environment
Yowie goes wild for its animals with superpowers chocolate series
The global Yowie Group has released its latest surprise-inside egg collection, “Animals with Superpowers,” including dingos, hyenas and amur leopards, featuring sustainably sourced chocolate.
Syntegon gains further German Packaging Institute award for new blister solution
The German Packaging Institute has conferred Syntegon with another national accolade in recognition of the sustainability credentials of its ‘blister meets paper’ solution, reports Neill Barston.
Ferrero’s 12th sustainability report targets major carbon footprint reduction
The Ferrero Group has released its 12th sustainability report, placing significant reduction of its carbon footprint by 2030 alongside maintaining sustainable cocoa sourcing strategies as among its core goals, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars joins Livelihoods Carbon Fund as part of ongoing environmental improvement drives
The US-headquartered Mars group has combined with a total of 13 13 other companies including food sector firms and investors to help create the 3rd Livelihoods Carbon Fund (LCF3), reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Sustainability drive sees Mondelēz International switch sites to renewable electricity
Mondelēz International has made a key environmental move in switching six of its core UK confectionery and snacks manufacturing sites including its iconic Bournville headquarters, to 100% renewable electricity, reports Neill Barston.
GEA sets ambitious 2040 net-zero greenhouse gas targets
The GEA systems and equipment group has set out a major climate strategy with core goals of achieving net-zero greenhouse gases within its value chain by 2040, writes Neill Barston.
Focus: Striving for sustainable production with gum, oils and fats
Creating product lines with natural ingredients with sustainability at their core is a prime goal of confectionery manufacturers, as Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, 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 underlines key achievements with its 2020 sustainability report
The Hershey Company has moved to underline its environmental measures and achievements with the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report, charting key goals over the past year, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero unveils latest palm oil charter in collaboration with Earthworm non-profit group
As global focus turns to World Environment Day on 5 June, the Ferrero Group has unveiled its latest Palm Oil Charter in collaboration with non-profit organisation Earthworm, as the business seeks to enhance its sustainable usage of the key market ingredient, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, 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.
Exclusive: CAOBISCO’s president highlights need for combined sustainability action
The president of CAOBISCO, Aldo Cristiano, has offered a keynote address at the World Confectionery Conference, placing a core emphasis on the need for the sector to deliver on key sustainability principles, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Tony’s Chocolonely reveals progress against its ‘slave free’ cocoa sector mission
The issue of sustainability remains at the top of the pile within the cocoa sector’s agenda. Paul Schoenmakers, head of impact at Tony’s Chocolonely, discusses its progress on the issue, and responds to concerns over its approach to tackling the major ongoing sector problem of child labour. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé and Barry Callebaut join signatories calling for EU action on deforestation
Major confectionery industry groups Nestlé and Barry Callebaut have joined a total of 11 leading food sector players backing calls for EU action to stem “an alarming rate” of deforestation, which has been linked to commercial commodity supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability