energy

Fox’s Burton’s explores energy saving measures for biscuit production

A key development from Fox’s Burton’s Companies, owned by a Ferrero business, has been confirmed as it undertakes a project with 42 Technology (42T) investigating electrification of its gas-fired industrial baking ovens for biscuits and other products to help cut carbon emissions.

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

Kerry confirms Australian sites have delivered on renewable energy strategy

Taste and nutrition group Kerry has confirmed that electricity in its Australia sites is now fully aligned to 100% renewable sources, further boosting its environmental performance, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

Germany’s BDSI confectionery body calls for immediate sector support, amid 400% energy price rises

Germany’s confectionery trade body, the BDSI has called for significant tax cuts for small and medium-sized businesses in the sector, amid major gas an electricity price rises in the country that are set to have a critical impact on industry, reports Neill Barston.

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

Ferrero signs Sicily based sustainable power agreement with Falck Renewables

The Ferrero group has confirmed a deal with Italian-based energy company Falck Renewables for a 10-year sustainable power supply agreement with two Sicilian photovoltaic projects contributing towards the confectionery company’s operations, reports 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

Enhanced environment pledge from US-based Guittard with solar panel installation

The US-based premium Guittard Chocolate Company has enhanced its commitment to sustainable production values in adding solar panels to its Fairfield site.

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

Crown achieve sustainability goal after just two years

Just two years into its five-year initiative to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions Crown Holdings has exceeded one of its two targeted 2020 sustainability goals.

Business news, Packaging, Sustainability