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Mars Wrigley continues its strategy for reducing significant volumes of plastic waste
Mars Wrigley has confirmed the next step in its commitment to sustainability with advancements in its M&M’s packaging in a key environmental move targeting a total of 98 metric tons of plastic waste a year.
National Confectioners Association welcomes strong US Christmas sweets sales results
The critical pre Christmas sales period for the confectionery sector has seen key growth in the US, with total seasonal sales up 20% over last year, according to latest sector analysis.
World Confectionery Conferences welcomes Myrthe de Beukelaar of Innova Market Insights
Plans for the World Confectionery Conference are continuing to gather pace, with senior market analyst Myrthe de Beukelaar of Innova Market Insights named as the latest keynote speaker for our event.
European Cocoa Association backs EU Commission’s plans for tackling deforestation
The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has welcomed plans being put forward from the European Commission for a regulation aimed at tackling the major issue of deforestation.
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.