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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
Sweets & Snacks Expo returns to Chicago for final time ahead of switch to new venues
Organisers of the Sweets & Snacks Expo have confirmed that registration for this year’s event is now open, as it returns to Chicago, Illinois, for a final time before subsequently moving on to two new locations in the US, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Hershey unveils major Valentine’s series, after gaining key industry accolade
US-based Hershey has unveiled its latest selection of Valentine’s treats across its portfolio, including special editions of its milk chocolate heart bars, Kisses and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups gift boxes, as the company is recognised again for its employment culture, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey sued in the US over heavy metals in chocolate allegations
US chocolate business Hershey has been sued in a New York case that is being contested on concerns over alleged levels of heavy metals within some of its product ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, 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
Hershey devises national heat map of perfect pairings for Christmas
Hershey has added some festive cheer to the Christmas season in delivering a heat map holiday season pairing guide to create to boost traditional celebrations, reports Neill Barston.
Hershey enters festive spirit with hot chocolate bomb series
US confectionery business Hershey has set the tone for the Christmas season with its latest array of treats, including a new hot chocolate bomb, writes Neill Barston.
Hershey reports higher sales for Q3 financial results
US confectionery giant Hershey has released its latest third quarter results that revealed consolidated net sales of $2,728.2 million, up 15.6%, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory
Exclusive: Global Halloween confectionery celebrations taken to a supernaturally fine new level
Global celebrations for Halloween will be kicked-off in ghoulishly fine fashion this evening, with a host of confectionery playing its traditional central role in festivities around the world, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
KitKat’s magical bowl offers US fans a real spooky Halloween treat
Hershey is hoping to work a little confectionery magic on visitors to its latest Halloween treat, as it unveils a KitKat ‘never ending trick or treat bowl’ for fans of the brand in the US, writes Neill Barston.
Hershey creates new Future CEO initiative to further support women across its workforce
The US-based Hershey Company has confirmed plans to create a new Future CEO scheme as part of measures designs to invest in supporting career progression and empowerment for women across its organisation, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey set for $90 million investment extending Mexican production facilities
US confectionery giant Hershey is set for a major Mexican production project in the region of $90 million delivering two new production lines in the border state of Nuevo Leon, writes Neill Barston.
Hershey gains Great Place to Work certification based on strong company culture
The US-headquartered Hershey Company is celebrating after its US business has been certified by Great Place to Work, a key international authority on workplace culture, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Hershey records second quarter growth, despite supply chain and ingredients challenges
Hershey has reported sales growth for the second quarter of its financial year, with net sales of $2.34 billion for the period, representing a 19.3% increase, despite a backdrop of challenging wider market conditions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability