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Cocoa & Forests Initiative claims renewed progress on tackling deforestation challenges
The key Cocoa & Forests Initiative has unveiled its latest annual report, which found 83% of its directly sourced cocoa from participating companies in Ghana and 82% in neighbouring Ivory Coast are now traceable to farm level, ahead of upcoming EUDR legal operating requirements reports Neill Barston.
World Confectionery Conference final registration countdown begins
We are now on the final countdown for our World Confectionery Conference, and our varied line-up of speakers are preparing to play their part in our fourth edition of the event which marks our momentous 90th anniversary in publishing.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Quelen Fruits attains EU quality standards with Tomra sorting solutions
Chilean walnut producer Quelen Fruits has reported surpassing European quality production standards with the assistance of Tomra Food’s equipment solutions, reports Neill Barston.
Caobisco issues plea to EU Commission president on EUDR deforestation laws
The European confectionery trade body, Caobisco, has issued an urgent plea to EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen over significant concerns surrounding the implementation of the upcoming EUDR supply chain legislation, reports Neill Barston.
Exclusive: The World Cocoa Conference: the sustainability journey continues
As Antonie Fountain asserted for the final session of the World Cocoa Conference, “All of us in cocoa are like Lord of the Rings’ Sam Gamgee – if we take one more step in our sustainability journey, we are further from home than we have ever been, because we have come so far already,” reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Guest blog: Brexit: the ‘gift’ of trading chaos for small businesses that keeps on giving
As Confectionery Production has reported over the past few years, Brexit has continued to cause companies across the UK and continental Europe a number of significant financial and administrative burdens that have significantly impacted on their ability to trade. Here, Oliver Shorts, co-owner of ethically-founded British confectionery brand, Seed & Bean recounts the latest incident to befall the business in attempting to simply deliver goods to Europe.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference 2023 review
The 2023 edition of the World Confectionery Conference concluded successfully in Yorkshire, UK, last week, with sustainability, business resilience and industry innovation placed at the heart of the event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Swiss confectionery and baked goods markets expand, despite regulatory pressures
The Biscosuisse organisation, representing Swiss confectionery and bakery sectors, has reported a 32.6% upturn in exports during 2022, despite the impact of manufacturing regulations challenges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero confirms Kinder Surprise products have returned to UK shelves
Ferrero has confirmed that Kinder Surprise products are now back on UK shelves, after they were withdrawn this summer following a salmonella outbreak at its Arlon factory, which has now been resolved, reports Neill Barston.
Mondelez move for HFSS confectionery ranges sets a high bar for industry reformulation
The past week has seen some particularly notable product development news with Mondelez unveiling plans for eight series designed to comply with high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) regulations within the UK.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Israel’s TopGum Industries gains key certified organic status
Israeli-based functional gummies producer TopGum Industries, has gained status as a USDA-certified organic manufacturer within the segment.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK government’s rejection of its own studies on high fat and sugar taxes causes key concerns
The latest news that the UK government is minded not to introduce legislation on high fat and sugar ranges, including confectionery and snacks, has been greeted by a considerable level of concern from some quarters.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley UK delivers ‘HFSS compliant’ Triple Treat healthier chocolate series
Mars Wrigley UK has delivered its latest better-for-you ‘Triple Treat’ bar series that has been developed in response to the government’s soon to be implemented legislation targeting reduction in fat, sugar and salt within product ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA appoints new senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs
The US-based National Confectioners Association has confirmed Farida Mohamedshah as its new senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs, writes Neill Barston.