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Consumers and companies could be hit with $1.5 billion bill for EUDR compliance for cocoa and palm oil
Consumers and businesses across Europe could be hit with a bill of at least $1.5 billion over compliance costs of the fast-approaching EUDR regulations governing supply chains in key commodities including cocoa and palm oil, reports Neill Barston.
Nestlé moves to deliver greater sustainable sourcing for travel retail ranges
Delivering sustainably sourced product ranges has been placed atop of Nestlé’s agenda for its travel retail ranges, as it rolls-out chocolate series linked to its Cocoa Plan partnership with the Rainforest Alliance, reports Neill Barston.
Nestlé continues progress with scaling-up Income Accelerator scheme for cocoa communities
A key sustainability milestone for Nestlé has been delivered as its UK manufacturing facilities are set to feature cocoa sourced through its Income Accelerator programme supporting farmers in its core supply chains, including in West Africa, writes Neill Barston.
European Commission responds to ten crucial EUDR deforestation questions
As the clock counts down for the final few months before the anticipated EUDR regulations, the European Commission has answered ten crucial questions surrounding the landmark policy’s delivery, reports Tony Myers
Hershey moves to strengthen its science-based targets environmental performance
After unveiling key environmental targets in its latest ESG report, Hershey has moved to enhance its 2030 science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, attaining a total of 43% of its goals, which it is seeking to accelerate, writes Neill Barston.
World Confectionery Conference early bird visitor rates extended into July
As the latest edition of the World Confectionery Conference continues to take shape, early bird visitor rates to this year’s event have been extended until July 15, so we are encouraging industry professionals to make the most of this key offer for our must-see show.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ivory Coast’s Conseil du Cafe-Cacao reported to have temporarily suspended cocoa exports
The Conseil du Cafe Cacao has temporarily suspended export of cocoa supplies throughout the remainder of June in response to ongoing key issues surrounding crop deficits, according to local region reports, writes Neill Barston.
The Voice Network’s Antonie Fountain set to join the 2024 World Confectionery Conference
The managing director of the Voice Network cocoa sector organisation, Antonie Fountain, has become the latest industry name to play his part in our 2024 edition of the World Confectionery Conference this autumn.
Mondelez delivers key updates on its major CFI initiative tackling deforestation
Mondelēz International has released a key update on progress surrounding its contribution to the Cocoa and Forests initiative (CFI) including aims to end deforestation in its primary forest supply chains within the next two years, writes Neill Barston.
Guest blog: Exploring the dynamics of the global cocoa supply chain
As Confectionery Production has covered extensively over the past couple of years, the cocoa sector continues to face significant multiple challenges on a global level. Here, Dwiti Gaggar, Associate Consultant, Food and Nutrition, offers an overview on how the industry is navigating present key tests.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Mars calls for ‘uncommon collaboration’ tackling cocoa sector sustainability challenges
Tackling the many challenges faced within supply chains offers major tests, but as Harper McConnell, VP, of Mars cocoa sustainability explains from the recent World Cocoa Conference, there’s hope on the horizon. Neill Barston reports
Innovative scheme assists Ghana women cocoa farmers
A key collaboration between the Seattle Chocolate Company and several sector groups has been formed to boost support for women cocoa farmers in Ghana, writes Neill Barston.
World Confectionery Conference 2024 preview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston offers a sneak preview of this year’s World Confectionery Conference, which makes a welcome return to Brussels, Belgium on 12 September 2024. This year’s confirmed keynotes include Cargill, Ferrero, Tony’s Chocolonely, Caobisco, Mintel and FMCG Gurus, with further presents right across the value chain of our industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: World Confectionery Conference taking shape for Brussels return
Plans for this year’s World Confectionery Conference are fast taking shape, as the event gathers momentum for its autumn return to Brussels, Belgium.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability