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Jacobs Foundation joins forces with confectionery industry tackling child labour
A joint venture has been launched between the Jacobs Foundation, a global youth development organisation, and major players in the chocolate sector to create a national action plan tackling child labour in Ivory Coast.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Global sugar confectionery markets projected to increase over the next five years
Sales of sugar confectionery, including toffee, boiled sweets and marshmallow, are projected to reach $69.5 billion by 2026, according to new research published by Polaris Market Research.
Industry report reveals blockchain could assist tackling deforestation
A report from Lumina Intelligence has highlighted potential for technology to address blind spots that have allowed land degradation and forest clearing to persist despite the chocolate industry’s push for deforestation-free cocoa.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Caobisco calls for collective due diligence to support cocoa sector sustainability
Caobisco, the trade association for the European chocolate, biscuits and confectionery manufacturing sector, has issued a statement calling for collective due diligence across the industry’s supply chain to address key human rights and environmental issues.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Chocoa hones in on sustainability
Travelling to Amsterdam for the latest edition of Chocoa, there is a strong sense of anticipation surrounding its key conference element. It is perhaps no surprise that its core theme centres on sector sustainability, which remains perhaps the most pressing of all challenges facing the industry. This is reflected by the calibre of speakers which […]
Ferrero rated by WWF as leading business for sustainable palm oil sourcing
Italian-founded confectionery group Ferrero has welcomed results of a WWF Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard, which rated the company as number one out of 173 sector businesses for its sustainable sourcing policies.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars partners with the US Agency for International Development for sustainability drive
Global confectionery and food group Mars, Incorporated, has partnered with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in a joint initiative addressing key global sustainability challenges.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Research finds demand for sugar reduced ranges continues in US markets
A study from research organisation Innova Market Insights survey, has found that sugar reduction is a popular option for three in five US consumers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Mars pledges to accelerate its core climate change initiative
International confectionery and food group Mars has confirmed its ambition to accelerate action to tackle climate change, with the launch of its new #PledgeForPlanet initiative.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Research finds high demand for healthier snacks in Asia Pacific markets
A study from analytics group Globaldata has found that increased concerns over high sugar consumption, artificial ingredients and boredom with regular indulgence are driving consumers in Asia to move away from traditional confectionery.
Mars completes acquisition of foodspring nutrition group
Mars, Incorporated has confirmed the completion of acquiring a significant majority stake in the foodspring.
Researchers find significant sugar rise in chocolate confectionery in the UK over 25 years
A research paper from the Queen Mary University of London has found that sugar levels in chocolate confectionery within the UK have risen significantly over the past two decades.
Mars joins global initiative promoting human rights as part of work supporting cocoa growing sector
Global manufacturer Mars, Incorporated has joined a coalition of 34 leading international companies committed to increasing business action to advance human rights throughout their value chains.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation calls for waiving of competition laws over ‘no deal’ Brexit
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has called upon government to relax competition laws to allow businesses to coordinate supplies in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory