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Can proposals for a world first snacks tax in the UK tackle the obesity crisis?
It’s a particularly rare occasion to see confectionery making front page headline national news, but the past week has seen the emergence of a potential global first being introduced in the UK, in the form of a tax on snacks.
Cargill and CARE combine in cocoa community project building six Ghanaian schools
Cargill has continued its work with humanitarian charity CARE to support cocoa communities in Ghana with an initiative to build six new schools in the country, reports Neill Barston.
Focus: Hitting the sweet spots with sugar alternatives
Over the past decade, the so-called war on sugar has continued to intensify, with many health experts describing it as “public enemy number one”. Confectionery Production examines industry’s response, reports Daisy Phillipson
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Fast rising cocoa business Twenty Degrees Cacao
Seeking out some of the most richly diverse strains of cacao in the world is offering Leo Palmer a hugely rewarding challenge. Having spent several years working in Ecuador, he has gained a wealth of key insights into production processes that are serving him well with the creation of his latest venture. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé eyes blockbuster success with KitKat Chunky salted caramel limited edition
Nestlé has moved to further extend its KitKat Chunky series of bars with a limited edition salted caramel popcorn flavour this summer, writes Neill Barston.
Palm Oil Monitor recaps key industry certification webinar
Palm Oil Monitor participated in an extensive webinar in Jakarta recently, covering the future of Indonesia Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification in the global environment.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
SugarSin’s premium British gourmet gummies released for wholesale market
London-based award-winning confectionery brand SugarSin has unveiled its premium range of gourmet gummies developed for the wholesale market, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
BDSI’s work highlighting confectionery sector skills training sets the standard
This past week, Germany’s BDSI national confectionery organisation has highlighted a broad range of training opportunities for the sector, which highlighted the encouraging state of the industry there.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Market focus: Twenty Degrees cacao interview
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production magazine speaks to Leo Palmer, a founder of Twenty Degrees Cacao, a new premium brand business backed by Olam serving the speciality market.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation appoints Karen Betts as chief executive
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation is set to appoint a new chief executive, Karen Betts, to lead the organisation from 2022, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Uganda’s Latitude Craft Chocolate expands with Cocoa Runners UK distribution
Five years after founding in Uganda, Latitude Craft Chocolate has expanded its operations with exporting to the UK through distributor Cocoa Runners.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
PPMA packaging and processing show set to go ahead this autumn
Organisers of the UK’s PPMA processing and packaging show have confirmed that the event is set to proceed at the National Exhibition Centre between 28-30 September, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Froneri delivers major new Oreo cone ice cream series
Amid major category growth totalling 66%, the Froneri group has unveiled its latest release in the form of its Oreo Cone series, as snacking at home experiencing a key upturn, reports Neill Barston.
Fairtrade studies reveal its work offers vital boost for Ivory Coast farmers
Latest research from Fairtrade into living standards for cocoa farming families has revealed that on average, those benefitting from its trading initiatives have seen a boost amounting to an average 9% to household incomes beyond essential provisions, reports Neill Barston