strategy
Focus: Raising the bar for healthier snack production
Started by two childhood friends, Eat Natural has become a multimillion business recently acquired by Ferrero, as Neill Barston discovers, speaking to company co-founder Praveen Vijh
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
EU report proposes due diligence action tackling major child labour issues in Ghana and Ivory Coast
An EU report into actions required to enable the ending of child labour within cocoa supply chains in Ghana and Ivory Coast has proposed a series of measures including delivering on due diligence schemes and increasing farmer payments, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut gains industry recognition for its ongoing sustainability operations
The Barry Callebaut Group has for the third year running been named by sustainability organisation Sustainalytics as among industry leaders in managing environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks with its supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Beyond Good ethically sourced chocolate set for key packaging revamp
Sustainably and ethically-sourced confectionery firm Beyond Good is set for a key revamp of its Madagascar and Uganda chocolate bars, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Rainforest Alliance continues cocoa community support with latest annual report
The Rainforest Alliance non-profit organisation has released its annual report for 2020, highlighting key work across its global activities including support for major cocoa growing communities around the world, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK’s Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls hails revival in EU trading with latest Danish order
UK traditional sweet brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls has reported a is enjoying a return to European trading with its first reported order from Denmark in two years amid wider interest from other EU countries, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Barry Callebaut launches Caramel Aura chocolate and Indulgence Playbook for US market
Barry Callebaut has unveiled a key guide for US manufacturers in the confectionery and bakery sectors – the Indulgence Playbook, to maximise product opportunities including its latest chocolate range Caramel Aura, reports, Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Glanbia appoints director of premix targeting industry-wide optimised nutrient strategy
Glanbia Nutritionals has appointed a new director of premix, Michael Hofstätter, who is set to be tasked with creating functionally optimised nutrient strategies – including applications for the confectionery and snacks sectors in the EMEA region, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Symrise flavours and fragrances posts improved half-year results despite pandemic
Global flavours and fragrances group Symrise has reported strong half-year earnings, with sales increasing 4.8% to €1.9 billion, along with organic growth reported at 9.7%, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
NCA names Brian M. Mckeon as senior vice president of public policy
The National Confectioners Association has appointed Brian M. McKeon as senior vice president of public policy, leading its government affairs strategy and grassroots industry engagement, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat confirms plans for 140 confectionery manufacturing roles at its UK base
UK premium confectionery brand Hotel Chocolat has confirmed expansion of its operations with plans to recruit 140 new manufacturing employees at its advanced facilities at Hadley Park, Huntingdon, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
US-based Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory appoints key independent chairperson
US-based premium confectionery manufacturer and retailer, the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, has appointed Rahul Mewawalla as an independent chairperson of the Board, as part of its management restructuring, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Uelzena dairy group targets continued emissions reduction with sixth sustainability report
Dairy ingredients business Uelzena has unveiled its sixth sustainability report, offering a core focus on targeting reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and evaluating the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
Nestlé’s confectionery operations record performance upturn
Swiss-headquartered Nestlé has recorded growth across its global businesses, including within its confectionery operations, as the company posting overall six-month sales of CHF 41.7 billion, against $41.1 billion for the same period in 2020, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability