sustainability
Almond Board of California sets out its sustainability vision
Richard Waycott, CEO and president of the Almond Board of California, recently made his first visit to ProSweets and ISM in Germany. Neill Barston meets him and chairman of the board, Holly King, to discuss the organisation’s progress and major focus on sustainability Maintaining a keen eye on trends within global confectionery markets is […]
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Ferrero confirms action plan for global Cocoa and Forests Initiative
The Ferrero group has confirmed its participation in the international Cocoa and Forests Initiative (CFI), through joining other global firms in producing action plans to tackle deforestation and support key African farming communities.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Mars announces actions toward deforestation-free cocoa supply chain
Mars Wrigley last week launched new commitments to preserve the planet’s forests, following the release of the company’s strategy to drive towards a sustainable, fully traceable cocoa supply chain by 2025.
Latest Mintel research reveals key sector packaging trends
The global Mintel research group has set out its analysis of four major packaging trends for 2019, including multiple technologies linking physical packaging to virtual environments, corporate recycling initiatives and e-commerce branding strategy.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Gerhard Schubert receives Smeta ethical trading certification
Packaging equipment specialist Gerhard Schubert has successfully passed the Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit and received Smeta certification, recognising its socially responsible approach to its business operations.
James Cadbury continues family heritage with Love Cocoa confectionery
Surviving the BBC’s Dragons’ Den and opting to pursue the tradition of his family’s famous chocolate making roots has been a great experience for James Cadbury. Neill Barston meets him at his London headquarters, as the business exhibits at this week’s International Food and Drink Event (IFE) in London
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Bühler joins global ranks of the World Council for Sustainable Development
Swiss-headquartered Bühler has confirmed it has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a global network of businesses focused on providing populations with food and mobility solutions.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey Company has joined major confectionery businesses for Cocoa and Forests Initiative
The US-based Hershey Company has joined other major confectionery groups in confirming action plans to protect forests and restore forest cover in the cocoa growing regions in West Africa.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
East meets west in fast-rising Indian confectionery market
L Nitin Chordia, of Cocoatrain has built up expertise in India’s fast-growing confectionery sector. He explains to Confectionery Production about some of his inspirations and challenges within the industry
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Olam International reports pressure on annual profits amid challenging conditions
Olam International has reported an increase in revenues for 2018, totalling $30.5 billion, up 16% across its global interests for the financial year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz International confirms its Cocoa and Forests Initiative sustainability goals
Global confectionery group Mondelēz International has set out its plans to protect and restore forests in cocoa-growing regions, in an effort to secure a sustainable future for cocoa by making farms more resilient to climate change.
Improving sustainable cocoa sourcing marks key theme of Chocoa
Delivering greater levels of sustainable sourcing within the cocoa sector was among key themes of this year’s Chocoa event in Amsterdam.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut moves towards complete traceability of cocoa supplies in Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has confirmed that it has established 100% farm traceability of its direct cocoa supply chain within Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire that are considered at risk of sourcing from protected forest areas.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Healthier options and business sustainability key topics for Campden BRI seminar
Major topics of expanding healthy products and delivering core business sustainability goals within the bakery market are among the key subjects for Campden BRI’s latest UK seminar taking place on May 23.