chocolate
Vegan chocolate brand Nomo gains three Christmas honours
British-founded vegan chocolate company Nomo has been in fine festive spirit in celebrating being named the best seasonal large independent brand at the debut Free From Christmas Awards, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Chocoa cocoa and chocolate event set for 2022 virtual return
The Amsterdam-founded Chocoa cocoa and confectionery event is set to return as an online event in February 2022, placing core issues of sustainability in the spotlight, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Loacker delivers seasonal cheer with latest wafer series
Italian-founded wafer specialist Loacker unveiled its latest Christmas season of flavours including Gingerbread, Cinnamon and Orange Speculoos.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Cocoa Association of Asia confirms revised date for 2022 conference
The Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA) has confirmed its revised dates for its international conference for next autumn, which was postponed last year amid the ongoing pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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
Focus: 50 years on from Willy Wonka magic and industry technology shows key evoluation
It has been 50 years since Roald Dahl’s iconic Willy Wonka first hit our screens giving us a fantastical futuristic vision of chocolate manufacturing. It was also the stage for an unlikely cameo from the Siemens 4004 computer in a memorable scene during the hunt for the Wonka bars.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero publishes latest transparency lists of palm oil supply sources
Ferrero has revealed the latest in its lists of published palm oil suppliers, further underlining its commitment to sustainable sourcing practices, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut explores key global chocolate trends for 2022
Barry Callebaut has unveiled its latest chocolate trends for 2022, which continue to highlight the value consumers place on premium confectionery experiences that offer a sense of indulgence, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference: Ferrero Focus, Francesco Tramontin interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston interviews Francesco Tramontin, of Ferrero, on his appearance as a keynote speaker at the World Confectionery Conference, and the company’s progress on tackling core sustainability issues.
Tony’s Chocolonely defends Christmas calendar highlighting cocoa supply chain inequality
Netherlands-based ethically founded chocolate business Tony’s Chocolonely has received complaints over its latest advent calendar window having a missing chocolate- which the company has defended as a ‘conversation starter’ over unequal cocoa supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Puratos names new CEO Pierre Tossut, as business continues global expansion
Chocolate and bakery ingredients group Puratos has named Pierre Tossut as CEO and Cédric van Belle as Chairman of the Board, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spotlight: Micaela Illy Prestat Chocolates Interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to recently appointed COO Micaela Illy, of Prestat, on its Christmas challenges, festive ranges and hopes for 2022.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Sweetdreams Limited teams up with Luker Chocolate for Choc Nibbles bar launch
Fresh from claiming a north east regional business award, Sweetdreams Limited is on something of a roll, despite the ongoing challenges of operating amid pandemic times.
Neill Barston meets its MD, as it prepares for ISM 2022 with a very special launch.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Mars Wrigley continues its strategy for reducing significant volumes of plastic waste
Mars Wrigley has confirmed the next step in its commitment to sustainability with advancements in its M&M’s packaging in a key environmental move targeting a total of 98 metric tons of plastic waste a year.