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Palsgaard research reveals continued consumer demand for plant-based products
Latest research from emulsifier and stabiliser specialist Palsgaard has revealed that global demand for plant-based product ranges has increased notably since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
Child labour proves a major focus for World Cocoa Foundation meeting
Tackling child labour emerged as a key area for the opening sessions of the World Cocoa Foundation partnership meeting, with its global members calling on industry for combined urgent action.
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.
Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin named as a World Confectionery Conference keynote speaker
Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin is set to join the 2022 edition of the World Confectionery Conference as a keynote speaker for our major live event in Brussels, Belgium.
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.