Ferrero’s 12th sustainability report targets major carbon footprint reduction 21 July 2021 The Ferrero Group has released its 12th sustainability report, placing significant reduction of its carbon footprint by 2030 alongside maintaining sustainable cocoa sourcing strategies as… Read more
Research reveals plant-based confectionery trends continue rapid rise 3 February 2021 Confectionery product series featuring plant-based claims have continued to show a strong surge in growth, according to latest research from Innova Market Insights. Read more
Provenance and sustainable sourcing highlighted by Innova as major trends 20 January 2021 The provenance of product ranges, sustainable sourcing and packaging are set to play a significant role in the sweets and snacks category for 2021, according… 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
CAOBISCO’s new president hails industry’s resilience amid confectionery sector challenges 11 December 2020 With the World Confectionery Conference scheduled for next year, we speak exclusively to Aldo Cristiano, president of the CAOBISCO chocolate, biscuits and confectionery European trade… Read more
Fairtrade raises concerns for farmers rights relating to new UK Environment Bill 13 November 2020 he Fairtrade Foundation is seeking greater assurances from the UK government over its new Environment Bill, which delivers due diligence measures banning British firms from… Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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