Global industry shines at the 2023 World Confectionery Conference 14 October 2023 The 2023 edition of the World Confectionery Conference concluded successfully in Yorkshire, UK, last week, with sustainability, business resilience and industry innovation placed at the… Read more
Cargill places sustainability at the World Confectionery Conference’s core 8 July 2023 This year’s World Confectionery Conference is set to be hosted in Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK, drawing together a wealth of dynamic industry speakers representing the full… Read more
Nestlé unveils plans offering farmer payments tackling cocoa sector child labour 28 January 2022 Nestlé has moved to enhance its programmes addressing child labour with an income accelerator scheme in Ghana and Ivory Coast offering incentivised payments to farmers… Read more
Cargill makes further multi-million investment into Ghana cocoa processing site 20 December 2021 The Cargill group has confirmed completion of $13 million expansion of its cocoa processing facility in Tema, Ghana, marking a notable expansion of grinding capabilities… Read more
Cargill makes major $35 million investment in Malaysian site for confectionery ingredient processing 16 November 2021 Cargill has moved to further expand its Asian manufacturing facilities with a key investment of $35 million expansion of its production facility in Port Klang,… Read more
Cargill releases Decade of Impact report with global charity CARE on cocoa sustainability 22 February 2021 The Cargill group has unveiled its latest report with global humanitarian organisation CARE on progress assisting cocoa communities in Ghana and Ivory Coast, including targeting… Read more
Cargill drives momentum with ongoing cocoa sustainability schemes 19 January 2021 Ethical sourcing of cocoa remains a core issue for the sector, with manufacturers including Cargill, a sponsor of this year’s World Confectionery Conference, revealing its… Read more
Cargill studies find majority of consumers willing to pay more for sustainably sourced chocolate 14 December 2020 A major survey from Cargill has found that 70% of consumers in Europe are now factoring sustainability into their purchasing choices for product ranges including… 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
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
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
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
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
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