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Behind the scenes: Oxfam reports stalled industry progress on supply chain sustainability
With the coronavirus pandemic impacting notably on food insecurity around the world, Oxfam assesses major companies including Mars, Mondelez and Nestle, regarding progress on sustainability goals, and finds that despite positive gains, progress has stalled in some key policy areas
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Virtual Eko Chocolate show celebrates global cocoa industry
HRM Oba Dokun Thompson, a traditional regional ruler from Nigeria, and cocoa industry expert, reflected on the recent Eko Chocolate Show 2021 edition, which featured contributions from the UK’s Academy of Chocolate and York Cocoa Works.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Schur Flexibles acquires Sidac Italian confectionery packaging business
Schur Flexibles packaging has expanded into the Italian market in acquiring Sidac SpA, delivering an additional centre of excellence for the group, writes Neill Barston.
Ferrero unveils debut for Rocher and Raffaello ice cream ranges
The Ferrero confectionery group has unveiled its first-ever Ferrero Rocher, Ferrero Rocher Dark and Raffaello ice cream sticks, as it builds its presence in the segment, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
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
Endoline Robotics delivers latest generation of ‘plug and play’ palletisers
UK-based Endoline Robotics has launched a new series of upgradeable ‘Plug & Play’ robotic palletisers, offering manufacturers, including those working within confectionery, snacks markets greater flexibility.
Hotel Chocolat invests in major cloud production systems for UK operations
Hotel Chocolat has partnered with Cimlogic to deliver a key cloud-based productivity solution on four production lines at its Hadley Park, UK, production facilities, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Cadbury Dairy Milk production return to the UK offers highlight amid wider sector tests
For British-based followers of the confectionery world, the breaking news that Cadbury would be bringing back production to the UK was indeed something to be celebrated.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Läderach chocolate gains best caramel honours at Luxury Lifestyle Awards
Swiss-based chocolate business Läderach has gained a best caramel in Europe accolade at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards, celebrating some of the most notable premium goods and services in the world, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Cocoa Association of Asia offers optimism despite drop in sector grindings
The Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA) offered an upbeat assessment of the region’s market during its first online forum, as the sector continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Bunge Loders Croklaan opens key Ghana shea butter processing site
Speciality oils and fats business Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC), has officially opened an advanced shea butter processing facility in Tema, Ghana, with applications across the snacks, confectionery and bakery segments.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
BBC goes behind the scenes at Eat Natural for Inside the Factory
British-based cereal and snack bar brand Eat Natural welcomed cameras into its ‘Makery’ production facility for the first time in its 22-year history as part of filming for the BBC television series Inside the Factory.
Facing up to challenging times amid the rise of coronavirus
If you turn on the TV, radio, or scan your computer screen or smartphone, there seems to literally, and all too understandably, be just one news story in town at present – the continuing rise of coronavirus around the world.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Olam International improves palm oil operations in Gabon
Global food and agri-business Olam International has reported its Makouke palm plantation in Gabon is the latest of its facilities to gain Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability