confectionery sector

World Cocoa Foundation confirms new president to continue cocoa sustainability mission

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has named experienced non-profit sector professional Martin Short as its new president to continue its mission of driving cocoa supply chain sustainability, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

National Confectioners Association unveils latest future sector leaders

The US-based National Confectioners Association today announced the five confectionery industry professionals selected for the 2021 Future Leadership Programme, writes Neill Barston.

Logistics firm helps solve ‘scary scarcity’ of Halloween pumpkins

A UK-based logistics business with close links to the confectionery sector has pledged that Halloween will not be a horror show despite Covid 19 and freakish 2020 weather causing a scary scarcity of ‘monster’ pumpkins this year.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability

German confectionery exports suffer amid coronavirus, according to BDSI

Pressure on the German confectionery sector has mounted amid the coronavirus crisis, as a total of 67% of medium-sized businesses in the industry have reported reduced export volumes year-on-year compared to the first half of 2019, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Food and Drink Federation reveals concerns over ‘no deal’ Brexit tariffs

The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has expressed concern over government plans announced surrounding the prospect of trade tariffs altering rapidly under a ‘no deal’ Brexit scenario.

Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory