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Classic Cadbury’s Crème Egg tops poll of retro chocolates due for a retail revival
A growing trend for reviving nostalgic confectionery favourites has led to a study from online retail group OnBuy.com – which found Cadbury’s original flavour Crème Egg is the most favoured candidate for a comeback.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Mars reviews social media presence amid global anti-racism campaigns
US-based Mars, Incorporated, has responded to the Black Lives Matter anti-racism campaign in ordering an immediate review of its social media presence within global markets.
Mars joins major global firms seeking climate change measures amid pandemic response
Mars CEO Grant F. Reid has joined over 100 CEOs of global firms including confectionery and ingredients sector companies in calling on governments to consider climate action as part of economic recovery plans from the impact of coronavirus.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Cocoa and Forests Initiative plants four million trees in drive against deforestation
Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI), has reported major progress towards ending deforestation in Ghana and Ivory Coast, with four million trees planted and a million farmers receiving training. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Market focus: US confectionery sector faces key challenges amid coronavirus pandemic
The world’s biggest single confectionery market is always an interesting one to observe, but like all others, the US market faces a battle to recover from the effects left in the wake of coronavirus affecting the nation. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Potential chocolate breakthrough for Mars could offer a key boost to African confectionery
The decision by Mars to place a patent for a new chocolate series that has a higher melting point is extremely interesting on a number of levels.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Mars files patent for chocolate with greater resistance to melting
Scientists at Mars have made what could prove a notable product breakthrough in filing a patent for a type of chocolate that has greater resistance to melting in higher temperatures – making it viable for nations with warmer climates. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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