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
Almonds remain top natural inclusion for confectionery and snacks series 10 August 2020 Almonds have retained their place at the top of the tree in Europe for the fifth time running as the number one inclusion for confectionery,… Read more
Peruvian cocoa producers benefit from Fairtrade coronavirus fund 5 August 2020 A Fairtrade fund established by the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Fair Trade Small Producers and Workers (Clac) is reportedly proving effective at assisting… Read more
Time for business stars to shine with the World Confectionery Awards 5 August 2020 Plans for our rescheduled World Confectionery Conference are moving forward with plenty of optimism for our fresh date of 26 March, 2021, in Brussels, Belgium. Read more
Nestlé confirms ending Fairtrade KitKat deal after meeting cross party parliamentary group 29 July 2020 Nestlé has confirmed that it intends to drop its decade-long cocoa sourcing deal with Fairtrade in favour of Rainforest Alliance, following a meeting with a… Read more
Tate & Lyle reports challenging market conditions for industry ingredients and solutions 27 July 2020 The Tate & Lyle ingredients and industry solutions group has reported challenging global market conditions, as the business continues to evolve its strategies during the… Read more
Innova Insights studies show pandemic confectionery and snacks trends with long-term appeal 21 July 2020 Latest global research from Innova Market Insights has indicated consumer behaviours during the coronavirus pandemic surrounding healthier food choices may prove longer-term trends within the… Read more