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Hershey unveils latest better-for-you confectionery strategy
The US-based Hershey confectionery business has unveiled major strategies for delivering new solutions in the better-for-you chocolate category, in response to growing consumer demand for healthier options, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Seven chocolate manufacturers named in Ivory Coast cocoa sector child labour lawsuit
A landmark court case has begun in the US against seven major chocolate companies on behalf of eight Malian young men who claim to have been victims of child trafficking, and forced to work on cocoa plantations in Ivory Coast, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero makes major transparency release of its key Ghana and Ivory Coast cocoa suppliers
A key cocoa supply chain transparency move has been unveiled by the Ferrero Group, which has for the first time disclosed the full list of farming cooperatives it works with, primarily in Ivory Coast and Ghana, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley delivers latest human rights report on its cocoa supply chain actions
Mars Wrigley has released a major industry report detailing its efforts and progress on helping deliver impact on human rights in the cocoa supply chain, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz’s SnackFutures hub reveals CoLab plans to support wellbeing ventures
A key initiative has been created by SnackFutures, the Mondelēz International innovation and venture hub, in developing its CoLab aimed at supporting new start-up businesses within well-being snacks fields, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
German-based Wacker solutions reveals pandemic challenges in annual results
German-based industry solutions group Wacker Chemie, which produces a broad range of sector products, including gum and bakery ranges has reported annual sales of €4.69 billion, down 5% year-on-year amid the pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
NCA confirms awards and sessions for its State of the Industry event
The US-based National Confectioners Association’s annual State of the Industry Conference is set for a return next month in digital form, and is set to offer the sector plenty of inspiration for the sector in 2021.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Nestlé names sustainably sourced cocoa among key areas for 2050 climate impact goals
The Nestlé group has placed supporting sustainably sourced cocoa as among key targets for achieving its ambitious 2050 net-zero climate goals, writes, Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Hershey reveals improved annual results despite pandemic
US-based Hershey has released its latest annual results that reveal net sales of $8.1 billion, up by 2% in 2020, despite the ongoing trading tests of the coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
MIA chocolate brand named as among top three sustainable suppliers
Sustainability-focused chocolate company MIA (Made in Africa), has gained a coveted spot among the top three confectionery brands in an industry review by not-for-profit organisation Ethical Consumer, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
US Superbowl 2021 set to fuel annual snacking bonanaza
One of the major snacking events of the year, the US Superbowl being staged today, has been forecast to drive major sector sales revenues, as consumers stay home amid the ongoing pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
World Nutella day offers fans chance to win virtual cooking experience with Hilary Duff
Marking World Nutella Day, fans are being invited to share their favourite ways to enjoy the original hazelnut spread on social media, with a prize of an exclusive virtual cooking experience with US actress and singer Hilary Duff, writes Neill Barston.
ADM ingredients and solutions group records strong final quarter
US-headquartered ADM ingredients and solutions group, which delivers a wide range of sweeteners for confectionery markets, has recorded a strong final quarter of 2020, amid ongoing pandemic challenges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz International posts improved global results, as EU antitrust investigation looms
Global snacking group Mondelez International has released its full-year results that show a 2.8% annual increase in net revenues to $26.6 billion despite operating amid the challenges of the ongoing pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability