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Birds Bakery creates poppy cupcakes for Remembrance Day

Cupcake lovers are in for a treat this month as UK-based family-run Birds Bakery has created its very own poppy cupcakes in honour of Remembrance Day.

Business news, Ingredients, New products

Swiss and UK staff at Mondelēz International raise charity funds with virtual challenge

Global confectionery and snacks group Mondelēz International staff from Switzerland and the UK have taken part in a virtual challenge aiming to raise £10,000 for charity through socially-distance cycling and running initiatives. 

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate

Fairtrade establishes producer resilience funds to combat coronavirus impact

Fairtrade International has unveiled the launch of multi-million funding streams known as “Fairtrade producer Relief Fund” and a separate producer resilience initiative in response to the global Covid-19 pandemic.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Sustainability

World confectionery bodies and companies join together supporting cocoa communities affected by coronavirus

A total of 30 companies and organisations including global confectionery groups have joined together to donate $835,000 for cocoa farmers during the coronavirus pandemic through supporting government emergency plans in West Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

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

Whitakers Chocolates shows its support for NHS amid coronavirus outbreak

UK manufacturer Whitakers Chocolates has been doing its bit to lend some cheer during the coronavirus outbreak, by offering thanks to NHS staff in donating thousands of chocolates to Airedale General Hospital.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate