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Cadbury undergoes its first major design rebrand in 50 years
Cadbury has undergone its first major rebranding in 50 years for its flagship Cadbury and Dairy Milk bars, which includes a redrawn wordmark, new iconography and typography for its long-established chocolate series.
Food and Drink Federation joins action on recyclable material in plastic packaging
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has joined an initiative with The British Plastics Federation (BPF) and the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) to announce the launch of new guidelines, Recycled Content Used In Plastic Packaging Applications.
Bunge Loders Croklaan responds to proposed European legislation on key oils
Netherlands-based Bunge Loders Croklaan, which delivers a wide range of oils and fats for the confectionery and bakery sector, has made mitigation measures over 3-MCPDe in its oils portfolio ahead of proposed changes to European legislation.
Volpak packaging confirms Alain Zijlstra as new CEO
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 lines.
Cocoa farmers operating in Ivory Coast and Ghana gain digital support from Cargill
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 around safety and sanitation designed to tackle the spread of coronavirus.
Fairtrade Foundation assists cocoa farmers operating amid coronavirus
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 amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Ferrero drives towards delivering Cocoa and Forests Initiative environmental targets
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.
Mars Wrigley joins with major confectionery brands in progressing CFI cocoa initiative
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 African producing nations.
Swiss chocolate market records key annual growth
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 1.79 billion for the year.