GNT extends colouring series with new fiesta pink variety for chocolate 27 October 2020 The Netherlands-based GNT group has extended its Exberry micronised powder series with a new beetroot pink shade to its existing portfolio. Read more
Trend focus: Creating product transparency rises to the top of the agenda 21 October 2020 Transparency emerges as a clear winner in Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2021 with brands upping their game to meet evolving ethical, environmental… Read more
Cargill creates new digital supply chain mapping tool for consumers 6 October 2020 The Cargill group has unveiled a new digital portal demonstrating traceability in its cocoa supply chain and allowing consumers the chance to more closely examine… Read more
Fairtrade Foundation calls on UK companies to back greater due diligence of global supply chains 23 September 2020 The Fairtrade Foundation has called on British companies to increase their efforts to tackle human rights violations within global supply chains, including the cocoa sector. Read more
Cargill set to expand its Mouscron innovation facilities with new House of Chocolate 21 September 2020 Construction has started on a major project for Cargill, which is set to deliver a €21 million investment in creating a House of Chocolate innovation… Read more
The Fairtrade Foundation gains key grants including support for Ghana cocoa farmers 24 August 2020 The Fairtrade Foundation has won two out of eight grants launched today by the UK Government, including an agricultural support scheme backed by Mondelēz International… Read more
Cargill’s annual report praises workforce amid major global challenges 12 August 2020 The Cargill group has released its annual report which acknowledges 2020 major challenges facing the agri-food sector, with coronavirus having placed a greater emphasis on… Read more
Almonds remain top natural inclusion for confectionery and snacks series 10 August 2020 Almonds have retained their place at the top of the tree in Europe for the fifth time running as the number one inclusion for confectionery,… Read more
Peruvian cocoa producers benefit from Fairtrade coronavirus fund 5 August 2020 A Fairtrade fund established by the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Fair Trade Small Producers and Workers (Clac) is reportedly proving effective at assisting… Read more
Nestlé confirms ending Fairtrade KitKat deal after meeting cross party parliamentary group 29 July 2020 Nestlé has confirmed that it intends to drop its decade-long cocoa sourcing deal with Fairtrade in favour of Rainforest Alliance, following a meeting with a… Read more
Tate & Lyle reports challenging market conditions for industry ingredients and solutions 27 July 2020 The Tate & Lyle ingredients and industry solutions group has reported challenging global market conditions, as the business continues to evolve its strategies during the… Read more
Innova Insights studies show pandemic confectionery and snacks trends with long-term appeal 21 July 2020 Latest global research from Innova Market Insights has indicated consumer behaviours during the coronavirus pandemic surrounding healthier food choices may prove longer-term trends within the… Read more
BDSI calls for measures ensuring living income payments directly reach cocoa farmers 21 July 2020 The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has made a plea for measures to ensure a new trading tariff to be paid on… Read more
Co-Op re-purposes funding for Fairtrade farmers around the world 9 July 2020 The UK-based Co-op group has re-purposed a total of £310,000 funding to directly support Fairtrade cocoa sector producers around the world, including farmers in Peru,… Read more
Cama completes Asian packaging machinery facilities in Shanghai 3 July 2020 The Cama Group has made a major investment into a new R&D and manufacturing centre for its packaging machinery in Shanghai, China, meeting increased demand… Read more