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Ferrero’s sustainability report reveals continued progress on key operational goals
A core achievement has been delivered by the Ferrero Group, as it expressed confidence in achieving its principal environmental and broader operating goals as it released its 14th sustainability report, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero delivers enhanced summer portfolio fit for a road-trip or garden gathering
Ferrero has unveiled a host of summer treats across its portfolio devised for occasions ranging from picnics and social gatherings, to a classic road trip, amid latest sector studies revealing consumer preferences, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference 2023 edition gathers pace with fresh website
With our World Confectionery Conference 2023 edition just four months away, we’ve given our event website a refresh in the build-up to the event, as our plans continue to gather momentum.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Ferrero highlights progress of CFI forests scheme amid ongoing deforestation challenges
Ferrero has claimed major progress on its activities tackling deforestation within industry supply chains, as it releases its fourth annual report on the Cocoa and Forest Initiative (CFI) and action plan detailing its achievements in delivering enhanced levels of traceability, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Chicago records a stellar performance with city’s 26th Sweets & Snacks event
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo event has freshly concluded at McCormick Place, and has proved extremely memorable for its final edition being held in Chicago, US, before relocating to Indianapolis in 2024.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero releases latest chocolate for the US market
In the wake of sustained investment in its US operations, Ferrero has unveiled some key confectionery innovations for the region at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory
FMCG Gurus insights group returns to the World Confectionery Conference
UK-based insights group FMCG Gurus has revealed that its senior research division director Mike Hughes is set to speak at this year’s World Confectionery Conference, offering some valuable market insights for our event, as it enters its third edition, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa Coalition confectionery companies back plans for EU forced labour legislation
The Cocoa Coalition of leading confectionery companies and key industry organisations including Fairtrade has put forward its latest position paper backing EU legislation designed to tackle ongoing issues of forced labour within cocoa supply chains serving the sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA returns to the White House supplying celebratory Easter chocolates
The US-based National Confectioners Association has made a return trip to the White House in supplying chocolate for the famed location’s annual Easter Egg Roll, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Chocolate Scorecard results highlights major need for raising cocoa farmer pay
The latest release of the annual Chocolate Scorecard from a group of 37 NGOs and universities assessing the state of the confectionery sector in terms of just how transparent and sustainable it is, has certainly provided some serious food for thought.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Special focus: Preparing for the future of biscuits and cookies
Confectionery Production examines the latest innovations in cookie and biscuit products and technology, and how they are meeting trends while ensuring compliance with health and sustainability requirements. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Exclusive: Ferrero World Confectionery Conference preview interview
The World Confectionery Conference will be returning as a live showcase this autumn. Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Francesco Tramontin, Ferrero’s vice president of EU institutional relations and the group’s public policy centre, who will be featuring as part of a dynamic line-up of speakers for our must-attend event of 2023
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: The global confectionery sector 2022 year in review
Editor Neill Barston offers a reflection on the most notable moments of 2022’s global confectionery calendar.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero: World Confectionery Conference 2023 interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Francesco Tramontin, of Ferrero, reflecting on this year’s event and looking ahead to our 2023 show, where he will be returning again to discuss key issues impacting on the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability