regulations
Maintaining food safety standards remains key message from World Accreditation Day
Maintaining a high degree of certified food safety standards within manufacturing environments and labs will be among the core topics of this year’s World Accreditation Day (9 June).
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
BDSI seeks voluntary labelling scheme for nutritional food labelling
As the European Commission prepares to publish its “Farm to Fork” strategy (Farm to Fork), the Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry has reaffirmed its preference for a voluntary labelling system for displaying nutritional information on the front of food packaging.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero drives towards delivering Cocoa and Forests Initiative environmental targets
Italian-founded global confectionery brand Ferrero has joined other major firms in releasing its sustainability performance action plan to protect forests in Ghana and Ivory Coast.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut’s Ruby Chocolate clears key US regulatory hurdle
The US Food and Drug Administration has granted Barry Callebaut a Temporary Marketing Permit (TMP) for its Ruby chocolate, which will signal its full commercial release in the United States.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
The International Cocoa Organisation continues its mission in relocated African headquarters
The International Cocoa Organisation plays a significant role in some of the sector’s key markets. Poorna Rodrigo reports for Confectionery Production on the group’s move from the UK to Ivory Coast
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Indian confectionery market expresses concerns over ‘traffic light’ labelling
Raghavendra Verma reports from New Delhi on a new government system in India of food labelling that have prompted major concerns from industry
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory
Major challenges facing manufacturers placed in the spotlight of Food Safety Summit
The latest developments, challenges and best practice solutions in food safety within the manufacturing chain, including for confectionery and bakery, were discussed in detail at the inaugural Food Safety Summit.
Business news, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bunge Loders Croklaan moves to deliver palm oil improvements
Bunge Loders Croklaan, specialists in oils and fats supplied to industry including the confectionery sector, has confirmed its palm oil food portfolio is being delivered with low 3-MCPDE, ahead of EU legislation planned on the use of such compounds.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
The ‘mint with a hole’ clocks up 70 years on our shelves
The phrase ‘iconic’ is often banded around for products and items that aren’t always terribly deserving of the description.
EU and Chinese trade tariffs on US among key global regulatory moves
Confectionery consultants Keith Nuthall, Laura Syrett and Diana Yordanova provide our regular view on key events in global regulations for the sector