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Nestlé names sustainably sourced cocoa among key areas for 2050 climate impact goals
The Nestlé group has placed supporting sustainably sourced cocoa as among key targets for achieving its ambitious 2050 net-zero climate goals, writes, Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
KitKat seeks safari inspiration for its latest dark and white bar release
A bold new safari-inspired version of KitKat is launching a distinctive Zebra variety of the brand feature a crispy wafer on a dark chocolate base, topped with marbled dark and white chocolate, reports Neill Barston.
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Chocoa unveils major industry names for 2021 virtual event
The Chocoa cocoa and chocolate trade fair has unveiled major industry figures for its online event, including an opening address from ICCO executive director Michel Arrion, and representatives from Nestle, Cargill, and the Solidaridad organisation, reports Neill Barston.
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Sustainability remains top of the industry’s agenda
Two of the standout developments for the confectionery sector in recent days have concerned very differing areas of sustainability – Tony’s Chocolonely delivering its series of ‘look-alike’ chocolate bars, and Nestle’s global first in moving from plastic to paper packaging.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé commits to removing 250 million plastic Smarties packs a year in move to recyclable paper
A major move from Nestlé will see its core Smarties brand become the first global brand to achieve a key switch from plastic to recyclable paper packaging for its confectionery products worldwide, reports Neill Barston.
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Hershey unveils KitKat thins range for US customers, targeting ‘on the go’ markets
US customers of Kit Kat are in for something of a treat with the arrival of of its latest thins range, which are produced in the region under licence by The Hershey group.
Nestlé reports strong Christmas demand for its personalised Quality Street tins
The Nestlé group has reported a strong response to its recently-unveiled personalised Quality Street confectionery tins, which have offered some festive cheer amid challenging times, reports Neill Barston.
Japanese KitKat fans gain a festive treat with new aged whisky flavour variety
Japanese Nestlé customers are in for a particular treat this Christmas, as the company releases its limited edition whisky flavoured KitKat through its Chocolatory store, that uses 180-day barrel-aged cacao, reports Neill Barston.
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Nestlé agrees deal for Yinlu peanut milk business to focus on core areas including confectionery
Nestlé has agreed a deal for its Yinlu peanut milk and canned rice porridge businesses in China to Food Wise Co, as it repositions its strategy to focus on other core areas including developing confectionery, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
World Cocoa Foundation president raises concerns over ‘unprecedented challenges’ at partnership meeting
President of the World Cocoa Foundation Rick Scobey, has raised concerns over the ‘unprecedented challenges’ facing the sector in his opening remarks for the organisation’s annual partnership meeting, writes Neill Barston
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Nestlé records organic growth for its nine-month results, despite reduced confectionery sales
The Swiss-headquartered Nestlé group recorded 3.5% organic growth for its nine-month financial results, despite its confectionery division suffering a fall in sales amid the closure of retail outlets during the coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston
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NORC study on child labour in Ghana and Ivory Coast cocoa production finds more collaborative work required
A major study into progress of industry measures put in place to tackle child labour in key cocoa supply chains in Ghana and Ivory Coast, has found that while inroads have been made, there is a significant volume of work remaining, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
KitKat range expands with new Honeycomb and chocolate hazelnut spread flavours
Nestlé’s UK confectionery division has moved to extend its market-leading KiKat range with an addition of two new flavours, Honeycomb, and Chocolate Hazelnut spread, reports Neill Barston.
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Campaigners present Nestlé with petition over ending Fairtrade KitKat deal
Campaigners have protested at the UK headquarters of Nestlé, handing over a petition signed by 300,000 against the company’s move away from Fairtrade cocoa sourcing for its KitKat brand, reports Neill Barston.
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