Barry Parkin

Mars joins with Fairtrade and cocoa co-ops for farming sustainability schemes

Mars Incorporated, supported by a group of organisations including Fairtrade, will be embarking on a major new initiative assisting 14,000 smallholder cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast and Indonesia over the next decade, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability

Mars invites Mondelēz International, Nestlé and General Mills into key climate action group

Mars, Incorporated has alongside industry partners, invited nine major global brands including Mondelēz International, Nestlé and General Mills, to the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition (Supplier LoCT) consortium, designed to drive action on delivering net-zero greenhouse gases, writes Neill Barston.

World Cocoa Foundation confirms new president to continue cocoa sustainability mission

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has named experienced non-profit sector professional Martin Short as its new president to continue its mission of driving cocoa supply chain sustainability, writes Neill Barston.

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

Mars moves to co-found Supplier Leadership on Climate initiative

Mars, Incorporated, has joined with sustainability consultancy Guidehouse, to form the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition, to deliver further industry engagement on tackling climate change, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability

President of the World Cocoa Foundation, Rick Scobey, confirms his departure

Rick Scobey, president of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), described his role as ‘one of the great joys of my career’ as he calls time on five years in post serving the sector, reports Neill Barston

Events

Tue

10

Dec

Choco Tec

The bi-annual Choco Tec event is set to return to Koelnmesse’s conference centre in Cologne, Germany, showcasing key developments across the value chain of the confectionery sector, which Confectionery Production has continued to play a supporting role. Visit choco-tec.com

Sat

18

Jan

Sigep World

Having newly rebranded as Sigep World, the major event for the foodservice sector is set to place a significant spotlight on developments across the bakery, confectionery, gelato and pizza market segments. The event, held in Rimini, Italy, has traditionally offered a strong platform for its domestic businesses, but is attracting a growing number of international participants.

Sun

19

Jan

The SFA Winter Fancy Food & Confection Show

The Winter Fancy Food Show offers trend-setting makers, buyers, and distributors a first look at the products, flavors, and ideas set to reshape retail shelves and menu listings across the country and the world.

Sun

2

Feb

ISM & ProSweets

ISM returns for 2025 celebrating the global confectionery company, with new products from around the world, as well as highlighting the latest trends and developments for the global confectionery and snacks markets. Its companion show, ProSweets, is set to once again showcase the best in equipment, systems and ingredients for the segment. Confectionery Production will be on hand to report live as a media partner. See ism-cologne.com

Tue

4

Feb

Chocoa

Chocoa is set to offer a host of key cocoa and chocolate presentations and displays of new products from across the sector, with sustainability being a core consideration for the event, as the industry continues to grapple with notable challenges. The show, taking place in Amsterdam, forms part of a week-long series of industry celebrations.

Wed

19

Mar

World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting

The World Cocoa Foundation’s latest partnership meeting is being staged at a notably challenging point for the sector, which is amid a particularly turbulent period of supply chain challenges that will come under the microscope during the event.

Being held in Sao Paulo, the meeting will feature some of the sector’s most respected names, offering insights into how combined solutions can be formed for the industry’s future.

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