sustainability
Mars Wrigley intensifies the battle for production sustainability
The announcement by Mars Wrigley Confectionery on its decision for a $1 billion package of support to assist African cocoa growing communities is a definite step in the right direction.
Mars Wrigley creates $1 billion fund for improving cocoa sustainability
Global chocolate business Mars Wrigley Confectionery has devised a $1 billion plan over the next decade for improving sustainability within its cocoa supply chain, offering greater support to communities in key African cocoa growing countries.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Final countdown for iba international trade event in Munich
With more than 1,300 exhibitors expected to visit Munich, Germany, for iba, this year’s event is attracting a huge level of interest. Neill Barston speaks exclusively to project manager Claudia Weidner
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International makes gains on key sustainability targets
Mondelēz International has reported key progress against its 2020 goals on sustainable sourcing of cocoa, palm oil sourcing and product development.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocogenius chocolate production training system gains award
A partnership between the Bühler group and technology firm Crealogix to create the ‘ChocoGenius’ video training initiative for chocolate production has gained a major industry accolade.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Casa Luker joins Colombian government in cocoa production initiative
Colombian confectionery company Casa Luker has joined with the country’s government and National Cocoa Federation in pledging to produce deforestation-free and ‘peace-friendly’ cocoa by 2020.
Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mary Barnard relishes new role as Caobisco President
Becoming the first female president of Caobisco this month representing the European chocolate, biscuit and confectionery market is a task Mary Barnard (pictured right) is relishing. Neill Barston speaks exclusively to her regarding her main priorities
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
IPACK-IMA attracts global packaging innovation
As a major focus for the European food sector, IPACK-IMA witnessed a number of product launches, including machines for the confectionery market. Neill Barston reports from Milan, Italy
Nestlé membership of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil is renewed
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) association, has reinstated Nestlé’s membership after renewing its action plan on using 100% certified sustainable palm oil by 2023.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Change ahead for the packaging sector with Bosch’s division sale
The decision announced by Bosch that it is intending to sell its well-established packaging machinery division represents a significant moment for the sector.
Major Nestlé UK distribution centre includes key confectionery brands
Nestlé and transport firm XPO Logistics have confirmed development of a 638,000-square-foot distribution centre at the new Segro East Midlands Gateway Logistics Park in Leicestershire, UK.
Record attendance figures for IPACK-IMA in Milan
The organisers of this year’s IPACK-IMA event in Milan, Italy, have confirmed the show received record numbers of visitors from across the globe.
Sustainable wheat scheme from Mondelēz targets 100% of its EU biscuit production
A major initiative from Mondelēz International has been confirmed with an expansion of its sustainable wheat sourcing to cover 100% of its biscuit brands in the EU by 2022.
Barry Callebaut signs agreements with Ghana and Ivory Coast on sustainability
Global chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has signed a letter of intent with the Conseil Café Cacao (CCC) of Côte d’Ivoire, designed to improve action on sustainable cocoa farming.