environment
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
Bühler partners with German Institute of Food Technologies, exploring sustainable ranges
Swiss-based Bühler industry technology and solutions group has agreed a key partnership with the German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL) for work on product series including sustainable ranges with confectionery and snacks potential, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero joins growing drive towards plastics recycling
Ferrero’s US division has partnered with the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) in a bid to enhance its plastics recycling.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, 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
Cocoa Barometer study calls for urgent major systemic sector changes
The Voice Network organisation has released its latest biennial Cocoa Barometer report on the cocoa sector, calling for major systemic change with due diligence frameworks, increased farmer payments and delivering enforceable human rights legislation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Theegarten-Pactec develops suction support sealing packaging for chocolate
German-based equipment specialist Theegarten-Pactec has unveiled a new suction support sealing system targeting greater precision of packaging for chocolate, as well as saving on materials, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Cargill engages US customers with Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil certified supplies
Cargill has moved to enhance its environmental policies in becoming one of a small number of large-scale US suppliers of segregated palm oil certified by the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley drives its packaging recycling goals with latest M&M packet design
Mars Wrigley has progressed its commitment for 100% of its packaging to be reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025, extending its pledge to its latest M&M Choco range in France, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
World Cocoa Foundation places delivering on sustainability at core of partnership meeting
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has revealed its key annual partnership meeting is set to place the future sustainability of its industry at the heart of the two-day event, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK’s pladis group improves sustainability of its McVitie’s Victoria packaging
UK-headquartered global snacking group pladis has improved the sustainability of its product packaging in rewrapping its classic McVitie’s Victoria selection to help save 129 tonnes of card each year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz supports global move targeting greater recycling of plastics
Confectionery and snacks group Mondelēz International has confirmed its support for global efforts designed to increase recycling rates for plastic waste, including flexible films, as part of its wider sustainability work.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, 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
Barry Callebaut unveils Cabosse Naturals confectionery brand using pure cacaofruit
A core focus on using natural ingredients is at the centre of Barry Callebaut’s new Cabosse Naturals brand, a series of 100% pure cacaofruit elements including pulp, juice, concentrate and cascara, a flour from the peel of the fruit, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability