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Exclusive: Tony’s Chocolonely World Confectionery Conference interview
Tony’s Chocolonely has gained a major profile for its mission of delivering ‘slave free chocolate,’ over more than a decade. Neill Barston discusses its key goals with chief impact and operating officer Pascal Baltussen ahead of his role speaking at the World Confectionery Conference (register for our event on 9 September here).
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Cocoa Foundation president Martin Short confirms departure from his role
The president of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), Martin Short, has confirmed that he is set to stand down from the post after just under a year in the role, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa and Forests Initiative claims progress, while key challenges remain
Governments in Ivory Coast and Ghana, along with a total of 35 major companies in the sector part of the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) have reported gains towards tackling deforestation in region, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero expands with Chicago innovation hub, amid key sustainability progress
A major new innovation centre for Ferrero’s US operations in Chicago will enable the company’s development of an expanded range of confectionery and sweet packaged goods, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler’s Networking Days event highlights core sustainability goals
In a demonstration of the commitment of businesses to be at the forefront of tackling the climate crisis to protect and restore nature and biodiversity, and close the gap in wealth distribution, 1,000 representatives of the world’s leading companies from 95 countries gathered in Uzwil at the Bühler Group’s global headquarters this week to discuss the urgent need for business to come together to accelerate the transition towards sustainability.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Cargill’s chocolate and cocoa president welcomes sustainability progress
Harold Poelma, president of Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate business, has welcomed progress made in the company’s key 2021 Sustainability Progress Report, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Encouraging response to our upcoming World Confectionery Conference
With deadlines upon us, this is going to be something of a brief entry for this week’s blog, but it’s an upbeat one regarding how encouraging the response to our World Confectionery Conference has been so far.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK’s Food and Drink Federation welcomes Gulf region trade talks offering potential major boost
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has welcomed moves from the Department of International Trades to launch negotiations for a trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council, offering key sector opportunities, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocoloney set to join the World Confectionery Conference
Pascal Baltussen, chief impact and operations officer of premium confectionery brand Tony’s Chocolonely has become the latest key industry name to speak at our World Confectionery Conference this September.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ICCO’s Michel Arrion opens 10th anniversary Chocoa with key farmer pay plea
MIchel Arrion, executive director of the International Cocoa Organisation opened this year’s Chocoa Amsterdam Sustainable Cocoa Conference with a key call to triple crop prices to offer a major boost to farmers, reports Neill Barston.
Cemoi confectionery group makes gains against cocoa traceability goals
French-founded chocolate group Cemoi has revealed progress against its Cacao Ami des Forêts (CAF) project created by its Transparence Cacao programme tackling deforestation in Ivory Coast and address long-term viability of farms, reports Neill Barston.
UK government’s rejection of its own studies on high fat and sugar taxes causes key concerns
The latest news that the UK government is minded not to introduce legislation on high fat and sugar ranges, including confectionery and snacks, has been greeted by a considerable level of concern from some quarters.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé makes gains against its 2025 deforestation-free cocoa supply goals
Nestlé has reported further progress against its deforestation-free cocoa supply chain goals by 2025, including expanding the number of farmers engaged with in core markets of Ghana and Ivory Coast to 127,000, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
Cocoa Coalition urges EU Commission action on sustainable sourcing
The global Cocoa Coalition, consisting of major confectionery groups and industry organisations, has urged EU nations to seize ‘a golden opportunity’ of plans from Ivory Coast and Ghana governments to create an economic pact for Sustainable Cocoa, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability