emissions

Mars renews pledge to attain net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its operations

Mars has renewed its plans to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain, including confectionery manufacturing operations, through delivering on science based targets addressing key issues by 2050, writes Neill Barston.

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

Ritter Sport improves its environmental performance with CO2 neutral status

The German-founded Ritter Sport chocolate brand has confirmed a major sustainability milestone in receiving verification for becoming climate-neutral in its group operations, writes Neill Barston.

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

Hershey confirms two key US solar energy sustainability schemes

The US-based Hershey Company has confirmed two clean energy schemes centred on solar projects within America, as part of its wider sustainability focus, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability

Finland’s Valio extends science based emissions targets

Finnish-based dairy and ingredients business Valio has reported its science-based targets to reduced greenhouse gas emissions have gained key certification, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

Hershey confirms major move to reduce its global emissions

The US-based Hershey confectionery giant has set out key new targets to reduce global emissions and positively impact on climate change action, writes Neill Barston.

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

Tate and Lyle’s emissions targets approved by Science Based Targets initiative

Industry solutions and ingredients group Tate & Lyle plc has welcomed confirmation that its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for 2030 have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients

Palsgaard gains Sustainable Champion accolade at Food Ingredients Europe

Danish-headquartered Palsgaard has won the Sustainability Champion prize at the Food Ingredients Europe Innovation Awards.

Business news, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Events

Mon

12

May

Sweets & Snacks Expo

The annual Sweets & Snacks Expo returns to Indianapolis this May, between 12-15, showcasing global developments in the confectionery sector, including its companion supplier showcase event. Visit sweetsandsnacks.com for full details.

Sun

18

May

iba

The established bakery event, which also covers confectionery segments, returns to Dusseldorf showcasing some of the sector’s key developments so far this year for the global industry. Visit iba-tradefair.com

Thu

11

Sep

World Confectionery Conference

Our fifth edition of the World Confectionery Conference is set to make a notable return to Brussels, Belgium for 2025, after successful celebrations for Confectionery Production magazine’s 90th anniversary for the 2024 edition. The event will cover the full spectrum of the industry, from finished product advancements, through to equipment, systems and ingredients topics, as well as key industry trends that are shaping the sector. For updates, follow the website confectioneryconference.com

Wed

29

Oct

Dairy Industries Expo

The Dairy Industries Expo is set to take place in 29-30 October 2025 at the NAEC Stoneleigh.

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