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Ferrero’s sustainability report reveals continued progress on key operational goals

A core achievement has been delivered by the Ferrero Group, as it expressed confidence in achieving its principal environmental and broader operating goals as it released its 14th sustainability report, writes Neill Barston.

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

Ice cream machinery market study projects segment rise to $13 billion by 2033

Latest global figures have revealed that the ice cream processing equipment market stood at $9.3 billion in 2022, with a projected rise to $13.6 billion within the next decade, according to a fresh sector study, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability

Key texturisers market forecast for multi-billion growth by the decade’s end

The market for food texturisers, including for confectionery and bakery sectors, is set to reach a total of over $14.54 billion by 2029, increasing at an annual CAGR rate of 5.2% over the next six years, according to new industry research, writes Neill Barston.

Touton delivers latest sustainability report focused on supporting entire value chain

Global agricultural group Touton, which has key interests in the cocoa trade, has unveiled its latest sustainability report covering 2021-2022, focused on supporting its entire value chain, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability

UK government to reject taxes on sugar and salt within key confectionery and snacks ranges

The UK government is set to reject advice from its own commissioned reports and from health experts in failing to introduce taxes on sugar and salt within product categories including confectionery, reports Neill Barston.

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

Swiss cocoa business Ecom targets 100% traceability of crop supplies by 2025

Swiss-headquartered Ecom cocoa and ingredients supplier has unveiled its Smarter Cocoa Charter, linked to its first ever sustainability report targeting key environmental goals within its operations, writes Neill Barston.

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

Olam Food Ingredients’ latest cocoa and forests report highlights deforestation action

Olam Food Ingredients has released findings from its latest Cocoa and Forests report, revealing key environmental work by the business regarding its supply chain activities in Ghana and Ivory Coast, writes Neill Barston.

Divine Chocolate releases impact report on its key cocoa sector support achievements

Fairtrade, B-Corp certified confectionery business Divine Chocolate has unveiled a fresh impact report revealing its key achievements of the past year, including supporting key West African cocoa-growing communities through innovative schemes, writes Neill Barston.

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

Mondelēz International’s third State of Snacking report reveals key consumer trend for wellbeing

A third annual State of Snacking report from Mondelēz International has confirmed a sustained global trend of consumers being increasingly focused on wellbeing, and are more mindful than ever of consumption levels, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, 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