Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa hails supply traceability gains in annual report 22 July 2021 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… Read more
Ferrero’s 12th sustainability report targets major carbon footprint reduction 21 July 2021 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… Read more
Confectionery sector remains key market for almond inclusions 20 July 2021 The confectionery sector remains the most popular segment for product ranges with almond ingredients, according to latest industry research, writes Neill Barston. Read more
Barry Callebaut drives sustainability for its US ‘Better for You’ ranges 20 July 2021 Barry Callebaut is set to move its North American ‘Better For You’ portfolio to 100% sustainably sourced cocoa and vanilla. Read more
Confectionery firms including Ferrero, Mars, Nestlé and Mondelez call for EU-wide cocoa policy 26 June 2021 Key confectionery businesses including Ferrero, Mars, Nestlé, Mondelez International and Tony's Chocolonley have joined with the Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade in stepping up calls for… Read more
Sacmi unveils its latest sustainability-focused wrapping machine series 24 June 2021 Italian-based SACMI Packaging & Chocolate has unveiled its latest multi-style flat-base praline wrapping machine, the HY7, with a focus on high-speed and sustainable operating. Read more
Olam releases sustainability strategy for supporting cashew nut farmers globally 24 June 2021 Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) has moved to release sustainability targets tackling challenges within the global cashew supply chain, focused on improving farmer livelihoods. Read more
Cargill releases Decade of Impact report with global charity CARE on cocoa sustainability 22 February 2021 The Cargill group has unveiled its latest report with global humanitarian organisation CARE on progress assisting cocoa communities in Ghana and Ivory Coast, including targeting… Read more
Research reveals plant-based confectionery trends continue rapid rise 3 February 2021 Confectionery product series featuring plant-based claims have continued to show a strong surge in growth, according to latest research from Innova Market Insights. Read more
CAOBISCO joins coalition calling for EU and US to end damaging multi-billion trade tariffs 1 February 2021 CAOBISCO, the Brussels-based confectionery trade association has joined over 70 organisations across the EU and US, calling on new American president Joe Biden and European… Read more
Provenance and sustainable sourcing highlighted by Innova as major trends 20 January 2021 The provenance of product ranges, sustainable sourcing and packaging are set to play a significant role in the sweets and snacks category for 2021, according… Read more
Cargill drives momentum with ongoing cocoa sustainability schemes 19 January 2021 Ethical sourcing of cocoa remains a core issue for the sector, with manufacturers including Cargill, a sponsor of this year’s World Confectionery Conference, revealing its… Read more
Almonds remain among key health-focused trends for 2021 6 January 2021 Healthy living and a shift towards a greater range of plant-based food options including nutritionally beneficial snacks, are among the key emerging sector trends for… Read more
Cargill studies find majority of consumers willing to pay more for sustainably sourced chocolate 14 December 2020 A major survey from Cargill has found that 70% of consumers in Europe are now factoring sustainability into their purchasing choices for product ranges including… Read more
CAOBISCO’s new president hails industry’s resilience amid confectionery sector challenges 11 December 2020 With the World Confectionery Conference scheduled for next year, we speak exclusively to Aldo Cristiano, president of the CAOBISCO chocolate, biscuits and confectionery European trade… Read more