Fairtrade report identifies greater combined initiatives required on key cocoa sustainability schemes 19 May 2020 A major research project from Fairtrade has identified that the cocoa sector requires greater levels of joint working on sustainability ventures to help effectively tackle… Read more
Cama responds to coronavirus pandemic with enhanced factory acceptance testing 14 May 2020 Italian-based packaging equipment specialist Cama has responded to the coronavirus pandemic with enhancing its digital manufacturing services with a new Live FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing)… Read more
Fairtrade establishes producer resilience funds to combat coronavirus impact 11 May 2020 Fairtrade International has unveiled the launch of multi-million funding streams known as “Fairtrade producer Relief Fund” and a separate producer resilience initiative in response to… Read more
Industry stalling on Public Health England targets for confectionery sugar reduction 6 May 2020 Government-backed advisory body Public Health England set a voluntary target for sugar reduction for food manufacturers operating within the sweet goods and confectionery sector of… Read more
World confectionery bodies and companies join together supporting cocoa communities affected by coronavirus 5 May 2020 A total of 30 companies and organisations including global confectionery groups have joined together to donate $835,000 for cocoa farmers during the coronavirus pandemic through… Read more
Innova Market Insights’ reveals major flavour trends for 2020 5 May 2020 Global research group Innova Market Insights’ has released its latest report on global flavour trends within the food and drink sector, highlighting a key pattern… Read more
Ingredion releases sweetener targeting key confectionery sugar reduction 1 May 2020 US-headquartered ingredients business Ingredion has launched its first polyol sweetener, Erysta Erythritol for the European and Middle East region for use across confectionery and bakery… Read more
Mondelēz withdraws 2020 forecast yet reports quarterly improvement 29 April 2020 Mondelēz International has reported a first quarter 2.6% rise in net revenues to $6.7 billion, though has withdrawn its forecast for the remainder of 2020… Read more
Nestlé records improved growth figures despite disrupted global markets 29 April 2020 Nestlé has released its first quarter figures that reveal 4.3% growth for the period, up to CHF 20.8 billion for the group, despite facing considerable… Read more
Jacobs Foundation joins forces with confectionery industry tackling child labour 28 April 2020 A joint venture has been launched between the Jacobs Foundation, a global youth development organisation, and major players in the chocolate sector to create a… Read more
Global sugar confectionery markets projected to increase over the next five years 28 April 2020 Sales of sugar confectionery, including toffee, boiled sweets and marshmallow, are projected to reach $69.5 billion by 2026, according to new research published by Polaris… Read more
The Fine Chocolate Industry Association launches new trading site to assist businesses 27 April 2020 The US-founded Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA) has unveiled “Make Mine Fine”, an online marketplace featuring specialty chocolates from across America and other key global… Read more
Cadbury undergoes its first major design rebrand in 50 years 27 April 2020 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… Read more
Food and Drink Federation joins action on recyclable material in plastic packaging 24 April 2020 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… Read more
Bunge Loders Croklaan responds to proposed European legislation on key oils 22 April 2020 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… Read more