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BDSI raises significant concerns over sharp raw ingredients price rises for confectionery

The BDSI German confectionery trade body has expressed further concerns regarding ‘significant increases’ in raw materials prices, energy costs as well as rises in logistics and packaging costs that are impacting the sector, reports Neill Barston.

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

Cargill releases Decade of Impact report with global charity CARE on cocoa sustainability

The Cargill group has unveiled its latest report with global humanitarian organisation CARE on progress assisting cocoa communities in Ghana and Ivory Coast, including targeting support for women, and tackling child labour, writes Neill Barston

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

Major confectionery businesses continue to make key investments despite pandemic tests

Amid a notably turbulent year for global markets, Cargill has made a major announcement this week for expanding its innovation facilities at its key European site in Mouscron, Belgium (pictured), which is set to have a sizeable impact for the business.

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

Ferrero expands US operations with new distribution facility

Ferrero USA has expanded its confectionery operations with a new distribution centre in Goodyear, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products