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NCA president John Downs hails key return of 2021’s Sweets and Snacks Expo
The president and CEO of the US National Confectioners Association (NCA), John Downs, has expressed confidence in this week’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, as the nation continues to celebrate national candy month, reports Neill Barston.
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Ferrero firm announces acquisition of Burton’s Biscuit Company
A Ferrero-related company has confirmed an agreement worth a reported £360 million to acquire British business Burton’s Biscuit Company from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board.
Ferrero unveils latest palm oil charter in collaboration with Earthworm non-profit group
As global focus turns to World Environment Day on 5 June, the Ferrero Group has unveiled its latest Palm Oil Charter in collaboration with non-profit organisation Earthworm, as the business seeks to enhance its sustainable usage of the key market ingredient, writes Neill Barston.
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Mars, Mondelēz, Ferrero and Nestlé call on EU to urgently deliver cocoa due diligence
Leading confectionery companies including Mars, Mondelēz, Ferrero and Nestlé, have called on the EU to reverse its decision to delay implementing mandatory due diligence legislation governing key cocoa supply chains in West Africa, reports Neill Barston.
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Ferrero’s Crunch, Butterfinger and Baby Ruth support children’s hospital network
Ferrero’s Crunch, Butterfinger and Baby Ruth chocolate bars have embarked on a new campaign to positively impact on kids health with a partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, writes Neill Barston.
Ferrero signs Sicily based sustainable power agreement with Falck Renewables
The Ferrero group has confirmed a deal with Italian-based energy company Falck Renewables for a 10-year sustainable power supply agreement with two Sicilian photovoltaic projects contributing towards the confectionery company’s operations, reports Neill Barston.
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Keebler partners with Girl Scouts of the USA for debut fudge-dipped ice cream
American confectionery group Keebler teamed up with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to introduce the company’s first-ever flavoured fudge-dipped ice cream cone series, as a key expansion to its series.
Black Forest teams up with singer Kelly Rowland for major US tree replanting scheme
US confectionery and snacks brand Black Forest has teamed up with former Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland to highlight a key campaign targeting the replanting of 10 million trees in America by 2030, reports Neill Barston.
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.
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Ferrero drives to continue work on tackling deforestation in cocoa supply chains
Ferrero has furthered its work on sustainability in releasing its second annual report on activities implemented during 2019/20 under the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) environmental measures in Ghana and Ivory Coast, reports Neill Barston.
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Ferrero pushes forward with dairy supply chain sustainability programme
Ferrero has revealed its ongoing work to create a ‘dairy sustainability roadmap’ for its supply chains for its confectionery operations, including an insights programme developed with FAI Farms, reports, Neill Barston.
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Easter treat analysis highlights e numbers within key seasonal ranges
As the nation prepares to celebrate this weekend, analysis of the some of the most popular UK Easter chocolate treats has examined which products contain the most e numbers, reports Neill Barston.
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Easter confectionery hopes may be fuelled by growth in online retailing
As communities around the world settle down to celebrate Easter this weekend around the world, it’s certain that there will be plenty of opportunity to reflect on the monumental events of the past year.
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Ferrero unveils debut for Rocher and Raffaello ice cream ranges
The Ferrero confectionery group has unveiled its first-ever Ferrero Rocher, Ferrero Rocher Dark and Raffaello ice cream sticks, as it builds its presence in the segment, writes Neill Barston.
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