BDSI calls for measures ensuring living income payments directly reach cocoa farmers 21 July 2020 The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has made a plea for measures to ensure a new trading tariff to be paid on… Read more
Co-Op re-purposes funding for Fairtrade farmers around the world 9 July 2020 The UK-based Co-op group has re-purposed a total of £310,000 funding to directly support Fairtrade cocoa sector producers around the world, including farmers in Peru,… Read more
Cama completes Asian packaging machinery facilities in Shanghai 3 July 2020 The Cama Group has made a major investment into a new R&D and manufacturing centre for its packaging machinery in Shanghai, China, meeting increased demand… Read more
Nestlé’s decision to cease Fairtrade cocoa sourcing sparks major concern from Ivory Coast farmers 25 June 2020 Fairtrade cocoa producers in Ivory Coast have expressed key concerns over a Nestlé UK and Ireland decision to switch from buying cocoa and sugar on… Read more
World Confectionery Conference rescheduled 24 June 2020 The World Confectionery Conference is set to be rescheduled for Friday 26 March 2021, in response to the ongoing international situation surrounding coronavirus. Read more
Cargill moves to create its first Asian chocolate production facilities in India 24 June 2020 Cargill has confirmed a deal with a local chocolate manufacturer in Western India, as it responds to market growth in the region through creating its… Read more
Key trends: Delivering on sustainability messaging offers key to packaging success 24 June 2020 Clearly and successfully communicating sustainability credentials to consumers is key to developments across food and drink sector packaging, including for confectionery and bakery ranges. This… Read more
Cargill strengthens gourmet chocolate production in Belgium with €3.5 million investment 19 June 2020 Cargill's investment in its Kalmthout site adds a fifth gourmet production line and new chocolate tanks within the existing facility. Read more
Ferrero’s Aldo Cristiano elected as Caobisco trade association president 16 June 2020 Aldo Cristiano, of Ferrero, has been elected as the president of Caobisco, the European chocolate, biscuits and confectionery association, for a term of two years. Read more
International Cocoa Initiative report highlights need for urgent joint action 12 June 2020 The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) is marking World Day Against Child Labour today (12 June), in releasing its 2019 annual report highlighting progress made and… Read more
Cargill’s target to eliminate deforestation from its palm oil supplies remains on track 9 June 2020 A key environmental target is in sight for Cargill, with plans to track and eliminate deforestation within all its commercial palm concessions in its third-party… Read more
Fairtrade report claims key progress on training West African cocoa farmers 5 June 2020 A series of schemes from Fairtrade International designed to assist cocoa farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast has made notable gains in improving conditions for… Read more
Cargill’s Sustainability Report reveals key measures to support global farmers 28 May 2020 Enhancements to Cargill’s cocoa harvesting processes in adopting barcoded cocoa bags and digital (CMS) systems, 50% of sustainable beans in the global direct supply chain… Read more
Cargill president Harold Poelma elected as chairman of the European Cocoa Association 27 May 2020 The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has elected Harold Poelma, President of Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, as its chairman for the next two years. Read more
Caobisco confectionery body calls for extension of EU-UK trade talks to avert major industry impact 21 May 2020 With trade relations between the UK and EU nations set to undergo major changes from 2021, a renewed trade deal hangs in the balance, as… Read more