supply chains
UK, Irish and Canadian Mars bars set to be carbon neutral certified by 2023
Mars Wrigley has made a key sustainability move in confirming Mars bars sold in the UK, Ireland and Canada will be certified by 2023 as being produced in carbon neutral conditions, amounting to over 220 million product units a year, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Clock ticks down on COP26 to strike key deal on delivering crucial environmental agreements
When 95 year-old David Attenborough rose to his feet to address the COP26 climate event this week in Glasgow, he gained a deserved round of applause for highlighting the fact that the assembled leaders really could make a difference in making some tough decisions to save our environment.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Ferrero, Mars, Mondelez and Nestlé join Fairtrade in calls for EU cocoa supply chain due diligence
Key confectionery groups including Ferrero, Mars Wrigley, Mondelēz International, Nestle and Tony’s Chocolonely have joined with Fairtrade International, Rainforest Alliance, and NGOs to push for EU legislation on mandatory due diligence relating to deforestation in cocoa supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Spotlight on William Poole confections
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks to artisan confectioner William Poole about his eventful career in confectionery as he sets up a new business venture
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
UK supply chain crisis continues to impact across business sectors
Mounting concerns regarding supply chain shortages across the food and drink sector, including the confectionery, snacks and bakery markets within the UK remains particularly concerning.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley offers progress update on its sustainable cocoa sourcing goals
Mars Wrigley has offered an update on its sustainable cocoa sourcing progress, which it began three years ago with its Cocoa for Generations strategy forming part of its responsible sourcing initiatives, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Puratos Group gains €1 billion financing towards Cacao-Trace cocoa sustainability initiative
The Puratos group’s cocoa sustainability scheme, Cacao-Trace, has received a major boost as a group of private investors has agreed €1 billion finance package for the initiative, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Technology-led solutions may hold the key to reshaping the chocolate confectionery sector
So much for August being the traditional quiet period when the vast majority of the confectionery sector appears to wind down for holiday season – these continue to feel like unprecedented times on a number of fronts.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
Olam faces prosecution over alleged child labour within Brazilian supply chains
Olam International has reportedly found itself among one of three food companies being sued by Brazilian state prosecutors over claims of failing to address child labour concerns within its supply chains – which the company strongly denies, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Olam seeks premium listing on the London Stock Exchange
Olam International has made a significant move to confirm its operating group, OFI food ingredients division including cocoa, is targeting a primary listing on the premium segment of the London Stock Exchange, as well as a listing in Singapore, writes Neill Barston.
Barry Callebaut joins forces with Nestlé and Proforest for coconut sustainability scorecard system
The Barry Callebaut Group has continued its joint venture with Nestlé and non-profit agricultural organisation Proforest to create a sustainability scorecard targeting improvement in environmental standards for coconut production, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, 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
Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa hails supply traceability gains in annual report
The Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (SWISSCO) has unveiled its latest annual report, detailing key achievements including its members committing to full supply chain traceability for imported products, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Divine Chocolate set for major rebrand amid sustainable cocoa sector mission
A major rebrand has been confirmed for the ethically founded Divine Chocolate company from this September, as it continues its mission supporting key supply chain cocoa producing nations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability