sustainability
Key Chocoa cocoa trade fair set for digital return next month
The organisers of the annual Chocoa cocoa and chocolate sector trade event have unveiled a return for the industry showcase in virtual format next month, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Bühler partners with German Institute of Food Technologies, exploring sustainable ranges
Swiss-based Bühler industry technology and solutions group has agreed a key partnership with the German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL) for work on product series including sustainable ranges with confectionery and snacks potential, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
GNT extends oil-dispersible colouring foods series with pink shade
Netherlands-headquartered colouring foods firm GNT has extended its Exberry range of oil-dispersible Coloring Foods in releasing a pink shade created from fruit and vegetables.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely invites global chocolate makers to its sustainable cocoa supply platform
Dutch-based ethical chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely is inviting chocolate makers around the globe to participate in its sustainability-focused cocoa supply chain platform, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Baker Perkins to enhance machinery ranges with industry 4.0 systems
Equipment and systems group Baker Perkins has moved to enhance its machinery ranges through ensuring its latest ranges are Industry 4.0 ready according to the UK-based business, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Veganuary reveals rising tide of chocolate confectionery options
With the Veganuary movement now in its seventh year, a total of over 440,000 people have signed up to the 31-day vegan challenge – which includes a growing array of sweets and snacks products, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Consumer demand for ethically produced confectionery continues to grow
Findings from a Cargill survey this month that showed 70% of consumers in Europe are willing to pay more for sustainably source chocolate ranges is something of a landmark moment.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fi Europe Connect reports successful debut of virtual event
According to organiser Informat Markets, the first edition of the virtual event for the food ingredients industry, Fi Europe Connect (23 November – 4 December), saw high levels of engagement.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
Putting Madagascar on the chocolate making map
Founded on a principle of producing chocolate at source in Madagascar has offered its challenges for Made In Africa (MIA), but as co-founder Brett Beach explains, he feels they’re definitely making a positive impact in improving lives for farming communities. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Made In Africa: Behind the scenes interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Brett Beach, co-founder of the Made In Africa confectionery brand, on its rise over the past three years, challenges amid the pandemic and product launch plans for 2021
Cocoa Horizons Foundation scheme shows key supply chain sustainability gains
The Cocoa Horizons Foundation, an independent non-profit organisation established by Barry Callebaut to improve the lives of cocoa farmers, has released its latest annual performance update, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill studies find majority of consumers willing to pay more for sustainably sourced chocolate
A major survey from Cargill has found that 70% of consumers in Europe are now factoring sustainability into their purchasing choices for product ranges including core cocoa and chocolate ranges, and are willing to pay more for them, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey’s West African sustainability programme reinstated after being banned marks a key milestone
With sustainability being firmly at the core of many companies’ agendas within the confectionery sector, the breaking news that Hershey had been banned from carrying out its activities supporting cocoa farmers in West Africa was hugely significant.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
New Zealand’s Whittaker’s chocolate assists Ghana cocoa communities with school building project
New Zealand-based Whittaker’s chocolate confectionery has supported two key bean sourcing cocoa cooperatives in Ghana, through developing much-needed school facilities for the West African communities, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability