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Mars targets growth to $1 billion for its global ice cream business
Mars has confirmed ambitious targets to extend its ice cream business, led by its Dovebar, to a value of $1 billion by 2030, amid notable wider category growth, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Mars UK and DHL delivery facility crowns £350 million sustainability investment
Mars UK and DHL have joined forces to create an advanced warehousing facility, London Thames Gateway, as part of a wider £350 million investment and partnership between the two businesses, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars offers key market insights with Sweets & Snacks opening session
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo includes a dynamic series of confectionery insights discussions, including an initial session led by Mars Wrigley confectionery, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars creates $500 million sustainability bonds to drive global environmental improvement schemes
US-headquartered Mars has confirmed creation of its $500 million sustainability bonds scheme, which has been designed to help the business deliver significant environmental improvements across its global operations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Cocoa Coalition confectionery companies back plans for EU forced labour legislation
The Cocoa Coalition of leading confectionery companies and key industry organisations including Fairtrade has put forward its latest position paper backing EU legislation designed to tackle ongoing issues of forced labour within cocoa supply chains serving the sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
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
Special feature: Ethical cocoa sourcing under the spotlight
Sustainability standards in cocoa sourcing have remained rightly high on the global agenda. Neill Barston examines the core issues and developments making major headlines
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, 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
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
Mars confirms deal for award-winning Trü Frü healthier snacking brand
Mars has confirmed a deal to acquire fast-rising US-based Trü Frü, better-for-you, whole-fruit snacking brand from its founders and management team, after the business gained award honours at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Latest Cocoa Barometer report calls for urgent systemic change to deliver sustainability
The latest Cocoa Barometer state of the industry report has highlighted urgent need for reform of government policy and purchasing practices to ensure the future viability for key producing nations in Ghana and Ivory Coast reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cadbury emerges as UK’s favourite Halloween treat, despite cost of living crisis biting
Consumers have named Cadbury as the UK’s most popular brand for Halloween treats, according to analysis from intelligence platform Vypr, which also noted a planned cut in retail spending amid the cost of living crisis, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Fairtrade joins with Mars and Ecookim for Ivory Coast cocoa farmer support venture
Fairtrade has joined with Mars and co-operative organisation ECOOKIM for a key initiative seeking to drive the delivery of improved wages for farmers within Ivory Coast, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
M&Ms unveils its first new character in a decade, celebrating inclusivity
A Major move has been confirmed by M&Ms in delivering its first new character for a decade with its latest character and ‘spokescandy’ simply known as Purple, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability