industry
Urgent confectionery sector action on stemming deforestation needed
The last few years within the confectionery industry have seen an increasing spotlight being placed on the sustainability of the cocoa sector, with farming communities at the heart of the supply chain in West Africa facing considerable challenges.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa Association of Asia creates committees to drive key initiatives
The Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA) has unveiled three new strategic sub-committees designed to help spearhead key initiatives for the industry in Asia Pacific, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
AAK fats and oils re-elects management board after quarterly results upturn
Global plant-based fats and oils group AAK has held its annual general meeting, confirming it will retain five directors for its operations, which include developing applications for premium chocolate series, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
European Kettle Club confectionery group creates ZDS training fund
Marking the 70th anniversary of ZDS Central College of the German Confectionery Industry, the European Kettle Club has initiated a sponsorship award for €5,000 targeting adult education, reports Neill Barston
WCF welcomes latest Ghana sector agreement tackling deforestation
A key step towards tackling deforestation in Ghana’s core cocoa growing regions has been made, as authorities sign an agreement with industry to accelerate combined conservation and restoration measures, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Major issues remain to ensure the cocoa sector’s future sustainability
While it’s fair to say that mainstream global news media rarely ventures into often remote seeming matters surrounding the cocoa sector and the wider confectionery industry it serves, this past week in particular, has witnessed a major spotlight being placed upon it.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
National Confectioners Association study reveals key pandemic consumer buying trends
The US-based National Confectioners Association has set out the second of its three-part insights-driven report series exploring the impact of coronavirus on consumer behaviour and seasonal and everyday confectionery sales, reports Neill Barston
Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Two metre rule for social distancing is costing industry severely
The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on all aspects of our lives, including business conditions. Our guest blogger this week, Natalka Antoniuk, of Quadrant2Design, shares her view on the two-metre social distancing rules.
Food and Drink Federation report outlines sector plans for 2050 carbon neutrality
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and consultancy firm SLR have unveiled a report on how the sector can achieve the ambitious target of a net-zero carbon footprint by 2050, highlighting an urgent need for government support.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Giving back in challenging times can make a real difference
Giving back in times of need is a commendable outlook and amid this global pandemic of coronavirus, it has been heartening to see some key examples of people doing something for their communities.
European Cocoa Forum set to address major confectionery supply chain issues
Major issues facing the confectionery sector’s supply chains, including the potential for use of Blockchain payment systems, are set to come under the microscope at this week’s European Cocoa Forum.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability