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Cargill: World Confectionery Conference 2023 interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks to Waleed Nasir, a sustainability business development lead for Cargill, on his upcoming speaking engagement at the World Confectionery Conference on 5 October in the UK.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade body expresses concern over worker pay strikes
Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade body has expressed concern over ‘exaggerated strikes’ within the nation’s sector, amid an ongoing industry-wide dispute over staff pay across the country within confectionery manufacturing businesses, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Chocolate Scorecard sustainability study calls on sector to deliver living income goals
The organising team behind the Chocolate Scorecard industry transparency and sustainability study is calling on major chocolate producers to ensure an industry-wide commitment on delivering a living income for cocoa farmers within its supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Mars Food and Nutrition names Karina Zimerfeld as its new vice president
Karina Zimerfeld has been appointed a Vice President of the Mars Food & Nutrition business’ R&D function, working across its international operations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
FDF welcomes government growth pillars, amid major sector financial challenges
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has signalled that it has welcomed the Chancellor’s core pillars of economic growth – Enterprise, Education, Employment and Everywhere, with the major Spring budget due today, with the industry facing core tests, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Pecan Deluxe Candy overcomes Brexit hurdles with DDP European deliveries
UK confectionery business Pecan Deluxe Candy has responded to increased challenges of exporting goods due to additional Brexit-related administration through offering customers in Europe an alternative buying process, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tate & Lyle global ingredients solutions undergoes major rebranding
The global Tate & Lyle ingredients solutions group has delivered a major brand revamp, as it seeks to expand its interests across the sector, including developing applications for the confectionery and snacks sectors, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade International gains ‘superbrand’ status recognising its human rights work
A major boost to Fairtrade Foundation has been delivered in gaining ‘Superbrand’ status for its public perception in the UK, including work supporting key communities in cocoa and wider agricultural supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
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