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Cadbury’s customers set to chose company’s next bunny ad campaign
US confectionery customers are being invited to judge some of the cutest pets around who are trying out for the fourth annual Cadbury Bunny tryouts, writes Neill Barston.
Urgent confectionery sector action on stemming deforestation needed
The last few years within the confectionery industry have seen an increasing spotlight being placed on the sustainability of the cocoa sector, with farming communities at the heart of the supply chain in West Africa facing considerable challenges.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocolate companies must intensify action, amid report claims of ‘near record’ deforestation in Ghana and Ivory Coast
Forests in key cocoa growing areas of Ghana and Ivory Coast are being lost at a rate equivalent of areas the size of major cities such as Madrid, Seoul or Chicago, according to claims made through latest satellite mapping research from the Mighty Earth organisation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey records annual revenue gains despite ongoing global challenges
Hershey’s CEO and president Michele Buck has welcomed the company’s improved annual results, which revealed net sales up 10% for the year, at $8.9 billion, against a backdrop of uncertain market conditions, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey recognised as among the ‘most just’ US businesses in latest industry study
The US-based Hershey Company has been recognised as one of America’s Most socially responsible businesses by JUST Capital and media partner CNBC for the third consecutive year, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa coalition looks to EU Commission to deliver after further delays to human rights due diligence
This past week saw key action of support from of one of the most notable new joint ventures from industry with a formation of a cocoa coalition of chocolate companies including Ferrero, Hershey, Mars Wrigley, Mondelēz International, Nestle, and Tony’s Chocolonely, alongside Fairtrade International and Rainforest Alliance.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa coalition of key confectionery brands welcomes EU progress on deforestation legislation
A cocoa coalition of chocolate companies including Ferrero, Hershey, Mars Wrigley, Mondelēz International, Nestle, and Tony’s Chocolonely, alongside Fairtrade International and Rainforest Alliance have welcomed EU progress on deforestation regulations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey delivers newly revamped customer insights centres targeting retail growth
The US-based Hershey Company has confirmed delivery of its newly reimagined Hershey Insights Centres – advanced facilities and digital tools offering retail customers the chance to develop strategy based on its consumer research, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory
The Grinch enters into the Christmas spirit with Hershey’s Kisses series
However hard he initially tried, the Grinch wasn’t able to cancel Christmas, and this year he’s seemingly entered into the festive spirit supporting Hershey with a limited edition ‘Kisses’ range, reports Neill Barston.
Hershey’s Reese’s brand marks US Thanksgiving with largest-ever limited edition pie
Marking US Thanksgiving celebrations, the Hershey-owned Reese’s brand has offered its own take on the traditional pie through releasing its largest ever, limited edition super-sized, 9-inch peanut butter cup, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Hershey lines up major $1.2 billion deal for US-based Dot’s Pretzels business
The US-based Hershey Company has made a $1.2 billion move to acquire American snacks specialist business Dot’s Pretzels, amid sustained broader category growth, writes Neill Barston.
Hershey establishes joint venture with a2 for its first chocolate milk
US confectionery giant Hershey has made a key diversification move into a new segment for the business in gearing up to release a co-branded chocolate milk series with The a2 Milk Company for its American market, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Global Halloween celebrations gather pace with a frighteningly strong array of treats this season
Frighteningly fantastic final preparations are coming together for this year’s Halloween celebrations this weekend, with events and limited edition confectionery set to form part of events around the world writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Halloween celebrations in US set for confectionery twist with special KitKat costumes
As supernaturally fine Halloween celebrations gather pace around the world, KitKat in the US has been doing its bit to bring costume prep from fright to delight with an exclusive ensemble taking group costumes in a very quirky direction, writes Neill Barston.