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Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade group warns of major industry crisis

5 April 2022

Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade body has warned the country’s industry is facing a severe combination of major challenges including the ongoing pandemic, rapidly rising energy…

UK’s Fox’s Biscuits and Burton’s Biscuits confirm merger deal

5 April 2022

The UK’s Burton’s Biscuit Company has confirmed a deal to merge with Fox’s Biscuits to form Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC), UK.

Koa start-up discloses all payments to cocoa farmers with blockchain

16 March 2022

Koa, the Swiss-Ghanaian start-up, is launching a system using blockchain technology, that proves transactions and higher income for cocoa farmers.

Fairtrade Fortnight pushes for greater farmer income and consumer awareness

21 February 2022

This year’s annual Fairtrade Fortnight campaign, beginning 21 February, has set out plans calling for fairer incomes for producers, including those in the cocoa sector,…

Video Exclusive: ProSweets 2022 event review

15 February 2022

Against the odds, this year’s ProSweets event in Cologne proceeded as planned, with a wide range of industry innovation on show for the confectionery and…

Dawn Foods cocoa filings target sweet baked goods category

1 February 2022

An innovative launch from Dawn Foods is set to benefit the sweet baked goods category in the form of its new fat-based, pre-and post-bake, ready-to-use…

Mondelēz International reports improve global sales of $28 billion

31 January 2022

Mondelēz International has released its latest annual figures for 2021, revealing key organic growth of 8%, posting net revenues of $28.7 billion for its global…

Barry Callebaut explores key global chocolate trends for 2022

22 December 2021

Barry Callebaut has unveiled its latest chocolate trends for 2022, which continue to highlight the value consumers place on premium confectionery experiences that offer a…

World Confectionery Conferences welcomes Myrthe de Beukelaar of Innova Market Insights

26 November 2021

Plans for the World Confectionery Conference are continuing to gather pace, with senior market analyst Myrthe de Beukelaar of Innova Market Insights named as the…

Palsgaard research reveals continued consumer demand for plant-based products

22 November 2021

Latest research from emulsifier and stabiliser specialist Palsgaard has revealed that global demand for plant-based product ranges has increased notably since the beginning of the…

Child labour proves a major focus for World Cocoa Foundation meeting

18 November 2021

Tackling child labour emerged as a key area for the opening sessions of the World Cocoa Foundation partnership meeting, with its global members calling on…

Fairtrade expresses concerns over COP26 results, branding them a ‘cop out’ on climate change goals

15 November 2021

Fairtrade joined environmental groups in expressing concerns over the UN’s COP26 global climate summit, labelling the event’s claimed gains with agreed policies as ‘a cop…

Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin named as a World Confectionery Conference keynote speaker

29 September 2021

Ferrero's Francesco Tramontin is set to join the 2022 edition of the World Confectionery Conference as a keynote speaker for our major live event in…

Fairtrade’s COP26 paper calls on global governments to back smallholder farmers over climate solutions

27 September 2021

Fairtrade has called on international communities to consider smallholder farmers as central in delivering long-term climate solutions.

Academy of Chocolate gains key rise in vegan-friendly confectionery entries for annual awards

6 August 2021

The UK's Academy of Chocolate (AOC) has reported a significant rise in vegan-friendly entries for its annual awards, with contenders emerging from Russian, Brazilian and…

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