sustainability
Swiss cocoa business Ecom targets 100% traceability of crop supplies by 2025
Swiss-headquartered Ecom cocoa and ingredients supplier has unveiled its Smarter Cocoa Charter, linked to its first ever sustainability report targeting key environmental goals within its operations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Pronatec claims first 100% organic Swiss cocoa processing with key industry venture
A major industry breakthrough is being claimed by Swiss firm Pronatec, which has completed initial tests on the country’s first 100% organic cocoa processing plant in Beringen near Schaffhausen, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz offers global first with QR pack codes on sustainability initiatives
Mondelēz International is delivering a global first for the brand within the UK with its latest venture, displaying QR codes on its confectionery packs, providing information on its sustainability initiatives, reports Neill Barston.
BDSI studies find taste remains king for consumers’ confectionery preferences
Confectionery consumers in Germany have hailed taste as the overwhelming factor in purchasing decisions, according to new studies from the country’s BDSI trade association, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade targets wellbeing sector for latest webinar on supply chain human rights
A webinar targeting the wellness sector, including healthier snacking, hosted by the Fairtrade Foundation, featuring perspectives from Mumanu and Liberation Foods (pictured), aims to encourage businesses to address human rights issues in their supply chain and fulfil consumer demand for products free from exploitation.
Nestlé makes gains against its 2025 deforestation-free cocoa supply goals
Nestlé has reported further progress against its deforestation-free cocoa supply chain goals by 2025, including expanding the number of farmers engaged with in core markets of Ghana and Ivory Coast to 127,000, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
Barry Callebaut extends plant-based chocolate range at Sweets & Snacks Expo
A major range expansion from Barry Callebaut is being unveiled at this week’s Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, with its latest dairy free organic chocolate developed for the North American market, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Ishida makes key sustainability move with eco-friendly stands
Packaging systems business Ishida Europe has agreed a deal enabling the company to deliver carbon neutral exhibition stands at a number of key events, as it seeks to enhance its overall environmental performance, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Belgian premium chocolate brand Guylian confirms plans to convert to Fairtrade cocoa
Belgian premium chocolate brand Guylian has formed a partnership with Fairtrade, which will see the brand convert 100% of its cocoa to align with the global ethical movement, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Blommer Chocolate and DouxMatok combine for key Sweets & Snacks sugar reduced launch
US-based Blommer Chocolate has forged a deal with food tech firm DouxMatok delivering confectionery ranges within the segment claiming up to 50% sugar reduction which will be showcased at Sweets & Snacks Expo, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
QOA interview: developing non cocoa chocolate
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Dr Maximilian Marquart, co-founder of QOA, as it sets out to further its innovative development of cocoa-free chocolate that has been scientifically formulated to replicate the flavour profiles of conventional ranges.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley UK delivers ‘HFSS compliant’ Triple Treat healthier chocolate series
Mars Wrigley UK has delivered its latest better-for-you ‘Triple Treat’ bar series that has been developed in response to the government’s soon to be implemented legislation targeting reduction in fat, sugar and salt within product ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Confectionery sector shows solidarity with Ukraine through continuing aid measures
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sent major shockwaves of concern around the world. Editor Neill Barston assesses the ongoing impact on global confectionery manufacturing, product sales and supply chains.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Belgium’s Keto Hero low-sugar bars expand for UK market
Belgian confectionery brand Keto Hero is extending its market presence in expanding to launch in the UK, following strong sales of its ranges, reports, Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability