Industry news
Industry pays tribute to UK confectionery pioneer John Whitaker
Tributes have been paid to UK confectionery pioneer John Whitaker, senior family member of the Whitakers Chocolates brand, who has died aged 85.
Cargill makes major $35 million investment in Malaysian site for confectionery ingredient processing
Cargill has moved to further expand its Asian manufacturing facilities with a key investment of $35 million expansion of its production facility in Port Klang, Malaysia, for speciality fats including those used within confectionery.
Fairtrade expresses concerns over COP26 results, branding them a ‘cop out’ on climate change goals
Fairtrade joined environmental groups in expressing concerns over the UN’s COP26 global climate summit, labelling the event’s claimed gains with agreed policies as ‘a cop out’ on its prime goal of urgently cutting global warming.
Fairtrade’s COP26 paper calls on global governments to back smallholder farmers over climate solutions
Fairtrade has called on international communities to consider smallholder farmers as central in delivering long-term climate solutions.
Academy of Chocolate gains key rise in vegan-friendly confectionery entries for annual awards
The UK’s Academy of Chocolate (AOC) has reported a significant rise in vegan-friendly entries for its annual awards, with contenders emerging from Russian, Brazilian and south-east Asian artisans.
Germany’s BDSI confectionery body expresses concerns over ‘significant declines’ in exports
Germany’s federal confectionery association, the BDSI has reported ‘significant declines’ its key export markets, with continued pressure on sales amid the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic.
Ghana’s cocoa sector explores medicinal use of crops with major study partnership
Ghana’s Cocoa Board (Cocobod) has confirmed a joint project with the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) exploring uses for cocoa beyond confectionery, examining examining its potential medicinal use helping treat infections and other diseases.
Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa hails supply traceability gains in annual report
The Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (SWISSCO) has unveiled its latest annual report, detailing key achievements including its members committing to full supply chain traceability for imported products.
Ferrero’s 12th sustainability report targets major carbon footprint reduction
The Ferrero Group has released its 12th sustainability report, placing significant reduction of its carbon footprint by 2030 alongside maintaining sustainable cocoa sourcing strategies as among its core goals, reports Neill Barston.