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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
Special focus: Preparing for the future of biscuits and cookies
Confectionery Production examines the latest innovations in cookie and biscuit products and technology, and how they are meeting trends while ensuring compliance with health and sustainability requirements. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, 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
Mondelēz agrees $1.3 billion deal for key gum businesses to Perfetti Van Melle
Mondelēz International has struck a key deal valued at $1.35 billion to sell its US, Canadian and European gum businesses to the Perfetti Van Melle Group, as part of its wider development strategy, 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
Mondelēz international revamps snacking website supporting under-pressure retailers
As retailing operations around the world come under renewed pressure from inflation at record levels within the UK and around the world, Mondelēz International has launched a new website to support the sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Mondelēz marks 10th anniversary reaffirming its responsible enjoyment values
Mondelēz International has marked its 10th anniversary under its present branding through reaffirming its mission values of empowering consumers to enjoy confectionery and snacks responsibly, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz reveals plans for third intake of its CoLab Snackfutures scheme
Following two initial years of successful intakes, Mondelēz International has opened applications for its third edition of its CoLab 2023 initiative focused on supporting dynamic start-up businesses, writes Neill Barston.
Mondelēz launches major ‘better for you’ drive with ranges meeting HFSS guidelines
A major ‘better-for-you’ drive has been launched by Mondelēz International in release a total of eight new and reformulated biscuits, confectionery and snacks lines that will not be categorised as high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS), reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cadbury challenges consumers to guess mystery Dairy Milk flavours
An innovative move from Cadbury in the UK will see the brand launching a nationwide competition in stores this summer, challenging consumers to guess the identity of two new Dairy Milk mystery bars, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Barry Callebaut suspends chocolate production from its core Belgian site amid Salmonella detection
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has confirmed that it has temporarily suspended production at its primary manufacturing site at Wieze in Belgium, after detecting a salmonella positive production lot, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo marks 25th anniversary in fine Chicago style
Returning once again to its long-term home in Chicago, this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo marked the event’s 25th anniversary in style. Editor Neill Barston casts an eye over key developments.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability