply chain laws gain broad welcome, despite calls for extending scope
The landmark EU agreement surrounding deforestation-free supply chains, including key cocoa and palm oil sectors, has been broadly welcomed by the wider industry, despite concerns over whether its scope goes far enough, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Latest Cocoa Barometer report calls for urgent systemic change to deliver sustainability
The latest Cocoa Barometer state of the industry report has highlighted urgent need for reform of government policy and purchasing practices to ensure the future viability for key producing nations in Ghana and Ivory Coast reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
EU ‘Team Europe’ major funding for cocoa sustainability welcomed by Ivory Coast
The EU is reportedly set to deliver €450 million in support funds towards assisting the Ivory Coast tackle major cocoa sector sustainability challenges of deforestation and child labour, according to the West African government, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
BDSI trade body seeks national and EU support for confectionery companies facing record energy price hikes
The German BDSI confectionery trade body has appealed for immediate national and EU support for manufacturers and businesses across the sector in light of crippling energy, ingredients and packaging costs threatening the viability of businesses, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Cocoa Coalition adds support for EU deforestation legislation, but calls for intensification of proposals
The Cocoa Coalition of major confectionery companies including Mars, Mondelez, Nestlé, Hershey, Ferrero, Tony’s Chocolonely, alongside Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance, has added its support for EU plans for deforestation legislation – but calls for it to be further intensified, reports Neill Barston.
Caobisco welcomes proposals for major EU mandatory due diligence for industry supply chains
Caobisco, the European chocolate, biscuits and confectionery trade association has given its backing to landmark EU proposals for mandatory due diligence within key industry supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability