chocolate
Sector sustainability to form key agenda for World Cocoa Conference
The World Cocoa Conference has confirmed a location for its 2020 event, which marks its debut in Asia, being hosted in Bali with a core focus on major issues affecting the entire cocoa value chain.
Fairtrade supports moves from Ghana and Ivory Coast to raise cocoa farmer payments
The global Fairtrade charity has welcomed an initiative by the governments of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana to raise the farm gate price of cocoa to $1,820 per tonne for all farmers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut cacaofruit chocolate series launch
Confectionery Production covers the world launch of Barry Callebaut’s cacaofruit chocolate and snacks series in San Francisco. Neill Barston speaks to global vice president of marketing, Bas Smit.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Macadamias are underutilised as flavour pairing
Australian Macadamias has released findings from independent research agency, GalKal, revealing macadamias are an underutilised ingredient in the traditional chocolate and nuts pairing.
Olam commits to living income for cocoa farmers with Cocoa Compass initiative
Olam Cocoa has committed to providing a living incomes for farmers, a child labour free supply chain and greater forest protection by 2030 in its new sustainability initiative.
Fairtrade Finland launches “Chocogeddon” campaign to highlight climate change impact
Fairtrade Finland has launched a campaign highlighting the potential prospect of “Chocogedden,” the end of chocolate as we know it, raising awareness of the impact of climate change on cocoa production in key territories.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
November 2019
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CEO Michele Buck elected chairman of The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company has elected Michele Buck as chairman of the board of directors, effective immediately.
German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa tackles major deforestation issues
The German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa (GISCO) presented industry leaders with key options for creating a deforestation-free cocoa sector, at this year’s Anuga trade fair in Cologne.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
United Nations venture delivers ethically-sourced chocolate series
The United Nations Development Programme has teamed up with the Fairchain Foundation to launch an ethically-sourced chocolate range known as the The Other Bar.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
A host of Brazilian businesses set for this year’s Yummex Middle East
A diverse range of Brazilian businesses are set to appear at this year’s Yummex Middle East international confectionery fair taking place in Dubai between 29-31 October in Dubai.
Improving cacao farming techniques set to offer major sector breakthrough
The past week has seen the launch of Barry Callebaut’s latest series of sustainably sourced chocolate in San Francisco, which promises a significant breakthrough in terms of making use of the whole of the cacaofruit as part of its product.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat records annual growth from latest performance figures
British confectionery group Hotel Chocolat has reported a 14% rise in its annual revenues, with figures standing at £132.5 million, against £116.3 million for the previous financial year.
Thew Arnott agrees sale of its colour business to Extrachem
UK-based specialist ingredients company, Thew Arnott Group has completed the sale of its colour business, Horizon Specialities, to Extrachem in Germany.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability