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Cargill releases Decade of Impact report with global charity CARE on cocoa sustainability

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 support for women, and tackling child labour.

CAOBISCO joins coalition calling for EU and US to end damaging multi-billion trade tariffs

CAOBISCO, the Brussels-based confectionery trade association has joined over 70 organisations across the EU and US, calling on new American president Joe Biden and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to immediately suspend major tariffs upon sectors unrelated to the ongoing Boeing/Airbus dispute.

CAOBISCO’s new president hails industry’s resilience amid confectionery sector challenges

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 organisation, ahead of his appearance as a keynote speaker at our event.

Almonds remain top natural inclusion for confectionery and snacks series

Almonds have retained their place at the top of the tree in Europe for the fifth time running as the number one inclusion for confectionery, snacks, bars, dairy and cereal categories, according to Innova Market Insights’ research.

Ingredion releases sweetener targeting key confectionery sugar reduction

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 markets.

The Fine Chocolate Industry Association launches new trading site to assist businesses

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 markets to support businesses affected by coronavirus trading restrictions.

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.

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.

UK confectionery expert helps produce legal cannabis gum in US

Andy Baxendale has been recruited by a US firm to develop a range of legal cannabis-based chewing gum, responding to a notable surge in demand for sweets infused with the drug.

Hershey records positive financial year due to strong US market

The US-headquartered Hershey Company has confirmed annual sales of $7,986.3 million for 2019, up by 2.5% for the year, attributed to strong domestic sales.