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Australian Macadamia nut farmers set out to improve sustainability
Studies are being carried out by Australian macadamia growers to understand the sustainable characteristics of macadamia trees in a bid to improve farming practices to enhance environmental practices within the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
California Almond crops projected to be down amid tough seasonal weather
Studies from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service have evaluated that the 2019 crop of Californian almonds, which are widely used in confectionery, will be 2.20 billion pounds, down 3.5% from the 2018 crop production of 2.28 billion pounds.
Academy of Chocolate conference majors on tackling cocoa sustainability
Speakers from across the international confectionery industry gathered for the Academy of Chocolate’s main event of the year. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Mars forms partnership with Benson Hill Biosystems for cocoa productivity scheme
The Mars, Incorporated group is undertaking a joint venture project with crop improvement business Benson Hill Biosystems, aiming to enhance productivity and climate resilience of the cacao trees, that are essential for confectionery.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Casa Luker joins Colombian government in cocoa production initiative
Colombian confectionery company Casa Luker has joined with the country’s government and National Cocoa Federation in pledging to produce deforestation-free and ‘peace-friendly’ cocoa by 2020.
Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars calls for greater research on damaging cocoa crop diseases
Global confectionery group Mars, Incorporated has called for greater coordinated work on cocoa diseases, as it attends the International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP), Boston, America.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sustainable wheat scheme from Mondelēz targets 100% of its EU biscuit production
A major initiative from Mondelēz International has been confirmed with an expansion of its sustainable wheat sourcing to cover 100% of its biscuit brands in the EU by 2022.
Barry Callebaut signs agreements with Ghana and Ivory Coast on sustainability
Global chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has signed a letter of intent with the Conseil Café Cacao (CCC) of Côte d’Ivoire, designed to improve action on sustainable cocoa farming.
Seeking solutions for a fairer cocoa industry
Tackling major concerns over child labour and gender inequality, and an urgent need for greater overall support for farming communities formed some of the key themes of this year’s World Cocoa Conference. Neill Barston reports from Berlin.
Mars Wrigley outlines plans to triple cocoa production
Delivering sustainable crop yields was a key topic of discussion at the World Cocoa Conference. Mars was among those asserting significant breakthroughs on the issue. Neill Barston reports
Gisco backs World Cocoa Conference drive for action on living wage for farmers
The German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa (Gisco), has backed the World Cocoa Conference’s core message calling for urgent action on delivering a living wage for farmers in the sector.
Snacks and bakery market to benefit from Cargill de-oiled range
Global ingredients business Cargill is releasing new de-oiled lecithin products that have been developed for the confectionery and bakery markets.
Almond Board of California achieves key sustainability rating
The Almond Board of California has been recognised for its sustainability programme based on eco-friendly processing of crops.