World Confectionery Conference date revised for October 2021 11 December 2020 Considering present business conditions, and with participants' safety and health in mind, the World Confectionery Conference will be moved from March next year to a… Read more
The colour of love holds the key for GNT, hailing red as 2021’s major product shade 24 November 2020 Colouring food specialists GNT has identified red as the key colour trend for 2021, as a shade that has long held a place in many… Read more
Fairtrade raises concerns for Central American cocoa communities hit by hurricane Eta 24 November 2020 Fairtrade has raised concerns for cocoa farmers operating with its initiatives in Central America, as they face mounting losses from crops extensively damaged by Hurricane… Read more
Fairtrade raises concerns for farmers rights relating to new UK Environment Bill 13 November 2020 he Fairtrade Foundation is seeking greater assurances from the UK government over its new Environment Bill, which delivers due diligence measures banning British firms from… Read more
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
Andy Baxendale gears up for speaking at our sector showcase 21 October 2020 As a member of Confectionery Production’s editorial board, Andy Baxendale has plenty of tales from his varied career. Editor Neill Barston meets him at his… 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 confirms major five year rebranding move for its activities 29 September 2020 The Fairtrade movement has begun a major rebrand of its activities in a bid to reinforce the scale of its work across the world, including… 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
World Confectionery Conference continues to gather pace for 2021 event 2 September 2020 With a little over six months before our revised date for the World Confectionery Conference, the event is entering the final stages of planning for… 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
Muriel Korter named as Caobisco director general 20 August 2020 Caobisco, the European chocolate, biscuits and confectionery industry association has appointed Muriel Korter as its new director-general. 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