Volpak packaging confirms Alain Zijlstra as new CEO 21 April 2020 Spanish-based equipment company Volpak has confirmed Alain Zijlstra as the company’s new chief executive officer for the group, which specialises in packaging systems including pouching… Read more
Cocoa farmers operating in Ivory Coast and Ghana gain digital support from Cargill 17 April 2020 Farmers working in major cocoa territories based in Ghana and Ivory Coast are gaining key updates from Cargill’s digital farming tool helping amplify government measures… Read more
Fairtrade Foundation assists cocoa farmers operating amid coronavirus 16 April 2020 Fairtrade International has confirmed a plan to increase flexibility in its standards to enable producer organisations to help protect farmers working within the cocoa sector… Read more
Ferrero drives towards delivering Cocoa and Forests Initiative environmental targets 8 April 2020 Italian-founded global confectionery brand Ferrero has joined other major firms in releasing its sustainability performance action plan to protect forests in Ghana and Ivory Coast. Read more
Mars Wrigley joins with major confectionery brands in progressing CFI cocoa initiative 3 April 2020 Mars Wrigley has joined with other major confectionery groups in releasing a performance update on its sustainability commitments within the cocoa supply chain in key… Read more
Swiss chocolate market records key annual growth 3 April 2020 Chocosuisse, the association of Swiss chocolate manufacturers, has revealed a market upturn during 2019, recording a 2.2% rise in sales to a total of CHF… Read more
Olam Cocoa confirms milestone actions for its global sustainability programmes 3 April 2020 Olam Cocoa has confirmed considerable progress on its sustainability plans to assist with major issues facing the cocoa supply chain, as part of the Cocoa… Read more
Nestlé responds to coronavirus outbreak with Red Cross joint initiative 31 March 2020 he Nestlé group has intensified its response to the coronavirus outbreak with a joint initiative with the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) organisation. Read more
Growth trend for probiotic product ranges during coronavirus outbreak 30 March 2020 Key industry research from the GlobalData market analysis organisation has highlighted major trends emerging from stockpiling of products during the coronavirus outbreak. Read more
UK manufacturers survey to assess sector impact of coronavirus 27 March 2020 A key survey of UK manufacturers, including businesses operating within confectionery and bakery markets, is being undertaken to assess the impact of the coronavirus pandemic… Read more
Mondelēz confirms support for major sustainability drives tackling pollution and waste 27 March 2020 The Mondelēz International global snacks and confectionery group has joined two key initiatives aimed at tackling plastic waste and pollution, as it moves towards 100%… Read more
Confectionery expert Baxendale aims to enhance Luker’s Colombian chocolate exports 26 March 2020 UK-based confectionery expert Andy Baxendale is to deliver a project with Colombian chocolate producer Luker, tasked with enhancing the company’s understanding of the British market… Read more
Entries open for the debut World Confectionery Awards 25 March 2020 Some of the most noteworthy achievements of the past year within our industry will be celebrated this September with our World Confectionery Awards, which form… Read more
Nestlé annual report highlights global growth and key innovation projects 24 March 2020 Nestlé has released its latest annual report for 2019, revealing an upturn in company performance and fast-tracking of 50 innovation projects across its international portfolio. Read more
Cargill named as a World Confectionery Conference sponsor 18 March 2020 The global Cargill group has been confirmed as a sponsor of our debut World Confectionery Conference in Belgium. Read more