sustainability
Fairtrade’s COP26 paper calls on global governments to back smallholder farmers over climate solutions
The Fairtrade movement has called on international communities to include smallholder farmers – who are vital to cocoa production, to considered as central in delivering long-term climate solutions, ahead of the UN’s Climate Change Conference (COP26) beginning next month in Scotland, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Preview: Gulfood Manufacturing, Yummex and Expo 2020 interview
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, speaks to director of Gulfood Manufacturing and Yummex, as well as Denis Steker, senior VP international Koelnmesse on prospects for the shows, including Expo 2020
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Gulfood Manufacturing and Yummex return for major sector showcase
Gulfood Manufacturing returns after a two-year break due to the pandemic, and plans are shaping up strongly, as Neill Barston discovered in an exclusive interview with show director Mark Napier
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé agrees key recycling partnership with Scottish industry specialist
As part of its wider sustainability drive, Nestlé UK and Ireland has partnered with a new recycling firm, Yes Recycling, based in Scotland to process hard-to-recycle plastics, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Earthworm sustainability venture seeks key improvements for Solomon Islands palm oil
Non-profit environmental organisation Earthworm, Swiss oils group Florin AG and supplier Guadalcanal Plains Palm Oil, have undertaken a venture supporting over 230 smallholders in the Solomon Islands with key agricultural training, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cadbury Dairy Milk packaging set for up to 30% recycled materials
A renewed move to improve production sustainability is being made by Mondelēz International, as its UK Cadbury Dairy Milk made in Bournville, is set to be made with packaging containing up to 30% recycled plastic, reports Neill Barston.
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Luker Chocolate enters fast-rising oat milk bar market with healthier option series
Colombian ethically-founded Luker Chocolate has released its latest bar series featuring oat milk and organic sugar in response to sustained growth in the market for healthier confectionery options, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero ramps up recycling drive with eco-friendly Rocher packaging
The Ferrero Group has stepped-up its efforts to make 100% of its packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025 with new eco-designed boxes for its key Rocher range, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
European Cocoa Association welcomes five new members
The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has welcomed five new members to its organisation, as it continues its global mission to pursue sustainability within supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
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Ritter Sport’s travel retail confectionery delivers key sustainability focus
Premium chocolate brand Ritter Sport has targeted the travel retail sector with its latest packaging design concept, placing sustainability as a core strategic focus, writes Neill Barston.
Mars Wrigley offers progress update on its sustainable cocoa sourcing goals
Mars Wrigley has offered an update on its sustainable cocoa sourcing progress, which it began three years ago with its Cocoa for Generations strategy forming part of its responsible sourcing initiatives, reports Neill Barston.
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Packaging specialist Macpac launches new sustainability campaign
UK packaging specialist Macpac has launched a dedicated campaign delivering a personalised and key sustainability message for its sector customer base, as it continues its drive to deliver environmentally sustainable solutions for sectors including confectionery markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
ICCO revises global cocoa harvests projections to highest ever world production levels
The International Cocoa Organisation has revised its crop forecasts for the 2020/21 including overall levels of global cocoa harvests, with a record-high projection of 5.141 million tonnes now anticipated for world production volumes, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
EU report proposes due diligence action tackling major child labour issues in Ghana and Ivory Coast
An EU report into actions required to enable the ending of child labour within cocoa supply chains in Ghana and Ivory Coast has proposed a series of measures including delivering on due diligence schemes and increasing farmer payments, reports Neill Barston.
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