Indonesia

Industry faces key global pressures from Indonesia’s concerning palm oil export ban

The surprise decision by authorities in Indonesia last weekend to ban exports of palm oil could well have major implications for some of the biggest manufacturers within the confectionery sector.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Mondelēz and Olam forge Indonesian venture for world’s largest sustainable cocoa farm

Confectionery and snacks group Mondelēz International and Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) are set to deliver a ‘game changing’ venture to create the world’s single largest sustainable commercial cocoa farm in Indonesia, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Mars Wrigley furthers sustainability work with release of interactive cocoa farm maps

Mars Wrigley has released a key update on its progress for sustainably sourcing cocoa from key markets, including a major move digitally mapping an increasing number of its farming suppliers from across 13 countries, reports Neill Barston

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

Cargill joins initiative to deliver certified coconut oil for Philippines and Indonesia

A major joint initiative between BASF, Cargill, Procter & Gamble (P&G) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has established a certified coconut oil supply chain to assist farmers in the Philippines and Indonesia.

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

US chocolate business Guittard extends its flavour quality work in Africa and Indonesia

The US-headquartered Guittard Chocolate Company, as part of its Cultivate BetterTM sustainability platform, has reported an expansion of its flavour quality work in Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Indonesia.

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

Givaudan opens Indonesian site and acquires additional nutrition division

Global flavour and fragrance group Givaudan has completed the acquisition of the nutrition division of Centroflora Group (Centroflora Nutra), a specialist in natural botanical extracts and fruit extracts for the food sector.