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Mars Wrigley delivers latest human rights report on its cocoa supply chain actions
Mars Wrigley has released a major industry report detailing its efforts and progress on helping deliver impact on human rights in the cocoa supply chain, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
President of the World Cocoa Foundation, Rick Scobey, confirms his departure
Rick Scobey, president of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), described his role as ‘one of the great joys of my career’ as he calls time on five years in post serving the sector, reports Neill Barston
Barry Callebaut reveals key plans to increase diversity and inclusion across global teams
Barry Callebaut has unveiled a new diversity and inclusion strategy aiming to deliver a target of 40% of its director positions occupied by women, and 50% of senior management hires overall that reflect its local talent pools across the world, reports Neill Barston.
Chocoa 2021 preview, exclusive Jack Steijn interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Jack Steijn on plans for an online version of Chocoa for 2021, between 24-26 February. Sustainability and hopes for the market amid a challenging year are discussed in full.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Campden BRI releases guide for improved manufacturing hygiene amid pandemic
The UK’s Campden BRI industry research and training body has updated guidance on the design, implementation and control of cleaning and disinfection of food factories, including confectionery and snacks facilities, amid ongoing pandemic conditions.
Swiss confectionery sector sets key sustainable sourcing goal
Swiss chocolate manufacturers have set a goal of importing only sustainably grown cocoa into the country, with an interim target of 80% of its supplies to be firmly within this category by 2025, according to Chocosuisse, the national sector association, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Consumer demand for ethically produced confectionery continues to grow
Findings from a Cargill survey this month that showed 70% of consumers in Europe are willing to pay more for sustainably source chocolate ranges is something of a landmark moment.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: CAOBISCO’s new president hails industry’s resilience amid confectionery sector challenges
With the World Confectionery Conference scheduled for next year, we speak exclusively to Aldo Cristiano, president of the CAOBISCO chocolate, biscuits and confectionery European trade organisation, ahead of his appearance as a keynote speaker at our event. Neill Barston reports
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey’s West African sustainability programme reinstated after being banned marks a key milestone
With sustainability being firmly at the core of many companies’ agendas within the confectionery sector, the breaking news that Hershey had been banned from carrying out its activities supporting cocoa farmers in West Africa was hugely significant.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Ban on Hershey operating its sustainability programmes lifted in Ivory Coast
The ban on Hershey’s sustainability activities in Ivory Coast has been lifted, as the business reaffirms its commitment to the country’s Living Income Differential (LID) for enhanced payment of farmers, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey banned from sustainability programmes in Ivory Coast and Ghana
US confectionery business Hershey has been banned from sustainability projects in Ghana and Ivory Coast, after reports the business bought significant quantities of cocoa on the New York Futures commodities market, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley drives its packaging recycling goals with latest M&M packet design
Mars Wrigley has progressed its commitment for 100% of its packaging to be reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025, extending its pledge to its latest M&M Choco range in France, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Mondelēz report highlights $10 billion annual income gap for Ghana and Ivory Coast farmers
Mondelez International has released a major report with Wageningen University & Research into reducing the $10 billion income gap for cocoa farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast, believing cross sector action is required, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Cocoa Foundation places delivering on sustainability at core of partnership meeting
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has revealed its key annual partnership meeting is set to place the future sustainability of its industry at the heart of the two-day event, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability