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Daniel Bloch gains major European Candy Kettle Award
Daniel Bloch, CEO and chairman of the board at Chocolats Camille Bloch SA, Switzerland, was in celebratory mood after claiming the coveted 2024 European Candy Kettle Award, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Hershey celebrates gaining second accolade for ethical employment standards
The Hershey Company is celebrating for a consecutive year in a row, as it is once again recognised among the World’s Most Ethical Companies as rated by Ethisphere, focused on raising international business standards.
Kinder brand voted chocolate product of the year by US consumers
Ferrero’s major Kinder brand is in celebratory mood within the US, after having been voted the 2024 Product of the Year award within the chocolate category, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sylvia Buxton, president and CEO of Perfetti Van Melle North America, set for Woman of Influence Award
Major honours are set to be bestowed on Sylvia Buxton, president and CEO of Perfetti Van Melle North America, as she is to receive the 2024 Woman of Influence Award, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Alfred Theodor Ritter gains key European Candy Kettle award
Alfred Theodor Ritter, chairman of the advisory board of Alfred Ritter company behind Germany’s Ritter Sport brand, has claimed the 50th annual European Candy Kettle award, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey unveils major Valentine’s series, after gaining key industry accolade
US-based Hershey has unveiled its latest selection of Valentine’s treats across its portfolio, including special editions of its milk chocolate heart bars, Kisses and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups gift boxes, as the company is recognised again for its employment culture, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey recognised as among the ‘most just’ US businesses in latest industry study
The US-based Hershey Company has been recognised as one of America’s Most socially responsible businesses by JUST Capital and media partner CNBC for the third consecutive year, writes Neill Barston.
Winners of the global Cocoa of Excellence awards named in virtual ceremony
During a virtual ceremony broadcast to more than 70 countries, the 2021 Cocoa of Excellence Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards winners celebrated being among the highest grade producers in the world.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Symrise gains ‘sustainability hero’ accolade for supply chain engagement work
Flavours and fragrance group Symrise has received the Sustainability Heroes Award for the second year running, with judges praising the company’s programme of engagement with communities within its supply chains.
Luker Foundation gains cocoa sustainability honours from RedEAmerica organisation
Colombia-based Luker Chocolate’s non-profit foundation has been honoured with a Transformadores Award from sustainability organisation RedEAmérica, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
3D part printing from Schubert Additive Solutions gains accolade
Schubert Additive Solutions has claimed a Smart Solutions Award for its Partbox part streaming platform, at the EXCHAiNGE 2020 supply chain trade fair, writes Neill Barston
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut R&D project manager gains key industry accolade
Barry Callebaut’s US-based senior project manager for R&D, Eric Schmoyer has celebrated gaining a major Stroud Jordan Award from the American Association of Candy Technologists (AACT), reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Olam International launches global food security contest
Olam International, in partnership with Agropolis Fondation, has set out to find for ground-breaking food security scientific research that can deliver transformational impacts within global agriculture – including supply chains for cocoa and snacks markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Sustainability