policy
Exclusive: Ferrero World Confectionery Conference preview interview
The World Confectionery Conference will be returning as a live showcase this autumn. Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Francesco Tramontin, Ferrero’s vice president of EU institutional relations and the group’s public policy centre, who will be featuring as part of a dynamic line-up of speakers for our must-attend event of 2023
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero: World Confectionery Conference 2023 interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Francesco Tramontin, of Ferrero, reflecting on this year’s event and looking ahead to our 2023 show, where he will be returning again to discuss key issues impacting on the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: Driving cocoa sustainability in West Africa
Among core topics for this year’s World Confectionery Conference was the key issue of sustainability as it relates to core cocoa supply chains. Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Alex Assanvo, executive secretary of the Ivory Coast and Ghana Cocoa Initiative on tackling major sector issues
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut increases global sales, despite dip in annual profits
Barry Callebaut has reported improved sales revenues of CHF 8.1 billion for the year, up 14.6%, with general growth across its international operations, despite a downturn in profits amid notable global challenges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
World Confectionery Conference Brussels 2022 review
Editor Neill Barston reviews this year’s World Confectionery Conference, which took place at the Marriott Hotel, Brussels this month, successfully bringing together equipment, systems, ingredients, finished products and supply chain elements of the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Luker Chocolate gears up for key World Confectionery Conference appearance
Colombia’s Luker Chocolate is set to make a welcome return to the World Confectionery Conference, as editor Neill Barston discusses with its European sales manager, Paul Morris, ahead of its appearance at the event
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA and Caobisco issue joint plea to US and European governments in tackling sugar shortages
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has joined forces with European confectionery organisation Caobisco, in a plea to governments in the US and Europe to take urgent action addressing “deeply concerning” sugar shortages, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Germany’s BDSI confectionery body calls for immediate sector support, amid 400% energy price rises
Germany’s confectionery trade body, the BDSI has called for significant tax cuts for small and medium-sized businesses in the sector, amid major gas an electricity price rises in the country that are set to have a critical impact on industry, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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