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Mondelez reports notable gains on ESG goals
Key gains have been reported by Mondelēz International with the release of its latest Snacking Made Right report, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Cocoa reflections: Amsterdam Cocoa week and Chocoa’s 2024 edition took on major industry issues
The global cocoa sector is under the microscope as never before amid major production challenges that have seen the key confectionery ingredient more than doubling in price within just a year. Kathryn Brand reports from the Amsterdam Cocoa Week events, including Chocoa and the WCF Partnership meeting
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Belgium’s Choprabisco set for confectionery showcase at the World Cocoa Conference
Choprabisco, the key Royal Belgian Association of the Chocolate, Praline, Biscuit and Confectionery Industry is set to play its part among exhibitors at this year’s World Cocoa Conference, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Rainforest Alliance places farmer pay and EUDR legislation as key World Cocoa Conference topics
The Rainforest Alliance organisation is set to make a notable appearance at the World Cocoa Conference opening this weekend, placing farmer’s living income, EUDR regulations and regenerative agriculture as key issues for action to deliver on sustainability goals, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
BDSI study shows shoppers say the State should not influence eating choices
Research from the BDSI German confectionery association has revealed the results of a recent survey that showed an overwhelming total of 84% of respondents believed that people should decide for themselves what food and treats they eat, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Tony’s Chocolonely confirms Waitrose as first UK “Mission ally” retailer
Dutch ethically founded confectionery impact brand Tony’s Chocolonely has secured a major partnership with UK store Waitrose, which becomes the first British retailer to become one of its ‘Mission allies’ on industry sustainable cocoa sourcing, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Exclusive: Eyes of the industry trained upon the fifth edition of the World Cocoa Conference
This year’s World Cocoa Conference is gearing-up to be staged in the Belgian capital, Brussels. Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Michel Arrion, executive director of
the International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO), which is behind the key global event
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Cocoa Canopy’s range set to gain full Ocado listing
Drinking chocolate brand Cocoa Canopy’s complete range of five varieties is set to be stocked through Ocado from next month, enhancing the company’s overall retailing prominence.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation greets inflation drop, yet warns of agriculture and labelling challenges
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has welcomed a further inflation drop to 4% in February, though warned that unstable weather conditions within many agricultural sectors around the world could pose further significant challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Oterra colours appoints new chief financial officer amid continued expansion
Danish headquartered natural colours group, Oterra, has appointed Hubert Windegger as its new chief financial officer joining the business this month, as it continues its global market expansion, including operating within confectionery segments, writes Neill Barston.
Fairtrade International strengthens its key human rights and hired labour standards
Fairtrade International has confirmed a key enhancement of its hired labour standards within its supply chains for markets including the cocoa sector, as it seeks to prepare for major legislative reforms being put forward within the EU, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Tasty Mates successfully takes on BBC’s Dragon’s Den stars
Taking on the Dragons for the BBC’s flagship business TV show is a daunting prospect for any entrepreneur. Editor Neill Barston speaks to Joe Woolf, co-founder of Tasty Mates, after successfully winning vital investment for his confectionery business
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Cloetta confirms Katarina Tell as new president and CEO
Swedish confectionery company Cloetta has named Katarina Tell as its new president and CEO, who will be taking up the role from this September, as its present postholder, Henri de Sauvage Nolting steps down from the post this autumn, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International attains key Science Based Targets Initiative validation, as scheme faces scrutiny
Mondelēz International has confirmed its environmental performance on becoming ‘deforestation free’ for key ingredients of cocoa, palm and soy by 2025 is on track, as its short-term 2030 greenhouse gas reduction targets are validated by the Science Based Targets (SBTi) initiative, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability