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Mondelēz and Olam forge Indonesian venture for world’s largest sustainable cocoa farm
Confectionery and snacks group Mondelēz International and Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) are set to deliver a ‘game changing’ venture to create the world’s single largest sustainable commercial cocoa farm in Indonesia, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
KitKat pledges to become carbon neutral by 2025
The British founded KitKat brand has delivered a key pledge to become carbon neutral by 2025, through improving its supply chains and distribution policies, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Paradise Fruits unveils World Confectionery Conference plans
Healthy ingredients specialist Paradise Fruits by Jahncke has unveiled details of its appearance at the upcoming World Confectionery Conference, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey confirms two key US solar energy sustainability schemes
The US-based Hershey Company has confirmed two clean energy schemes centred on solar projects within America, as part of its wider sustainability focus, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Theegarten-Pactec expands board to drive digital innovation
German-based confectionery packaging machinery specialist Theegarten-Pactec has named Thomas Plewe, joining senior members Markus Rustler and Dr Egbert Röhm as part of its management board to help drive digital innovation within the business, writes Neill Barston.
Malaysian and Russian oils and fats experts explore key food safety issues
Malaysian and Russian experts on fats, oils and biotechnology have recently assembled virtually for a web event moderated by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC), to address processing contaminants in edible oils, such as 3-MCPD.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing
Impact of Brexit and Covid felt as confectionery exports nosedive
The UK government’s latest figures on British chocolate exports to the EU reducing by 68% in January due largely to Brexit policies makes for extremely sobering reading for all involved.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ADM extends commitments for sustainable palm and soy production
The ADM industry solutions and ingredients group has renewed its commitment to sustainable, ethical and responsible production with a revamped policy on protecting forests, biodiversity and communities, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley strikes deal with Danimer Scientific for eco-friendly Skittles packaging
US-headquartered Mars Wrigley has forged a two-year sustainability deal with biodegradable materials business Danimer Scientific, in a joint venture developing home compostable packaging, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars joins venture assisting Ghana’s women shea farmers
Mars, Incorporated, has joined with industry partner AAK and the US Agency for International Development (USAID/Ghana) in a 10-year project assisting women farmers in North Ghana with sustainable shea production, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocosuisse raises concerns as Swiss chocolate sales fall
Latest figures from Chocosuisse, the association of Swiss Chocolate manufacturers has raised concerns as annual sales fell by CHF 260 million (14.5%), to CHF 1.53 billion, amid key market challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
BDSI reports gains for cocoa sustainability amid concerns over falling confectionery exports
The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has welcomed results of its latest study revealing 77% of product ranges sold in the country now use sustainably certified cocoa – up seven per cent from 2019, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
EU and US deliver cocoa sustainability funding for Ghana and Ivory Coast
Key multi-million funding towards delivering sustainable cocoa production in core markets of Ivory Coast and Ghana has been put forward by the EU and US-based Department of Labour, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
European Cocoa Association set for EU due diligence online seminar
The European Cocoa Association is staging an online seminar discussing policy areas for the EU’s approach to due diligence in supply chains, which is set to prove a major issue in devising support measures for producing nations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability