ethical sourcing
World Cocoa Conference 2024 review
Editor Neill Barston speaks to leading cocoa sector representatives at this year’s World Cocoa Conference, including Antonie Fountain of the Voice Network, Sylvestre Owono, of Puratos and Michel Arrion, executive director of the ICCO organisation.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hames unveils latest premium Easter egg series and seasonal novelties
British confectionery business Hames Chocolates has unveiled its latest Easter range, including a strong emphasis on luxury gifting eggs, as well as key seasonal novelties, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Premiumisation of chocolate market set to drive $45 billion growth by 2027
A continued trend for premiumisation in chocolate markets is set to fuel its continued growth by a further $45.78 billion by 2027, according to a new industry study, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: MIA Chocolate brand creates Fairmade ethical sourcing movement
Ethically-founded chocolate brand, MIA (Made in Africa) has spearheaded a new ‘Fairmade’ network of businesses seeking to deliver the highest possible benefit to farmers at source, through ensuring the complete value chain is managed at origin, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Protesters’ petition calls on Storck confectionery to enhance action on child labour and deforestation
A petition signed by more than 41,000 concerned consumers has been sent to German confectionery group, Storck, with campaigners urging the business to ensure its chocolate supplies are child labour and deforestation-free, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocolate prices anticipated to remain high for the remainder of 2024, says key ingredient supplier
A new study from Henley Bridge ingredients has forecast that chocolate prices appear set to remain at a concerning peak for the whole of 2024, as stock market prices continued to rise beyond £5,000 a tonne, placing significant pressure on the global market, writes Neill Barston.
World Cocoa Foundation meeting strikes positive note amid major industry challenges
“The result that really matters – a thriving and equitable cocoa sector,” said World Cocoa Foundation president Chris Vincent in his closing remarks concluding its latest annual partnership meeting held in Amsterdam last week, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Tony’s Chocolonely returns to World Confectionery Conference
This year’s World Confectionery Conference will be heading back to the Belgian capital, which remains a key hub for the industry. Editor Neill Barston speaks to Joke Aerts, Tony’s Chocolonely, who is joining the event as a keynote speaker
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: World Vegan Chocolate Day set to mark its third edition
The founder of World Vegan Chocolate Day, Adrian Ling, CEO of Plamil Foods, has encouraged the industry to mark the third annual event with online activities, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gudrun Belgian chocolate group releases sustainable cacao bites series
The Gudrun Belgian chocolate group has unveiled a key new sustainably-focused ‘upcycled’ confectionery series of cacaofruit bites that re-use the fruit’s pulp, delivering a saving of around 30% on what would previously have been wasted material, writes Neill Barston.
Global cocoa prices remain ‘bullish’ according to latest ICCO figures
The International Cocoa Organisation, (ICCO), has released its latest figures revealing that stock market trading prices for the key agricultural commodity remain ‘bullish’, maintaining near record highs experienced in recent months, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory
Good Shopping Guide offers critical eye on confectionery manufacturers’ ethical sourcing
An independent review organisation, The Good Shopping Guide, has released its first ever ethical appraisal of 31 confectionery brands, assessing them on their approach to the environment, animals and society, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
WNWN Food Labs unveils a trio of look-alike cocoa-free bar ranges
‘Alt-choc’ business WNWN Food Labs has unveiled plans for three thought-provoking new bars that take a leaf out of classic confectionery series, and underline a commitment to producing cocoa-free confectionery without child labour and deforestation concerns that have remained within the sector’s supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Love Cocoa reveals major new sustainability-focused rebrand marking seventh anniversary
A bold series of revamped brand designs has been unveiled by premium confectionery brand Love Cocoa, focused on enhancing its sustainable and ethical sourcing approach, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability