corporate policy
Tomra Food undertakes major restructure of its global production operations
Belgian-headquartered Tomra Food has confirmed a new organisational restructure focused on two core product areas, Fresh Food and Processed Food, which the company believed would bring major benefits across its global technology and research resources, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Cargill studies find majority of consumers willing to pay more for sustainably sourced chocolate
A major survey from Cargill has found that 70% of consumers in Europe are now factoring sustainability into their purchasing choices for product ranges including core cocoa and chocolate ranges, and are willing to pay more for them, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero donates $4 million for venture tackling child labour in Turkish hazelnut market
Ferrero has teamed up with the International Labour Organisation in a bid to end child labour reportedly been found within seasonal hazelnut harvesting operations in Turkey, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International records strong quarter performance amid turbulent markets
Mondelēz International has recorded net third quarter growth of 4.9%, to $6.7 billion for the period, forecasting an improved performance for its full-year 2020 results, despite ongoing pandemic conditions, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars reveals progress on its Cocoa For Generations billion-dollar cocoa sustainability plans
US-based Mars Wrigley has released its 2020 Cocoa for Generations report, updating progress on its $1 billion investment over a decade on its drive to ensure 100% sustainability for its cocoa sourcing in key markets of Ghana and Ivory Coast, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero’s latest sustainability report targets 50% carbon footprint cuts
The Ferrero Group has released its 11th sustainability report, revealing several key pledges including targeting a 50% carbon footprint from its global operations by 2030, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Palsgaard study finds consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable ingredients
A key industry study has found that the majority of consumers are willing to pay more for food and drink ranges, including within confectionery, that contain sustainably produced ingredients, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
EU begins key dialogues with Ghana and Ivory Coast on sustainability
The European Commission has undertaken a key initiative this week aimed at delivering tangible improvements to sustainability polices within the cocoa sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Focus: Exploring digital solutions for enhancing sector export trading
Ever-increasing pressure on margins means food and beverage retailers need to look more closely at extracting value from their back-office processes, including how trading documentation is managed, which applies to a host of companies across the confectionery, snacks and bakery segments. Jack Naish, sector specialist at Transalis explores the issue.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars appoints Dr. Maria Velissariou as R&D vice president
Mars, Incorporated has appointed Dr. Maria Velissariou as its new global corporate research & development (R&D) vice president and chief science officer.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Olam confirms 100% cocoa sourcing traceability in its supply chains
Ingredients business Olam Cocoa has confirmed it has now achieved 100% traceability of directly sourced cocoa across its international supply chain, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz unveils enhanced diversity and inclusivity strategy, amid key sustainability progress
The Mondelēz International confectionery and snacks group has confirmed a key drive aimed at enhancing its existing diversity and inclusion initiatives focusing on racial equity economic empowerment measures.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé enhances its drive for 100% recycling for product packaging
The Nestlé global food and confectionery group has renewed its efforts towards delivering on its pledge of 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025 and to reduce its use of virgin plastics by one-third in the same period.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
The International Cocoa Initiative calls for greater industry-wide action on child and forced labour
The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) has called for ‘a massive expansion’ of collaboration from the industry’s key players to reach out at risk children and adults who are vulnerable to forced labour within the sector, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability