Barry Callebaut begins work on advanced new Ecuador cocoa facilityBarry Callebaut laid the foundation for future growth of the cocoa value chain in Ecuador in a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art, cocoa facility in Durán. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Guittard Chocolate launches cultivate better cocoa sustainability driveThe US-based Guittard Chocolate Company, has launched its Cultivate Better Cocoa initiative, engaging with farming communities to help protect unique flavour profiles of their crops, reports Neill Barston Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Championing global artisans with the Academy of ChocolateSince its creation 15 years ago, the UK’s Academy of Chocolate has hailed some of the world’s finest artisan producers. Neill Barston speaks to its founder and Confectionery Production editorial board member Sara Jayne Stanes on challenges facing the sector, plans for the academy’s annual awards and her undimmed love for the industry Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
The Fine Chocolate Industry Association launches new trading site to assist businessesThe US-founded Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA) has unveiled “Make Mine Fine”, an online marketplace featuring specialty chocolates from across America and other key global markets to support businesses affected by coronavirus trading restrictions. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
