Godiva
Earthworm, Nestlé and Godiva combine for Ivory Coast cocoa scheme
The Earthworm Foundation not for profit organisation has joined a key Ivory Coast palm oil and cocoa project with Nestlé, Godiva, Pro Fair Trade and SIPEF-CI (Société Internationale de Plantations et de Finances – Côte d’Ivoire).
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Sustainable packaging move by pladis to remove 80 million trays from landfill annually
Global snacking group pladis has pledged to remove all non-recyclable black plastic and PVDC film from its British ranges by this June, saving 80 million trays from landfill each year, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Godiva set to close US stores in response to the coronavirus pandemic
Premium chocolate business Godiva is reportedly is set to close all 128 of its US stores by the end of March, which has been attributed to ‘waning demand’ for physical retail amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
Godiva becomes latest confectionery brand to join Earthworm Foundation
The global Godiva confectionery brand has been confirmed as the latest premium brand to join the not-for-profit Earthworm Foundation, as part of its ongoing campaigning for key environmental improvements for the cocoa supply chain sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Godiva names Brent Franks as chief operating officer
Godiva Chocolatier has named Brent Franks as chief operating officer (COO).
pladis appoints David Murray as new UK managing director
Global snacks group pladis has confirmed David Murray as managing director for the company’s UK & Ireland operations.
Godiva appoints supply chain officer for brand expansion
Premium confectionery business Godiva Chocolatier has appointed Martin Reid has joined the company as chief supply chain officer.
Godiva appoints president role for European and Middle East markets
Premium confectionery brand Godiva Godiva Chocolatier has appointed Olivier de Mendez as president for the UK, Middle East and Turkey, as the business continues to expand in the region.
Godiva confirms global expansion move with partial sale of Asian businesses
The Belgian-founded Godiva Chocolatier confectionery group is to sell part of its Asian assets to MBK Partners as part of a wider global expansion plan for the business for an undisclosed sum.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability