africa
Mars Wrigley intensifies the battle for production sustainability
The announcement by Mars Wrigley Confectionery on its decision for a $1 billion package of support to assist African cocoa growing communities is a definite step in the right direction.
Mars Wrigley creates $1 billion fund for improving cocoa sustainability
Global chocolate business Mars Wrigley Confectionery has devised a $1 billion plan over the next decade for improving sustainability within its cocoa supply chain, offering greater support to communities in key African cocoa growing countries.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Theegarten-Pactec gears up for Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai
German-based packaging specialist Theegarten-Pactec has revealed it will be showcasing its latest EK4 packaging machine at the international Gulfood Manufacturing event in Dubai this November.
ISM confirms key expansion for 2019’s global confectionery fair
The organisers of the ISM international confectionery trade fair have confirmed next year’s event in Cologne, Germany, is set to be even bigger than ever with an additional hall dedicated to industry developments.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill doubles levels of sustainable cocoa sourced from Ghana
Global ingredients group Cargill has reported that the amount of sustainable cocoa sourced in Ghana has doubled to 10,000 metric tonnes since the establishment of its own licensed buying company (LBC) model.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Gulfood manufacturing set to mark its fifth anniversary in Dubai
Gulfood Manufacturing is marking its fifth anniversary with a raft of cutting-edge industry solutions, including for the confectionery and bakery sectors with its latest event confirmed for the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) between 6-8 November 2018.
MIA ethical chocolate brand completes crowdfunding venture
Bean-to-bar chocolate company MIA (Made in Africa) has successfully completed a crowdfunding campaign, gaining £137,000 towards improving its production facilities in Madagascar.
Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Casa Luker joins Colombian government in cocoa production initiative
Colombian confectionery company Casa Luker has joined with the country’s government and National Cocoa Federation in pledging to produce deforestation-free and ‘peace-friendly’ cocoa by 2020.
Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sales revenues dip for Barry Callebaut amid pressure on raw materials prices
Barry Cellebaut has reported sales revenue of CHF 5.2 billion (€4.5 billion), for the first nine months of the 2017/2018 financial year, down 2.4% year-on-year.
Nestlé membership of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil is renewed
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) association, has reinstated Nestlé’s membership after renewing its action plan on using 100% certified sustainable palm oil by 2023.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
IPACK-IMA event in Italy opens with trade visitors from around the world
A wide range of innovations are expected to be unveiled at this year’s IPACK-IMA event that opened in Milan, Italy today
Barry Callebaut opens Chocolate Academy centre in South Africa
On 8 May 2018, the Barry Callebaut Group opened the first Chocolate Academy centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Cocoa Barometer report raises concerns over child labour and farming sustainability
An updated Cocoa Barometer report for 2018 has expressed concerns over progress on sustainability measures and supporting farming communities in West Africa.
Gisco backs World Cocoa Conference drive for action on living wage for farmers
The German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa (Gisco), has backed the World Cocoa Conference’s core message calling for urgent action on delivering a living wage for farmers in the sector.