Voice Network

World Cocoa Conference 2024 review

Editor Neill Barston speaks to leading cocoa sector representatives at this year’s World Cocoa Conference, including Antonie Fountain of the Voice Network, Sylvestre Owono, of Puratos and Michel Arrion, executive director of the ICCO organisation.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, 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

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

Cocoa Coalition urges EU Commission action on sustainable sourcing

The global Cocoa Coalition, consisting of major confectionery groups and industry organisations, has urged EU nations to seize ‘a golden opportunity’ of plans from Ivory Coast and Ghana governments to create an economic pact for Sustainable Cocoa, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Cocoa coalition of key confectionery brands welcomes EU progress on deforestation legislation

A cocoa coalition of chocolate companies including Ferrero, Hershey, Mars Wrigley, Mondelēz International, Nestle, and Tony’s Chocolonely, alongside Fairtrade International and Rainforest Alliance have welcomed EU progress on deforestation regulations, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

World Cocoa Foundation places delivering on sustainability at core of partnership meeting

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has revealed its key annual partnership meeting is set to place the future sustainability of its industry at the heart of the two-day event, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Events

Mon

12

May

Sweets & Snacks Expo

The annual Sweets & Snacks Expo returns to Indianapolis this May, between 12-15, showcasing global developments in the confectionery sector, including its companion supplier showcase event. Visit sweetsandsnacks.com for full details.

Sun

18

May

iba

The established bakery event, which also covers confectionery segments, returns to Dusseldorf showcasing some of the sector’s key developments so far this year for the global industry. Visit iba-tradefair.com

Thu

11

Sep

World Confectionery Conference

Our fifth edition of the World Confectionery Conference is set to make a notable return to Brussels, Belgium for 2025, after successful celebrations for Confectionery Production magazine’s 90th anniversary for the 2024 edition. The event will cover the full spectrum of the industry, from finished product advancements, through to equipment, systems and ingredients topics, as well as key industry trends that are shaping the sector. For updates, follow the website confectioneryconference.com

Wed

29

Oct

Dairy Industries Expo

The Dairy Industries Expo is set to take place in 29-30 October 2025 at the NAEC Stoneleigh.

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