B Corp

Luker Chocolate reports significant progress on sustainability policies with latest annual report

A series of positive gains has been delivered by Luker Chocolate in its annual report, including progress against its core sustainability targets on supporting farmers with enhanced pay, traceability and environmental practices, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability

British firm Biscuiteers makes it mark with gaining B Corp eco friendly status

A major sustainability goal has been attained by Biscuiteers, the established British hand-iced biscuit company, after gaining confirmation of coveted B Corp status underling its commitment to environmental sourcing standards and ethical trading, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Regulatory, Sustainability

The power of sustainability in reaping productivity and environmental gains

Delivering on company sustainability goals offers a host of challenges, given the host of background issues many companies operating in the confectionery sector face, as Neill Barston discovers

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

Challenger chocolate brand Doisy & Dam continues major crowdfunding campaign

Challenger chocolate brand Doisy and Dam has continued its crowdfunding bid to further expand the business, having already achieved 164% of its initial £300,000 targets, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability

Divine Chocolate agrees Nisa store deal marking national chocolate week

Ethically focused brand Divine Chocolate has agreed a deal to launch eight of its 90g sharing bars in Nisa stores within the UK to coincide with national Chocolate Week celebrations.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability

Valrhona chocolate business gains B Corp sustainability status

French-based chocolate business Valrhona has gained coveted B corp status, recognising its efforts towards delivering sustainability initiatives designed to improve its environmental and overall business performance.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability

Events

Mon

12

May

Sweets & Snacks Expo

The annual Sweets & Snacks Expo returns to Indianapolis this May, between 12-15, showcasing global developments in the confectionery sector, including its companion supplier showcase event. Visit sweetsandsnacks.com for full details.

Sun

18

May

iba

The established bakery event, which also covers confectionery segments, returns to Dusseldorf showcasing some of the sector’s key developments so far this year for the global industry. Visit iba-tradefair.com

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

Wed

29

Oct

Dairy Industries Expo

The Dairy Industries Expo is set to take place in 29-30 October 2025 at the NAEC Stoneleigh.

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