sustainable sourcing

Alland & Robert confirms €11 million expansion of acacia gum production site

French-based Acacia gum specialist Alland & Robert is set to deliver an €11 million investment early in 2021 for a fourth production line at its plant in Saint Aubin sur Gaillon, Normandy, with wide application for the confectionery sector, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Campaigners present Nestlé with petition over ending Fairtrade KitKat deal

Campaigners have protested at the UK headquarters of Nestlé, handing over a petition signed by 300,000 against the company’s move away from Fairtrade cocoa sourcing for its KitKat brand, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Symrise claims success in joint venture with Kellogg for sustainably sourced vanilla

A partnership between US snacks and cereals producer Kellogg Company and Symrise flavour and fragrance group has seen a three-year project in Madagascar deliver 100% of Kellogg’s vanilla ingredients from sustainable sources, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Building a modern business from ancient cacao traditions, the To’ak Chocolate way

Over the past five years, Ecuador-based To’ak Chocolate has successfully served up some of the rarest and costliest cacao in the world. Neill Barston speaks to company CEO James Le Compte on navigating the pandemic and prospects for its future development

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability