sustainability
Nestlé releases latest shared value sustainability report
The Nestlé group has unveiled its 2020 Creating Shared Value (CSV) and Sustainability Report that has underlined the completion of the majority of its sustainability commitments including on child labour and deforestation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
German confectionery market produces over 200 million Easter bunnies
A member survey from the BDSI (Federal Association of Germans Confectionery Industry) has revealed that in the build-up to Easter, 214 million chocolate bunnies will be created within the nation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Focus: Placing sustainability at the heart of manufacturing operations
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has placed sustainability firmly in the sector’s limelight, as Neill Barston discovered addressing the issue and speaking exclusively to Syntegon Technology about it environmental focus
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut launches Treat Tomorrow campaign shaping the future of chocolate
The Barry Callebaut Group has unveiled its Treat Tomorrow campaign drawing together experts and customers to shape plans for the next generation of indulgent chocolate experiences, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Black Forest confectionery group unveils eco-friendly plans
US confectionery firm Black Forest has unveiled key plans to enhance its sustainability in celebration of the recent International Day of Forests, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Syntegon behind the scenes interview
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, speaks exclusively to Torsten Sauer, director of sustainability at Syntegon on its approach to sustainability, key trends and response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler and Premier Tech partnership delivers new packaging line
An industry partnership between Bühler and Canadian equipment business Premier Tech has delivered a new automated packaging system for granular product ranges, including confectionery series, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
ADM extends commitments for sustainable palm and soy production
The ADM industry solutions and ingredients group has renewed its commitment to sustainable, ethical and responsible production with a revamped policy on protecting forests, biodiversity and communities, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Nestlé releases its Incoa chocolate made from unsweetened cacaofruit
The global Nestlé group is set to roll-out its Incoa chocolate series, made entirely with the cocoa fruit, introducing Incoa, with the 70% dark bar being released under the Les Recettes de L’Atelier brand, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Easter industry scorecard raises key concerns over cocoa sector sustainability performance
An industry Easter Scorecard on cocoa sustainability compiled by NGO’s including Be Slavery Free, Green America, INKOTA, Mighty Earth and the National Wildlife Federation has raised key social and environmental concerns over companies’ performance, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spotlight: James Cadbury unveils latest HiP plant-based chocolate series
As the great-great-great grandson of Cadbury’s founder John Cadbury, James Cadbury has some serious confectionery pedigree. Neill Barston quizzes him about the ongoing development of his own ethically focused business, Love Cocoa, over the past five years in the UK, and development of a new oatmilk brand HiP, with 35% less sugar.
Symrise joins AIM industry sustainability and human rights initiative
Symrise has engaged with a global initiative from AIM, the European Brands Association, devised to unite consumer goods manufacturers and their suppliers to focus on sustainability and human rights within value chains, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Focus: Tony’s Chocolonely sustainability interview
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, speaks to Paul Schoenmakers, head of impact at Tony’s Chocolonely on its key sustainability action tackling child labour in key cocoa growing nations of Ghana and Ivory Coast
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley strikes deal with Danimer Scientific for eco-friendly Skittles packaging
US-headquartered Mars Wrigley has forged a two-year sustainability deal with biodegradable materials business Danimer Scientific, in a joint venture developing home compostable packaging, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability