supply chains
Brexit warnings renewed by the Food and Drink Federation
Assuming the role of chief executive of the UK’s Food and Drink Federation has offered Ian Wright plenty of tests, as Neill Barston discovered, meeting him at the organisation’s London headquarters
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Solidaridad marks 50th anniversary supporting global farming including cocoa sector
Solidaridad, the organisation supporting farming communities around the world including cocoa farmers, is marking its 50th anniversary with a conference at its base in Utrecht in the Netherlands on 16 May.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Olam gains RSPO certification for Gabon grassland palm oil site
Global food and agri-business Olam International has achieved a reported industry first in achieving Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification for an entirely grassland-based plantation in Gabon.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Nestlé achieves key environmental milestone in its goal of deforestation-free operations
A major environmental performance milestone has been declared by Nestlé, which has reported that 77% of its agricultural commodities have now been verified as deforestation-free.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bringing confectionery production back to the heart of York
After opening a new chocolate production facility this summer, York Cocoa House has brought manufacturing back to one of Britain’s traditional confectionery centres. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Cargill puts forward plans to tackle deforestation in its cocoa supply chain
Ambitious plans have been put forward by global ingredients group Cargill, aiming to eliminate deforestation from its cocoa supply chain.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Mars bars face UK supply shortage in the event of no Brexit deal
One of the UK’s favourite confectionery items, Mars Bars, could run out of supplies in the event of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, according to warnings made to environment minister Michael Gove by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
Mary Barnard relishes new role as Caobisco President
Becoming the first female president of Caobisco this month representing the European chocolate, biscuit and confectionery market is a task Mary Barnard (pictured right) is relishing. Neill Barston speaks exclusively to her regarding her main priorities
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut reveals origins of ruby chocolate
Developing ruby as the ‘fourth type of chocolate’ has proved a labour of love for Swiss manufacturer Barry Callebaut. Neill Barston speaks exclusively to the company’s head of marketing Bas Smit, at the World Cocoa Conference, assessing its potential and the company’s wider sustainability goals