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Ivory Coast and Ghana cocoa prices remain volatile after 15% Futures market price drop

Considerable market volatility has continued to impact key cocoa markets in Ghana and Ivory Coast, in the wake of a 15% drop in New York Futures prices from over $9,000 a tonne to $7,300 at the start of this week, reports Neill Barston.

European nations lead upturn on spending for Christmas chocolate confectionery, says latest study

European nations are leading the way for spending on chocolate this Christmas, with many countries experiencing a welcome upturn in sales, according to latest research from Euromonitor, reports Neill Barston.

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

Mars Wrigley unveils latest Cocoa for Generations report highlighting key progress

A major update on Mars Wrigley’s Cocoa for Generations initiative has underlined that the company remains on track to reach its goal of 100% responsibly sourced cocoa by 2025, with the company reaching a total of 68% of its present international targets, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

ISM and ProSweets organisers confirm plans for Cologne 2022 shows this month

Organisers of the ISM and ProSweets events have moved to confirm the two key industry showcases are set to be staged later this month, despite challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic, reports Neill Barston.

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

UK’s global chocolate exports buck trend, increasing slightly for 2020 despite pandemic conditions

The latest annual report from the UK’s Food and Drink Federation has found that global exports of chocolate in 2020 bucked a broader downturn, recording 1.1% growth to £786 million, writes Neill Barston.

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

Spotlight: Barry Callebaut releases global chocolate trends reports for 2021

Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has revealed some of the key chocolate trends that it believes will be making their mark throughout 2021, as the world continues to grapple with challenging conditions, reports Neill Barston.

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

Mondelēz’s SnackFutures hub reveals CoLab plans to support wellbeing ventures

A key initiative has been created by SnackFutures, the Mondelēz International innovation and venture hub, in developing its CoLab aimed at supporting new start-up businesses within well-being snacks fields, reports Neill Barston

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

Cargill engages US customers with Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil certified supplies

Cargill has moved to enhance its environmental policies in becoming one of a small number of large-scale US suppliers of segregated palm oil certified by the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), writes Neill Barston

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

Mondelēz International appoints Robert Perkins as its first global diversity and inclusion officer

Global confectionery and snacks group Mondelēz International has appointed Robert Perkins as its first Global Diversity & Inclusion Officer, reports Neill Barston

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability