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Koa start-up discloses all payments to cocoa farmers with blockchain
Koa, the Swiss-Ghanaian start-up, is launching a system using blockchain technology, that proves transactions and higher income for cocoa farmers.
US State of Treating report 2022 reveals boost for chocolate and candy sales
Key findings from the National Confectioners Association’s annual State of Treating report revealed US chocolate sales rose 9.2% to $16.7 billion in 2021, as other segments grew even higher, up 14.5% to $9.1 billion.
Ferrero joins Ukraine humanitarian aid, as Messe Düsseldorf welcomes refugees
Ferrero has added its voice to major industry concerns for the war in Ukraine, stating it is ‘deeply saddened by the terrible situation,’ as it places €1 million into humanitarian aid and halts operations in the country.
Mondelēz confirms latest CoLab businesses for its Snackfutures venture
Mondelēz International has confirmed its latest intake of ten budding businesses utilising its Snackfutures innovation and venture hub devised to back inventive new firms.
BDSI trade body expresses concerns for industry partners in Ukraine, as invasion continues
The BDSI German confectionery association has expressed its sympathies to colleagues and friends within Ukraine, in the wake of invasion from neighbouring Russia.
Ishida strengthens European operations with new Polish office
Equipment and systems group Ishida has made a strategic enhancement to its European operations in opening a new Polish office based in Katowice.
Mondelēz makes multi-million investment in Indonesian Oreo production
A major investment from Mondelēz of $23 million has been made into enhancing its key regional Oreo biscuit production line in Cikarang, Indonesia.
Hershey celebrates Women’s History Month with “She” special bar packaging
The US-based Hershey group has marked Women’s History Month through highlighting “SHE” at the centre of its global brand, reflected in limited edition packaging of its chocolate bars.
Ishida opens European industry equipment centre of excellence
Ishida Europe has enhanced its facilities on the continent in creating a new European centre of excellence based in Prague, Czech Republic.