South America
Cargill progresses production plans for $150 million Brazilian pectin plant
Global production is set to shortly begin at Cargill’s new advanced $150 million pectin production facility, located in Bebedouro, Brazil, serving a number of markets including confectionery segments, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Luker Chocolate enters fast-rising oat milk bar market with healthier option series
Colombian ethically-founded Luker Chocolate has released its latest bar series featuring oat milk and organic sugar in response to sustained growth in the market for healthier confectionery options, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Cargill expands global pectin footprint with opening of $150 million Brazil facility
Cargill’s pectin plant located in Bebedouro, Brazil, significantly expands the company’s ability to meet growing global demand for the label-friendly texturizing ingredient.
Olam faces prosecution over alleged child labour within Brazilian supply chains
Olam International has reportedly found itself among one of three food companies being sued by Brazilian state prosecutors over claims of failing to address child labour concerns within its supply chains – which the company strongly denies, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Luker Chocolate’s crafted at origin products secure double win at AVPA Paris 2021
The family-owned Colombian chocolate company has received two awards for its crafted at origin chocolate, in a competition held by the Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products (AVPA).
Ecuador’s Republica del Cacao chocolate series gains UK distribution
Ecuadorian premium chocolate brand Republica del Cacao is expanding its global presence after gaining British distribution through Henley Bridge, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
South America’s confectionery market battles the economic storm of coronavirus
The South American confectionery market is one which has enjoyed a strong international reputation, yet as Neill Barston discovers, this year’s coronavirus pandemic has affected the region notably, as it has with other territories around the world
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut begins work on advanced new Ecuador cocoa facility
Barry Callebaut laid the foundation for future growth of the cocoa value chain in Ecuador in a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art, cocoa facility in Durán.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Olam confirms 100% cocoa sourcing traceability in its supply chains
Ingredients business Olam Cocoa has confirmed it has now achieved 100% traceability of directly sourced cocoa across its international supply chain, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Special focus: Barry Callebaut’s US division responds to production challenges amid ongoing pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has had major operational implications for businesses across the sector. Neill Barston quizzes Stacey Popham, VP of quality, food safety and regulatory at the US division of Barry Callebaut, on how the confectionery company has responded to the unprecedented conditions
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Peruvian cocoa producers benefit from Fairtrade coronavirus fund
A Fairtrade fund established by the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Fair Trade Small Producers and Workers (Clac) is reportedly proving effective at assisting a number of cocoa producing operations, including in Peru.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Building a modern business from ancient cacao traditions, the To’ak Chocolate way
Over the past five years, Ecuador-based To’ak Chocolate has successfully served up some of the rarest and costliest cacao in the world. Neill Barston speaks to company CEO James Le Compte on navigating the pandemic and prospects for its future development
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Rainforest Alliance releases annual reports on progress towards key sustainability and environmental goals
The global Rainforest Alliance organisation has released its latest annual report, detailing projects with over two million certified farmers in over 70 countries on key social and environmental challenges including farmer livelihoods, child labour and deforestation. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability