sustainability
Bosch develops new environmentally friendly packaging
Bosch has extended its partnership with Swedish paper manufacturer BillerudKorsnäs for a new series of sustainable packaging, in response to huge demand for environmentally friendly products.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
California Almond crops projected to be down amid tough seasonal weather
Studies from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service have evaluated that the 2019 crop of Californian almonds, which are widely used in confectionery, will be 2.20 billion pounds, down 3.5% from the 2018 crop production of 2.28 billion pounds.
Ghana and Ivory coast unable to gain industry agreement over minimum cocoa pricing
Ghana and Ivory coast governments have failed to reach an agreement with the confectionery industry over plans to create a minimum price for their cocoa supplies.
Rainforest Alliance names winners of global scheme to assist cocoa farmers
The Rainforest Alliance has confirmed the two winners of the first-ever international Ag-Tech Developer Challenge, involving remote-sensing data products to gain insights to benefit cocoa farmers it works with globally.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Latest Singapore innovation centre for Cargill cements regional presence
The Cargill group has opened its first innovation centre in Singapore to help customers in response to consumer trends around tastes, nutrition and food safety.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Cargill releases cocoa & chocolate sustainability report
Cargill has released a collection of sustainability reports covering four of its key businesses, including Cocoa and Chocolate.
Survey finds UK manufacturers delivering on sustainability strategies
Manufacturing businesses placing sustainability and environmental improvements at the heart of their businesses reaped the benefit in cost-savings across their business, according to a new survey released today by Make UK.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé innovation challenge seeks sustainable cocoa production and eco-friendly packaging solutions
The global Nestlé group has initiated a research and development (R&D) innovation challenge in Africa, beginning in Ghana, examining issues including sustainable cocoa production and environmentally friendly packaging.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Preparations gather momentum for European Cocoa Forum
Preparations for this year’s European Cocoa Forum are fast gathering pace, with a series of discussion panels forming a major element of the event in Lisbon, Portugal.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill shows progress with latest annual sustainability report
The latest chocolate and sustainability report from Cargill has highlighted its work supporting key cocoa growing communities across Brazil, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Indonesia.
German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa agrees goals to support key farming suppliers
The German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa (Gisco) has agreed its latest objectives to help deliver a living income for key supply chain farming communities in Africa.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Mars signs Mexican deal for wind energy power for confectionery facilities
Mars, Incorporated has agreed that it will source all electricity for its Mexican confectionery and pet food operations from a new wind farm in Dzilam Bravo, Yucatan, as it targets broader global greenhouse emissions cuts of 40% by 2020.
Solidaridad marks 50th anniversary supporting global farming including cocoa sector
Solidaridad, the organisation supporting farming communities around the world including cocoa farmers, is marking its 50th anniversary with a conference at its base in Utrecht in the Netherlands on 16 May.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Olam gains RSPO certification for Gabon grassland palm oil site
Global food and agri-business Olam International has achieved a reported industry first in achieving Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification for an entirely grassland-based plantation in Gabon.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability