environmental performance

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

Mars claims key breakthrough in delivering deforestation-free palm oil

A key environmental performance breakthrough has been achieved by Mars, Incorporated, as the group confirms its Palm Positive Plan has delivered a deforestation-free palm oil supply chain, reports Neill Barston

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

GEA unveils latest vertical Smartpacker addition designed for confectionery

Equipment and systems group GEA is set to release its latest updated vertical SmartPacker CX400 D-Zip designed for market uses including confectionery ranges developed for retail and food service segments.

Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability

Valrhona chocolate business gains B Corp sustainability status

French-based chocolate business Valrhona has gained coveted B corp status, recognising its efforts towards delivering sustainability initiatives designed to improve its environmental and overall business performance.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability

Confectionery sector will have plenty of food for thought over coronavirus pandemic

Food and Confectionery Industry Consultant Graham Godfrey, a board member of Confectionery Production explores just how the sector is set to be affected by the ever-evolving coronavirus pandemic

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability