sustainability
Barry Callebaut drives sustainability for its US ‘Better for You’ ranges
Barry Callebaut is set to move its North American ‘Better For You’ portfolio to 100% sustainably sourced cocoa and vanilla, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Focus: Fast rising cocoa business Twenty Degrees Cacao
Seeking out some of the most richly diverse strains of cacao in the world is offering Leo Palmer a hugely rewarding challenge. Having spent several years working in Ecuador, he has gained a wealth of key insights into production processes that are serving him well with the creation of his latest venture. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut brand creates first 100% sustainable ingredients series, marking its 25th anniversary
Barry Callebaut has confirmed that its renowned Swiss chocolate brand Carma has become its first to deliver 100% sustainable ingredients for its range of couvertures, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Market focus: Twenty Degrees cacao interview
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production magazine speaks to Leo Palmer, a founder of Twenty Degrees Cacao, a new premium brand business backed by Olam serving the speciality market.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Chocolate Day offers a pause for reflection
This latest entry is very much devoted to marking World Chocolate Day, which comes as markets around the globe continue with numerous challenges that have been a feature of our lives for nearly 18 months amid the pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ICCO’s International Symposium on Cocoa Research postponed amid coronavirus
The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) has confirmed its Symposium on Cocoa Research planned for September 2021 in France will be postponed until next year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
Fairtrade’s video campaign tackles ‘unethical sourcing’ on World Chocolate Day
A major global campaign has been launched by Fairtrade, centred on a new stop-motion animation film, “Unwrap a Fairer Future,’ addressing key issues behind what it asserts are ‘unethical sourcing practices by some major chocolate companies,’ writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars joins Livelihoods Carbon Fund as part of ongoing environmental improvement drives
The US-headquartered Mars group has combined with a total of 13 13 other companies including food sector firms and investors to help create the 3rd Livelihoods Carbon Fund (LCF3), reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Ghana cocoa sustainability conference highlights urgent need for farmer support
A key sustainability conference in Ghana has agreed that enabling farmers to earn fair incomes for the production of cocoa is vital for securing the sector’s future, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade studies reveal its work offers vital boost for Ivory Coast farmers
Latest research from Fairtrade into living standards for cocoa farming families has revealed that on average, those benefitting from its trading initiatives have seen a boost amounting to an average 9% to household incomes beyond essential provisions, reports Neill Barston
Syntegon appoints vice president of product management and strategy
German-based packaging and processing solutions group Syntegon has appointed Dr Silke Blumer as its Vice President Product Management and Strategy
Cama packaging machinery marks 40 years serving confectionery and bakery markets
The management of Italian-headquartered packaging equipment group Cama have praised its operations across the world, as the company celebrates 40 years in business, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Sacmi unveils its latest sustainability-focused wrapping machine series
Italian-based SACMI Packaging & Chocolate has unveiled its latest multi-style flat-base praline wrapping machine, the HY7, with a focus on high-speed and sustainable operating, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé’s ‘forest positive’ strategy targets elimination of palm oil and cocoa deforestation
Nestlé has pledged to intensify its efforts to protect and retain global forests in its areas of operation, as a central element of its plans to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability