confectionery
Michele Buck, CEO of Hershey confirms retirement in 2026
The Hershey Company has confirmed Michele Buck, its president and CEO has signalled she intends to retire at the end of June next year, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Rowntree’s marks 60th anniversary with new Jelly Tots special edition
Nestlé-owned Rowntree’s has unveiled its latest arrival of the new Jelly Tots Tangy, in celebration of the classic brand’s 60th anniversary this year, writes Neill Barston.
Hotel Chocolat unveils latest winter warmer limited edition drinks
As the winter nights and icy conditions take hold, British luxury chocolate brand Hotel Chocolat has revealed two limited-edition drinking chocolates, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut’s 2025 chocolate trends report reveals consumer behaviour
Swiss-headquartered confectionery group Barry Callebaut has released its latest Chocolate Trends for 2025, which has found that consumers are re-evaluating indulgent categories, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Mighty Earth renews calls on industry to end cocoa-linked deforestation
The not-for-profit environmental organisation Mighty Earth has called on major players in the confectionery and cocoa sector to bring to an end industry linked-deforestation, as it publishes a fresh report on the key topic, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Walker’s Shortbread celebrates latest royal warrant from King Charles III
Scottish-based biscuit brand Walker’s Shortbread is in celebratory mood after gaining a coveted Royal Warrant, awarded by His Majesty King Charles III, to supply the British royal household, writes Neill Barston.
Next generation ingredients firms sought with global Generate innovation venture
Generate, the forward-thinking innovation hub designed to forge the next generation of food ingredients including for the confectionery sector has launched an international open call for start-ups to join its initiative, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sigep World set to welcome dozens of industry speakers and global exhibitors
A major global industry gathering will be returning to the Rimini Expo Centre for Sigep World 2025 in Italy, celebrating excellence in foodservice, across market segments including gelato, chocolate, pastry, bakery, and pizza, featuring a supporting programme of dozens of speakers, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ProSweets set to add new production summit
The organising team behind ProSweets has unveiled key additional elements for the upcoming event in Cologne, including a new production summit.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Cadbury loses Royal Warrant for the first time in 170 years
Cadbury has seen its much-coveted Royal Warrant underlining its status as a producer to the monarchy removed by Buckingham Palace for the first time in 170 years, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler launches advanced venture with Givaudan for cellular agriculture cocoa production
The Bühler Group has combined with fellow industry groups Givaudan and Migros for a joint tech venture facility geared-up for developing cellular agriculture for the markets including the cocoa industry, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
The Voice Network joins groups welcoming framework tackling child labour in cocoa supply chains
Key civil society organisations including the Voice Network and the Child Labour Coalition have welcomed a new five-year framework of action from the Child Labour in Cocoa Coordinating Group tackling the still prevalent major issue in the sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars seeks fully segregated global cocoa supply chain by 2030
An ambitious target has been set by Mars.,Incorporated to ensure a fully segregated global cocoa supply chain by 2030, which it has based upon its existing sector engagement programmes for the sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Birds Bakery unveils Christmas favourites, as it plans further New Year expansion
UK-based industry group, Birds Bakery has reflected on a notable performance for the business as it has continued to extend its retail presence and plans for further expansion in 2025, writes Neill Barston.