strategy
Mars Wrigley’s Alex Arnaud Assanvo to lead key sustainability scheme
Alex Arnaud Assanvo, a director of corporate affairs for cocoa within Mars Wrigley’s European operations, has been appointed to lead a key sustainability scheme as executive secretary of the Ghana and Ivory Coast Cocoa Initiative, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
National Confectioners Association unveils latest future sector leaders
The US-based National Confectioners Association today announced the five confectionery industry professionals selected for the 2021 Future Leadership Programme, writes Neill Barston.
Consumer demand for ethically produced confectionery continues to grow
Findings from a Cargill survey this month that showed 70% of consumers in Europe are willing to pay more for sustainably source chocolate ranges is something of a landmark moment.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero joins growing drive towards plastics recycling
Ferrero’s US division has partnered with the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) in a bid to enhance its plastics recycling.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley drives its packaging recycling goals with latest M&M packet design
Mars Wrigley has progressed its commitment for 100% of its packaging to be reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025, extending its pledge to its latest M&M Choco range in France, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Nestlé agrees deal for Yinlu peanut milk business to focus on core areas including confectionery
Nestlé has agreed a deal for its Yinlu peanut milk and canned rice porridge businesses in China to Food Wise Co, as it repositions its strategy to focus on other core areas including developing confectionery, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Hershey records key sales boost as consumers turn to treats amid coronarvirus pandemic
US confectionery giant, Hershey, has reported an improved third-quarter financial position amid the ongoing pandemic, gaining a 4% net sales boost to $2,219.8 million, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Fox’s biscuits owners agree £246 million partial sale to Ferrero
The UK-based 2 Sisters Food Group has agreed a partial sale of the company’s long-established Fox’s Biscuits business to the Ferrero Group in a deal valued at £246m, writes Neill Barston.
Ferrero appoints Alessandro Natola as Canadian business president
The Ferrero global confectionery group has confirmed the appointment of Alessandro Natola as president of its Canadian business, reports Neill Barston.
Beneo delivers 40% carbon emissions cuts at Belgian facilities
German-based functional ingredients specialist Beneo has achieved a reported 40% cut in specific carbon emissions at its production facilities in Oreye, Belgium, as part of a decade-long campaign, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Studies reveal lockdown period prompts greater snacking trends and health awareness
The international period of lockdown and quarantine over coronavirus has led to a significant change in the UK’s food habits according to new research from Olam Cocoa, which revealed that we are collectively snacking notably more than we were before the pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Business confidence hangs in the balance as final countdown over Brexit trade deal continues
This past week, the UK’s Food and Drink Federation and Santander UK laid out the latest situation for the sector in terms of its performance, which brought cause for concern with a record low level of confidence for the quarter, that both organisations hoped would be offset with potential for exploring new markets around the world.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Marathon bars make unexpected return to the British confectionery scene
As a child of the 1980s, one of my favourite confectionery brands was the much-celebrated Marathon chocolate bars here in the UK – so when its manufacturer Mars brought the brand name back after 30 years (from switching to its US name Snickers), for a limited summer run in 2019, it was met with much approval.
National Confectioners Association opens applications for its 2021 Future Leadership Programme
The US-based National Confectioners Association’s Young Professionals Network is preparing for its latest batch of aspiring industry leaders with opening applications for its 2021 class of Future Leadership Programme.