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Cocoa prices continue to soar, as weather and crop deficits hit global industry
Cocoa prices have reportedly risen to their highest recorded level on the New York stock exchange since the 1970s, standing at $5,874 a tonne (£4,655), yesterday, causing notable industry concern, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Oreo creates an out-of-this-world prize for latest cookie series
Oreo is encouraging fans to take one giant leap for snacking kind with its latest galaxy-inspired cookie offering the chance to win a stellar prize of a journey with spaceflight experience company, Space Perspective, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Global chocolate market projected to show $45 billion growth over five years
A sustained pattern of growth has been projected for the global chocolate market, which is expected to deliver a total of $45.78 billion increase in value between 2022 and 2027, with premium brands leading the pack for delivering its enhanced performance, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Time for industry to shine with World Confectionery Awards entries
This year’s World Confectionery Awards, forming an integral part of our World Confectionery Conference taking place in the UK this October, are set to celebrate some of the most significant achievements across the industry in 2023.
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 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