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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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Fairtrade Foundation assists cocoa farmers operating amid coronavirus

16 April 2020

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…

UK manufacturers survey to assess sector impact of coronavirus

27 March 2020

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…

Mondelēz confirms support for major sustainability drives tackling pollution and waste

27 March 2020

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%…

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

26 March 2020

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…

UK announces introduction of plastic packaging tax

12 March 2020

As part of the UK’s Budget 2020, the government has announced the introduction of a tax on plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled content.

Fairtrade Fortnight under way campaigning for women cocoa farmers

2 March 2020

The UK's Fairtrade Foundation has started its Fairtrade Fortnight with its nationwide ‘She Deserves’ campaign putting a spotlight on hidden inequality experienced by the women…

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