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2018 Cocoa Barometer reveals plight of cocoa sector
Cocoa growing communities, particularly in West Africa, are facing poverty, child labour and deforestation that have been made worse by a rapid fall in prices for cocoa.
Mondelēz increases sustainably sourced cocoa supplies
Volumes of sustainably sourced cocoa delivered by Mondelēz International have increased 14% over the past two years, to 35%, according to its latest studies.
New Bon Bon Buddies board member oversees global sales
Character and branded confectionery manufacturer Bon Bon Buddies has appointed Gareth Boldsworth as its new UK and international sales director and board member.
Industry targeted by major moves from Public Health England to cut obesity
Confectionery and snack companies are among industry sectors being targeted by Public Health England’s (PHE) latest drive to cut concerning levels of childhood obesity in the UK.
A work in progress
Since taking up his position of Caobisco president 18 months ago, Alessandro Cagli believes the industry has made solid progress in terms of collaboration, education, innovation and product formulation. Katie Smith reports.
Turning to health
Starting the new year afresh, many of us are turning our attention to what we eat this month in order to shift some of the festive weight.
Limit children to two snacks a day, health body says
Children should be limited to eating just two snacks of no more than 100 calories a day to cut their sugar intake, a UK health body has warned.
IFST launches Food Science Fact Sheets
As part of its commitment to educate the public about food science and technology, the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) has launched what will become a series of Food Science Fact Sheets providing information on key food science topics.
Cargill sets clear course for cocoa sustainability
Cargill has published its third report on the progress and achievements of the Cargill Cocoa Promise, its commitment to sparking a more sustainable cocoa sector for generations to come.
UK campaign encourages kids to substitute crisps for nuts
General practitioner and television presenter Dr Dawn Harper has launched a UK nationwide campaign to educate parents on the advantages of encouraging children to eat nuts as a snack.
UTZ and International Cocoa Initiative bolster alliance
UTZ has become the first organisation to join the International Cocoa Initiative (ICP) as a non-profit contributing partner.
Price takes priority
Although the UK’s inflation rate unexpectedly slowed to 2.6% in June, it’s still rising faster than wages, prompting many consumers to tighten their purse strings even further.
The fight against sugar continues
A ban on advertisements promoting food and drinks that are high in fat, sugar and salt on social media and gaming channels that are aimed at children in the UK came into force over the weekend.
BNF survey exposes UK students’ ideas on food and healthy eating
New research from the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) shows that one in ten 14-16 year olds in the UK believe that tomatoes grow underground, and a quarter of primary school children think that cheese comes from plants.