Brazil
The World Cocoa Farmers Organisation expresses concerns over Amazon fires
The World Cocoa Farmers Organisation (WCFO) has expressed fears over widespread Amazon rainforest fires that it says could have hugely damaging impacts on the environment and Brazilian communities.
Cargill shows progress with latest annual sustainability report
The latest chocolate and sustainability report from Cargill has highlighted its work supporting key cocoa growing communities across Brazil, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Indonesia.
Brazil’s leading confectioners prepare for Sweets and Snacks Expo
A group of leading Brazilian confectionery companies have confirmed plans to launch a wide range of new flavours and better-for-you products at Sweets and Snacks Expo 2019.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Hershey Company records global quarter sales growth of 2.3% to $2.02 billion
The US-based Hershey Company has reported net sales of $2.02 billion for the first quarter of 2019, showing an increase of 2.3% across its international confectionery operations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
ABICAB president projects positive outlook for Brazilian confectionery market
Ubiracy Fonsêca, president of ABICAB, the Brazilian Chocolate, Peanuts and Candies Industry Association, has projected a positive outlook for 2019’s national confectionery market. Neill Barston meets him at ISM to discuss the fast-growing confectionery sector
Brazilian confectionery companies achieve record results at ISM
The organisers of the Brazilian pavilion at this year’s ISM have reported the country’s strongest ever results at the event, with 17 companies generating a total of more than $6 million at the key trade fair.
Brazilian pavilion offers expanded range of confectioners at ISM
The Brazilian pavilion at this year’s ISM trade fair at Cologne, Germany, has been expanded to include a total of 17 confectionery companies representing the country.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Olam records lower profits amid trading challenges
Olam International, the global cocoa and ingredients business, has reported a third quarter dip in profits, down 14.2% to $20.7 million and nine month profits down 13.6% to $272.6 million, which it attributed to ongoing challenging trading conditions.
Hopes for growth in the South American confectionery market
Confectionery has an especially distinguished history in South America, though challenging economic conditions have affected some of its markets. Neill Barston reports
Key extension of Mondelēz International’s Cocoa Life sustainability scheme set for Brazil
Mondelēz International has unveiled the expansion of its global cocoa sustainability initiative, Cocoa Life, in Brazil, aiming to create empowered and thriving cocoa farming communities, by helping farmers to become more profitable and stable with their production.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
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 plans $150 million product texturising facility
The Cargill group has unveiled $150 million investment plans for a HM pectin citrus texturiser production facility in Brazil, South America, which will have wide application use including for the confectionery sector.
Brightest young global confectionery talent to compete at iba
An array of young industry talent from around the world will be competing at the Junior world championship of confectioners, being held at iba in Munich, Germany, for the first time.
Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Academy of Chocolate awards celebrate winners from around the world
Chocolatiers from around the world gathered at Claridge’s Hotel in the London, UK, this week to celebrate at annual Academy of Chocolate awards party.