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Fairtrade responds to UK government White Paper on international development

Fairtrade has urged the UK government to engage with millions of smallholder farmers, including those in the cocoa sector, in response to the administration’s International Development White Paper, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Regulatory, Sustainability

UK’s Fudge Kitchen releases limited edition series in support of Ukraine

UK confectionery brand Fudge Kitchen has released a limited-edition series, with all proceeds going to Direct Relief – a humanitarian aid organisation working on the ground in Ukraine for urgent medical care and emergency response.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products

GEA joins with employees to raise €250,000 supporting Ukrainian conflict refugees

The GEA equipment and systems group has confirmed that with its employees, it has made donations totalling €250,000 to the German Red Cross supporting victims from the war in Ukraine, reports Neill Barston

Business news, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability

Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider moves to offer reassurance to Ukraine-based employees

The CEO of Nestlé, Mark Schneider, has moved to offer reassurance of support for its employees in Ukraine amid ‘unspeakable human suffering’ from the ongoing conflict with Russia, as the business records a first quarter upturn, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability

Montezuma’s confectionery supports Children on the Edge Ukrainian refugees cause

UK chocolate business Montezuma’s has offered a show of support for humanitarian aid in Ukraine with a fundraising bid through the Children on the Edge charity, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Sustainability

The Fairtrade Foundation gains key grants including support for Ghana cocoa farmers

The Fairtrade Foundation has won two out of eight grants launched today by the UK Government, including an agricultural support scheme backed by Mondelēz International in Ghana assisting cocoa producers in developing countries during the coronavirus pandemic.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

Events

Sat

18

Jan

Sigep World

Having newly rebranded as Sigep World, the major event for the foodservice sector is set to place a significant spotlight on developments across the bakery, confectionery, gelato and pizza market segments. The event, held in Rimini, Italy, has traditionally offered a strong platform for its domestic businesses, but is attracting a growing number of international participants.

Sun

19

Jan

The SFA Winter Fancy Food & Confection Show

The Winter Fancy Food Show offers trend-setting makers, buyers, and distributors a first look at the products, flavors, and ideas set to reshape retail shelves and menu listings across the country and the world.

Sun

2

Feb

ISM & ProSweets

ISM returns for 2025 celebrating the global confectionery company, with new products from around the world, as well as highlighting the latest trends and developments for the global confectionery and snacks markets. Its companion show, ProSweets, is set to once again showcase the best in equipment, systems and ingredients for the segment. Confectionery Production will be on hand to report live as a media partner. See ism-cologne.com

Tue

4

Feb

Chocoa

Chocoa is set to offer a host of key cocoa and chocolate presentations and displays of new products from across the sector, with sustainability being a core consideration for the event, as the industry continues to grapple with notable challenges. The show, taking place in Amsterdam, forms part of a week-long series of industry celebrations.

Wed

19

Mar

World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting

The World Cocoa Foundation’s latest partnership meeting is being staged at a notably challenging point for the sector, which is amid a particularly turbulent period of supply chain challenges that will come under the microscope during the event.

Being held in Sao Paulo, the meeting will feature some of the sector’s most respected names, offering insights into how combined solutions can be formed for the industry’s future.

Thu

11

Sep

World Confectionery Conference

Our fifth edition of the World Confectionery Conference is set to make a notable return to Brussels, Belgium for 2025, after successful celebrations for Confectionery Production magazine’s 90th anniversary for the 2024 edition. The event will cover the full spectrum of the industry, from finished product advancements, through to equipment, systems and ingredients topics, as well as key industry trends that are shaping the sector. For updates, follow the website confectioneryconference.com

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