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CBD industry calls on UK government for improved sector regulation

A combined plea from the UK consumer cannabinoid industry, which includes applications within confectionery, has called on the government’s Home Office department to urgently create safeguards for the sector with a legal framework covering sales of CBD ranges, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Cocoa Coalition urges EU Commission action on sustainable sourcing

The global Cocoa Coalition, consisting of major confectionery groups and industry organisations, has urged EU nations to seize ‘a golden opportunity’ of plans from Ivory Coast and Ghana governments to create an economic pact for Sustainable Cocoa, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Cocoa coalition looks to EU Commission to deliver after further delays to human rights due diligence

This past week saw key action of support from of one of the most notable new joint ventures from industry with a formation of a cocoa coalition of chocolate companies including Ferrero, Hershey, Mars Wrigley, Mondelēz International, Nestle, and Tony’s Chocolonely, alongside Fairtrade International and Rainforest Alliance.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Will industry respond to an obesity crisis with embracing calls for regulation of product ranges including confectionery?

Few would argue with the proposition that there’s any real issue with enjoying an occasional confectionery treat or snack, so long as part of a wider balanced diet whether you are a child or adult.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

‘Bite Back’ study calls for government action regulating high fat, sugar and salt products including confectionery

Manufacturers within the confectionery and snacks sector have come under fire in a new independent youth-led report which found a majority of products with health and nutrition claims were in fact high in either salt, saturated fat or sugar, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability

GNT welcomes ‘milestone’ code of practice for European food colouring standards

Netherlands-headquartered GNT has welcomed the Natural Food Colours Association (NATCOL)’s Code of Practice for Colouring Foods in Europe as an “important milestone” for the industry, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

UK Food and Drink Federation warns consumers will pay more amid government regulatory moves

The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has expressed major concern over a series of government policies that will cost the sector a projected additional £8 billion over the next three years, making product ranges more expensive, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

BDSI welcomes German government commitment on sustainable palm oil supplies

The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has welcomed a key political commitment from the country’s federal government on ensuring greater levels of sustainable palm oil supplies, reports Neill Barston

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Sugarwise aims to reduce amount of sugar in schools

The School Food Standards, that all British Schools must adhere to, currently place no limit on the amount of sugar children consume while at school.

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Supporting key cocoa growing nations remains of critical importance

During the past couple of years, there has been a notable trend for businesses across the confectionery sector becoming increasingly mindful of sustainability issues.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients

Macpac revamps website amid demand for bespoke packaging

UK-based packaging specialists Macpac have devised a new website following an increase in demand for bespoke designs, including its lines developed for confectionery.

Packaging, Processing, Regulatory

Polo, the original ‘mint with a hole,’ turns 70

One of the UK’s most renowned confectionery brands, Polo, is marking its 70th anniversary in bringing the famous mint into the 21st century with Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Seeking solutions for a fairer cocoa industry

Tackling major concerns over child labour and gender inequality, and an urgent need for greater overall support for farming communities formed some of the key themes of this year’s World Cocoa Conference. Neill Barston reports from Berlin.

Business news, Sustainability

Faerch Plast signs up to UK Plastics Pact

Faerch Plast UK, a manufacturer of plastic packaging for the food industry including the snacks segment, has signed up to the UK Plastics Pact.

Business news