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Major confectionery companies urge EU Commission to press ahead with due diligence laws
A group of key confectionery companies including Ferrero, Mars, Nestle, Hershey, Mondelez and Tony’s Chocolonely, have joined organisations including the Fairtrade, Solidaridad and the Voice Network, calling on the EU to forge ahead with planned major corporate due diligence legislation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Rowntree’s marks 60th anniversary with new Jelly Tots special edition
Nestlé-owned Rowntree’s has unveiled its latest arrival of the new Jelly Tots Tangy, in celebration of the classic brand’s 60th anniversary this year, writes Neill Barston.
Countdown to Christmas sees Nestlé deliver core favourites and updated confectionery series
Santa will be piling his sleigh high this Christmas with a host of new fun festive offerings from Nestlé including Smarties Elf Treats Giant Tube, Aero Orange Bubbles and Milkybar Fairy Lights, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Have a high-octane break with KitKat’s new Formula 1 deal
As race contenders hit the starting grid, Nestlé is aiming to be at the front of the pack as it signs a major deal for KitKat to become the official chocolate bar of Formula 1, reports Neill Barston.
Nestlé posts downturn in results, despite confectionery sales remaining resilient
Nestlé has released its latest results, with the company’s nine-month figures revealing sales of CHF 67.1 billion, down 2.4% from 68.8 billion for the same period last year, amid a warning from CEO Laurent Freixe that ‘demand would remain soft’ given weakened consumer spending, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa Coalition of Ferrero, Mars, Mondelez and Nestlé urges EU not to water down delay-hit EUDR environmental laws
A collective of major confectionery businesses known as the Cocoa Collective, including Ferrero, Mars, Mondelez International Nestlé, Tony’s Chocolonely, has urged the EU to resist any further amendments to EUDR legislation on tackling deforestation, which is already set to be delayed by a year, reports Neill Barston.
US KitKat success continues with vanilla variety’s permanent return
The Hershey Company has responded to fan demand to bring back KitKat vanilla flavour, with the classic chocolate treat regarded in the region as a key on-the-go snacking option, writes Neill Barston.
Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider makes shock decision to step down, as Laurent Freixe named successor
Mark Schneider, CEO of Nestlé has made a shock decision to stand down from his role after eight years, with the company naming Laurent Freixe, its executive vice president of its Latin American business, as his successor, reports Neill Barston.
Summer of fun with Milkybar and Rowntree’s unexpected collaboration
Nestlé has unveiled its latest summer treat in the form of a novel brand collaboration between Milkybar and Rowntree’s joining forces for a duet in the form of a new sharing bag, Milkybar Jelly & Ice Cream, writes Neill Barston.
KitKat flavoured Nescafé Dolce Gusto set to take the chill out of a damp UK summer
With the UK being hit with unseasonably cool weather over the past two months, Nescafé Dolce Gusto may well be on to a winner with its latest offering in the form of KitKat Hot Chocolate pods, writes Neill Barston.
Nestle: behind the scenes at York KitKat and the Income Accelerator scheme
Editor Neill Barston meets the Nestle UK team to tour its flagship York site, and discuss its Income Accelerator project supporter cocoa sector workers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé continues progress with scaling-up Income Accelerator scheme for cocoa communities
A key sustainability milestone for Nestlé has been delivered as its UK manufacturing facilities are set to feature cocoa sourced through its Income Accelerator programme supporting farmers in its core supply chains, including in West Africa, writes Neill Barston.
Kitkat gains fresh double chunky dark chocolate edition
A fresh flavour is being added to the KitKat family, which has added a chunky crunchy double chocolate edition to the longstanding range, which has continued to offer a strong performance in global markets, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa reflections: Amsterdam Cocoa week and Chocoa’s 2024 edition took on major industry issues
The global cocoa sector is under the microscope as never before amid major production challenges that have seen the key confectionery ingredient more than doubling in price within just a year. Kathryn Brand reports from the Amsterdam Cocoa Week events, including Chocoa and the WCF Partnership meeting
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability