Malaysia
Ferrero moves towards 100% satellite mapping of palm oil supplies
The Ferrero group has made a key environmental move in committing to using the Starling satellite monitoring and verification service for its palm oil sourcing operations, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
German confectionery industry continues to support sustainable palm oil sourcing
The German confectionery industry has reaffirmed its position of supporting ethically monitored production methods across the value chain, including palm oil processing – which is now reportedly 94% certified from sustainable sources, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé initiates three million tree planting scheme in Malaysia
A major environmental improvement measure has been unveiled by Nestlé, with plans to plant three million trees over three years through its Project RELeaf reforestation initiative in Malaysia, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
BDSI welcomes German government commitment on sustainable palm oil supplies
The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has welcomed a key political commitment from the country’s federal government on ensuring greater levels of sustainable palm oil supplies, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Malaysia’s JB Cocoa enhances its Indonesian processing operations
Malaysian-based business JB Cocoa, based in Jahor, has reported an upturn in the efficiency of its processing, as it reveals in this insight into its operations within the region, which includes a facility in Indonesia.
Palsgaard achieves complete carbon neutral production across its global sites
Marking its centenary year, the Danish-based Palsgaard group has confirmed a major environmental goal of achieving total carbon-neutral production two years early, describing the move as a milestone for the whole ingredients industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sustainably sourced palm oil could provide confectionery sector answers
With sustainability of cocoa sourcing remaining high on the sector’s agenda, confectionery consultant Graham Godfrey asks if responsibly farmed alternatives to cocoa butter, such as palm oil, should be considered
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Roundtable on sustainable palm oil agrees enhanced standards
The international Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), has agreed a new standard aimed at strengthening environmental protection, social development and economic prosperity across the sustainable palm oil supply chain, which is widely used in confectionery.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé pilot scheme aims to tackle human rights and labour abuses in palm oil supply
Ambitious plans have been put forward by Nestlé for a collaboration with Sime Darby Plantation (SDP), piloting a scheme aiming to tackle human and labour rights abuses within the company’s palm oil supply chain in Malaysia.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory