supply chains
Exclusive: Cargill places sustainability at the heart of the World Confectionery Conference
With our World Confectionery Conference fast approaching, editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive interview with Cargill on its ongoing sustainability mission within key agricultural supply chains including the vital cocoa sector.
Exclusive: Caobisco president Can Buharali confirmed to speak at the World Confectionery Conference
Can Buharali, newly elected president of Caobisco European confectionery trade body has been confirmed as the latest to become a keynote speaker for our World Confectionery Conference event set to take place this autumn.
Global confectionery sector seeks a kick-start after ongoing supply challenges dent some international markets
There’s no getting away from the fact that the past couple of years in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic have served up a significant raft of challenges for the confectionery, snacks and bakery sectors on an international level.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Ferrero makes key gains with Cocoa Charter sustainability goals
Ferrero has underlined its commitment to working collaboratively across the sector on core sourcing responsibilities and enhancing human rights, as it reports key gains in its latest Cocoa Charter Progress report, writes Neill Barston.
Consumers and companies could be hit with $1.5 billion bill for EUDR compliance for cocoa and palm oil
Consumers and businesses across Europe could be hit with a bill of at least $1.5 billion over compliance costs of the fast-approaching EUDR regulations governing supply chains in key commodities including cocoa and palm oil, reports Neill Barston.
Nestlé moves to deliver greater sustainable sourcing for travel retail ranges
Delivering sustainably sourced product ranges has been placed atop of Nestlé’s agenda for its travel retail ranges, as it rolls-out chocolate series linked to its Cocoa Plan partnership with the Rainforest Alliance, reports Neill Barston.
Nestlé continues progress with scaling-up Income Accelerator scheme for cocoa communities
A key sustainability milestone for Nestlé has been delivered as its UK manufacturing facilities are set to feature cocoa sourced through its Income Accelerator programme supporting farmers in its core supply chains, including in West Africa, writes Neill Barston.
CIUS sugar organisation appoints Mars Wrigley’s Yuriy Sharanov as group president
The Committee of European Sugar Users (CIUS) has named Yuriy Sharanov, senior strategic sourcing manager at Mars Wrigley, as its president, with Torben Vestergaard Nielsen, of Orkla, becoming vice president, writes Neill Barston.
European Commission responds to ten crucial EUDR deforestation questions
As the clock counts down for the final few months before the anticipated EUDR regulations, the European Commission has answered ten crucial questions surrounding the landmark policy’s delivery, reports Tony Myers
Hershey moves to strengthen its science-based targets environmental performance
After unveiling key environmental targets in its latest ESG report, Hershey has moved to enhance its 2030 science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, attaining a total of 43% of its goals, which it is seeking to accelerate, writes Neill Barston.
World Confectionery Conference early bird visitor rates extended into July
As the latest edition of the World Confectionery Conference continues to take shape, early bird visitor rates to this year’s event have been extended until July 15, so we are encouraging industry professionals to make the most of this key offer for our must-see show.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
The Voice Network’s Antonie Fountain set to join the 2024 World Confectionery Conference
The managing director of the Voice Network cocoa sector organisation, Antonie Fountain, has become the latest industry name to play his part in our 2024 edition of the World Confectionery Conference this autumn.
Mondelez delivers key updates on its major CFI initiative tackling deforestation
Mondelēz International has released a key update on progress surrounding its contribution to the Cocoa and Forests initiative (CFI) including aims to end deforestation in its primary forest supply chains within the next two years, writes Neill Barston.
Guest blog: Exploring the dynamics of the global cocoa supply chain
As Confectionery Production has covered extensively over the past couple of years, the cocoa sector continues to face significant multiple challenges on a global level. Here, Dwiti Gaggar, Associate Consultant, Food and Nutrition, offers an overview on how the industry is navigating present key tests.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability