chocolate
Focus: Cargill drives momentum with ongoing cocoa sustainability schemes
Ethical sourcing of cocoa remains a core issue for the sector, with manufacturers including Cargill, a sponsor of this year’s World Confectionery Conference, revealing its ongoing initiatives. Editor Neill Barston speaks to Kate Clancy, company sustainability manager, on tackling child labour, and supporting key producing communities
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Olam-backed Twenty Degrees cacao business to explore sustainable global sources
A core target of sourcing sustainable, high grade cacao is the key goal set for Twenty Degrees, a new international business for the sector backed by Olam Cocoa, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK teams at Mondelēz International gain Glassdoor best place to work accolade
The UK division of Mondelēz International has celebrated after gaining an accolade from global jobs listings and insights group, Glassdoor, achieving its Employees’ Choice Award for the best place to work in 2021.
Mars reduces bar size for 100 calorie range, instead of reformulation
Mars Wrigley has delivered a key move in offering reduced sizes of its Twix, Mars and Snickers lines to deliver 100 calorie or less options, in preference to recipe reformulation of the core lines, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
UK confectionery market steels itself for continued challenging conditions
Amid a pandemic, projected recession and post Brexit complications, the UK confectionery market is facing notably uncertain times, but there are still some glimmers of hope amid the challenges that clearly lie ahead, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Major public-private sector Ghana venture aims to help deliver cocoa sustainability
A major €2.3 million initiative between public sector, private sector and civil groups is being launched into key aspects of sustainability surrounding Ghana’s cocoa industry, in a bid to ensure its future viability reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Key Chocoa cocoa trade fair set for digital return next month
The organisers of the annual Chocoa cocoa and chocolate sector trade event have unveiled a return for the industry showcase in virtual format next month, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely invites global chocolate makers to its sustainable cocoa supply platform
Dutch-based ethical chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely is inviting chocolate makers around the globe to participate in its sustainability-focused cocoa supply chain platform, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cadbury unveils first brand redesign in 50 years for Dairy Milk series in UK
Customers in the UK will have the chance to catch the first major redesign in 50 years of Cadbury’s Dairy Milk series, as it hits shelves this month, writes Neill Barston.
Nutella becomes latest range to experience ‘shrinkflation’ amid rising ingredient costs
Nutella has become the latest confectionery product to be subject to claims of ‘shrinkflation’ of reducing portion size, as its popular 400g jars have been cut to 350g in the UK, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Mondelez deal for US snacks business Hu Master Holdings reveals major market focus
US snacks giant Mondelez has added another healthier product business to its portfolio in the form of Hu Master Holdings. In our latest guest blog, Dean Best of GlobalData, believes the business is right to react to evolving consumer trends through M&A.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Hershey unveils its key Valentines and Easter confectionery series
US confectionery group Hershey has made its first foray into delivering new product ranges for 2021, with the launch of its latest Valentine’s and Easter series that aim to offer a new twist on classic series, reports Neill Barston.
Ferrero targets key Easter market with latest seasonal confectionery
A renewed focus on core product lines has been outlined by Ferrero as part of its spring 2021 campaign, which is backed by a major £5.8 million advertising campaign amid hopes of a wider sector recovery for the year ahead, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Veganuary reveals rising tide of chocolate confectionery options
With the Veganuary movement now in its seventh year, a total of over 440,000 people have signed up to the 31-day vegan challenge – which includes a growing array of sweets and snacks products, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability