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ofi appoints chief sustainability officer driving environmental and social policy standards

Ingredients specialist, ofi, has enhanced its focus on key environmental and social responsibility topics with the appointment of Roel van Poppel as its chief sustainability officer (CSO), writes Neill Barston.

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

Halloween may offer a host of major treats, yet major industry challenges remain

There’s no escaping the fact that Halloween now represents extremely big business for the confectionery sector around the world, with the US once again leading the way in terms of the sheer variety and diversity of spooky celebrations.

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

Touton delivers latest sustainability report focused on supporting entire value chain

Global agricultural group Touton, which has key interests in the cocoa trade, has unveiled its latest sustainability report covering 2021-2022, focused on supporting its entire value chain, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability

Exclusive: Palsgaard sets major 2025 environmental performance targets as it expands its ranges

Emulsifier specialist Palsgaard has revealed its plans to become CO2 neutral by 2025, as the business delivers new solutions for the confectionery sector at this year’s World Confectionery Conference, writes Neill Barston.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

Olam marks World Environment Day with measures to enhance its operations

The UN-backed World Environment Day is celebrated today (June 5) each year as a means of driving engagement on protecting the environment. This includes key issues relating to the cocoa and confectionery sector, including deforestation and climate change. Chris Brown, Vice President and Global Head of Environment, Olam International, offers his view on progress being made

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

Corbion gains gold standard rating for corporate social responsibility

International ingredients business Corbion has achieved a gold rating in its latest Ecovadis assessment for its corporate responsibility practices.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory

Events

Tue

10

Dec

Choco Tec

The bi-annual Choco Tec event is set to return to Koelnmesse’s conference centre in Cologne, Germany, showcasing key developments across the value chain of the confectionery sector, which Confectionery Production has continued to play a supporting role. Visit choco-tec.com

Sat

18

Jan

Sigep World

Having newly rebranded as Sigep World, the major event for the foodservice sector is set to place a significant spotlight on developments across the bakery, confectionery, gelato and pizza market segments. The event, held in Rimini, Italy, has traditionally offered a strong platform for its domestic businesses, but is attracting a growing number of international participants.

Sun

19

Jan

The SFA Winter Fancy Food & Confection Show

The Winter Fancy Food Show offers trend-setting makers, buyers, and distributors a first look at the products, flavors, and ideas set to reshape retail shelves and menu listings across the country and the world.

Sun

2

Feb

ISM & ProSweets

ISM returns for 2025 celebrating the global confectionery company, with new products from around the world, as well as highlighting the latest trends and developments for the global confectionery and snacks markets. Its companion show, ProSweets, is set to once again showcase the best in equipment, systems and ingredients for the segment. Confectionery Production will be on hand to report live as a media partner. See ism-cologne.com

Tue

4

Feb

Chocoa

Chocoa is set to offer a host of key cocoa and chocolate presentations and displays of new products from across the sector, with sustainability being a core consideration for the event, as the industry continues to grapple with notable challenges. The show, taking place in Amsterdam, forms part of a week-long series of industry celebrations.

Wed

19

Mar

World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting

The World Cocoa Foundation’s latest partnership meeting is being staged at a notably challenging point for the sector, which is amid a particularly turbulent period of supply chain challenges that will come under the microscope during the event.

Being held in Sao Paulo, the meeting will feature some of the sector’s most respected names, offering insights into how combined solutions can be formed for the industry’s future.

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