environment
Exclusive: EU ‘Omnibus’ sustainability plans raise key industry concerns
The European Commission has released its ‘Omnibus’ proposals on streamlining corporate sustainability reporting, including for companies across the food and drink sector, which controversially significantly reduce the amount of businesses required to engage with the landmark legislation, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars agrees major environmental deal with Fonterra for climate-smart agriculture
An innovative new environmental programme from Mars Incorporated and New Zealand dairy group Fonterra, could potentially produce enough sustainably farmed milk supplies for the equivalent of 20 billion Snickers bars per year, has been unveiled, writes Neill Barston.
Bühler CEO Stefan Scheiber welcomes improved annual results despite market turbulence
The CEO of Bühler, Stefan Scheiber, has welcomed positive annual group results for the Swiss equipment and systems group, which saw comparatively stable turnover of CHF 3 billion for 2024, marginally down 0.8% on the prior year, while net profits rose 6.3% to CHF189 million amid global market challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely annual report reveals revenue upturn and progress tackling child labour
Tony’s Chocolonely has unveiled its latest Fair report and annual results, achieving revenue increases of €50 million, a 33% year-on-year rise to a total of more than €200m for the past financial year, writes Neill Barston.
World Cocoa Foundation claims sector first greenhouse gas accounting standards
A significant breakthrough has been delivered by World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) in launching what is believed to be the first-ever greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting standard for the industry.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars appoints Alastair Child to expanded role leading sustainability operations
Mars has appointed Alastair Child, its vice president of global sustainability for Mars Snacking, as the company new chief sustainability officer for the company’s overall operations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Ferrero World Confectionery Conference 2025 interview
With plans gathering pace for our 2025 edition of the World Confectionery Conference, we speak exclusively with Ferrero, which will be returning to play its part in the event once more.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
European Parliament votes though year-long delay to EUDR laws
After an extended period of political debate and wrangling, the European Parliament has voted decisively in favour of adopting a year-long delay to EUDR environmental laws, writes Neill Barston.
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EUDR saga continues with provisional agreement dropping ‘no risk’ categories
The saga of delivering EUDR environmental laws took a further twist this week, as a provisional agreement within the European Parliament and Council has been brokered to remove controversial ‘no risk categories’ for countries from the legislation, writes Neill Barston.
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European Council offers backing to EU Commission’s EUDR plans, rejecting any further amendments
The European Council has moved to offer key support to the EU Commission’s proposals for implementing its flagship EUDR environmental laws – with near universal backing for the plans, rejecting the EPP Party’s controversial amendments seeking to enable ‘no risk’ countries, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Upcycled cacaofruit gains wider momentum with release across Barry Callebaut’s core porfolio
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has confirmed a key strategic decision in scaling up the use of upcycled cacaofruit used in its Cabosse Naturals ingredients brand into its wider portfolio, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade Foundation greets UK PM’s COP29 support for tackling climate change
Fairtrade Foundation has welcomed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s appearance at the global COP29 event held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in which he outlined key environmental commitments from the government, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
EUDR vote poses danger of severely weakening landmark environmental laws
This morning was an especially significant one within the European Parliament, which has known its fair share of intense debates down the decades.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Walkers Chocolates unveils 100% recyclable paper packaging for its Turkish Delight and bar ranges
Following in the wake of wider industry environmental improvement measures, Walkers Chocolates has confirmed it has moved to feature 100% recyclable paper wrapping for its own brand Turkish Delight and mint cream bar ranges, reports Neill Barston.
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