ISM and ProSweets organisers confirm plans for Cologne 2022 shows this monthOrganisers 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 conditionsThe 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 2021Swiss-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 venturesA 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 suppliesCargill 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 officerGlobal 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
