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Guest blog: EU carbon farming agenda can support cocoa and chocolate firms lead environmental change
The recent EU Carbon Farming Summit in Dublin actively explored how entire supply chains can play their part in carbon reduction delivery, as our guest blog from Nikol Ostianova, chair of the technical committee, International Platform for Insetting
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
State of the Industry Conference, Miami, 2025 report
Editor Neill Barston goes behind the scenes at the State of the Industry Conference in Miami, where key topics of tariffs, cocoa supplies, product innovation and
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
US trade tariffs could hit entire food and drink sector including confectionery
One of the most urgent global trade topics dominating headlines these past few weeks has been the prospect of US tariffs being placed on global goods from around the world – including the possibility of food and drink segments such as chocolate, snacks and bakery.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Caobisco president Can Buharali set for World Confectionery Conference 2025 speaking return
The World Confectionery Conference is set offer a welcome return for Can Buharali, president of Caobisco, the key European industry trade association, which has continued to represent the interests of companies of all sizes across the sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA president hails the power of collaboration at SOTIC, as US delivers record confectionery sales
An engaging opening to this year’s State of the Industry Conference in Miami was fashioned, as John Downs, CEO and president and CEO John Downs took to the stage taking the guise of a late night TV host, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: EU ‘Omnibus’ sustainability plans raise key industry concerns
The European Commission has released its ‘Omnibus’ proposals on streamlining corporate sustainability reporting, including for companies across the food and drink sector, which controversially significantly reduce the amount of businesses required to engage with the landmark legislation, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ritter Sport’s UK division records best-ever annual performance amid wider company growth
Ritter Sport UK has marked a strong financial performance for its British operations, recording its largest level of growth, up 50% year-on-year, as the wider business marks an upturn in its results, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ghana’s cocoa board selects new CEO, targeting greater farmer support and increasing local crop processing
Ghana’s governing cocoa board, Cocobod, has elected a new CEO, Dr Randy Abbey, who has confirmed that it intends to focus on driving domestic demand for chocolate through increasing levels of processing in the country, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Consortium including ofi ingredients delivers Ecuadorian sustainable cocoa venture
A key initiative on delivering a low-carbon agriculture project for Ecuadorian cocoa production has been agreed between ingredients group, ofi, NGO Rikolto, and the German Development Agency, GIZ, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero posts strong annual results following major investment in global operations
Ferrero has delivered an upturn in its financial performance, as the company’s annual results revealed a 8.9% year-on-year increase in turnover to €18.4 billion, driven by broad category growth, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut claims sustainability progress with latest Cocoa Horizons report
Barry Callebaut has released its latest Cocoa Horizons report, revealing key progress on its activities targeting support for producing nations in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cameroon, Nigeria, Brazil, Ecuador, and Indonesia, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars appoints Alastair Child to expanded role leading sustainability operations
Mars has appointed Alastair Child, its vice president of global sustainability for Mars Snacking, as the company new chief sustainability officer for the company’s overall operations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: World Confectionery Conference 2025 set for Brussels Marriott Grand Place
As we rapidly approach key Christmas celebrations, Confectionery Production can confirm that our next edition of the World Confectionery Conference is set to return on 11 September 2025 at the Brussels Marriott, Grand Place, in Belgium.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
The Voice Network joins groups welcoming framework tackling child labour in cocoa supply chains
Key civil society organisations including the Voice Network and the Child Labour Coalition have welcomed a new five-year framework of action from the Child Labour in Cocoa Coordinating Group tackling the still prevalent major issue in the sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability