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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.

Olam Cocoa confirms milestone actions for its global sustainability programmes

Olam Cocoa has confirmed considerable progress on its sustainability plans to assist with major issues facing the cocoa supply chain, as part of the Cocoa & Forests Initiative.

Nestlé responds to coronavirus outbreak with Red Cross joint initiative

he Nestlé group has intensified its response to the coronavirus outbreak with a joint initiative with the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) organisation.

Growth trend for probiotic product ranges during coronavirus outbreak

Key industry research from the GlobalData market analysis organisation has highlighted major trends emerging from stockpiling of products during the coronavirus outbreak.

UK manufacturers survey to assess sector impact of coronavirus

A key survey of UK manufacturers, including businesses operating within confectionery and bakery markets, is being undertaken to assess the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the sector.

Mondelēz confirms support for major sustainability drives tackling pollution and waste

The Mondelēz International global snacks and confectionery group has joined two key initiatives aimed at tackling plastic waste and pollution, as it moves towards 100% recyclable materials in its products.

Confectionery expert Baxendale aims to enhance Luker’s Colombian chocolate exports

UK-based confectionery expert Andy Baxendale is to deliver a project with Colombian chocolate producer Luker, tasked with enhancing the company’s understanding of the British market as its export portfolio continues to develop.

Entries open for the debut World Confectionery Awards

Some of the most noteworthy achievements of the past year within our industry will be celebrated this September with our World Confectionery Awards, which form a key part of the World Confectionery Conference.

Nestlé annual report highlights global growth and key innovation projects

Nestlé has released its latest annual report for 2019, revealing an upturn in company performance and fast-tracking of 50 innovation projects across its international portfolio.

Cargill named as a World Confectionery Conference sponsor

The global Cargill group has been confirmed as a sponsor of our debut World Confectionery Conference in Belgium.

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