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Mondelēz International launches key racial equity audit
Global snacking and confectionery group Mondelēz International has confirmed it has commissioned a third-party racial equity audit as part of its ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion policies, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: European Cocoa Association forum returns tackling deforestation, food safety and farmer engagement
This week’s European Cocoa Association Forum event gathered more than 400 senior players from across the international sector to discuss key issues including deforestation, food safety and innovation developments.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Syntegon appoints Peter Hackel as new executive board member
The Syntegon processing and packaging group has named Dr Peter Hackel as a member of the Executive Board and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mighty Earth welcomes EU move to strengthen deforestation regulations
Environmental campaign organisation Mighty Earth has welcomed the EU Parliament’s move to strengthen deforestation regulations, requiring greater due diligence from industry, including the cocoa sector, reports Neill Barston.
Chocolate and cocoa companies agree to share greater levels of data
A key industry breakthrough has been unveiled at the European Cocoa Association (ECA) forum event, as chocolate and cocoa companies show willingness to share their cocoa farmer data with Ivorian and Ghanaian authorities, reports Neill Barston.
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Food and Drink Federation expresses concerns over near-record retail inflation
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has expressed concern at significant sustained ongoing rates of inflation which last month saw price increasing soaring to near-record levels 13.1%, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey set for $90 million investment extending Mexican production facilities
US confectionery giant Hershey is set for a major Mexican production project in the region of $90 million delivering two new production lines in the border state of Nuevo Leon, writes Neill Barston.
Mars Wrigley makes core digital online move adopting Instacart deliveries
A decisive online retailing move has been made by Mars, as it confirms a decision to make some of its biggest confectionery brand available through same-day delivery via Instacart, reports Neill Barston.
Volpak to showcase its horizontal forming machinery at Pack Expo
Packaging equipment solutions business Volpak has unveiled plans to appear at the 2022 Pack-Expo trade fair in Chicago, US with its latest range of machinery, reports Neil Barston.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Capol delivers Vivapigments natural whitening for confectionery series
Germany’s Capol has confirmed an extension to its Vivapigments portfolio with the launch of a natural whitening agent devised to operate with hard-sugar panning processes, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Companies claim key honours with the debut World Confectionery Awards
Companies from across the full spectrum of industry were bestowed with honours as part of our debut live event World Confectionery Conference, which celebrated the sector’s resilience despite wider business challenges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Paul Davis European Cocoa Association president interview
Paul Davis, the recently elected president of the European Cocoa Association, has expressed his hopes for the sector ahead of the organisation’s latest forum event taking place in Rome
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: European Cocoa Association forum set to address major deforestation, child labour and consumer trends
Paul Davis, the recently elected president of the European Cocoa Association, has expressed his hopes for the sector ahead of the organisation’s latest forum event taking place in Rome, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Studies find major confectionery brands make headway in US on portion control and labelling
A key report from the Partnership for Healthier America (PHA) and National Confectioners Association (NCA) has found that major US brands including Mars Wrigley, Ferrero and Lindt had main gains in portion control options and transparency for consumers, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability