Bringing confectionery production back to the heart of YorkAfter 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 chainAmbitious 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 dealOne 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). Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing
Mary Barnard relishes new role as Caobisco PresidentBecoming 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 chocolateDeveloping 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 Business news, Processing, Sustainability
