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
GNT extends colouring series with new fiesta pink variety for chocolate 27 October 2020 The Netherlands-based GNT group has extended its Exberry micronised powder series with a new beetroot pink shade to its existing portfolio. Read more
Trend focus: Creating product transparency rises to the top of the agenda 21 October 2020 Transparency emerges as a clear winner in Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2021 with brands upping their game to meet evolving ethical, environmental… 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
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
Muriel Korter named as Caobisco director general 20 August 2020 Caobisco, the European chocolate, biscuits and confectionery industry association has appointed Muriel Korter as its new director-general. 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
Almonds remain top natural inclusion for confectionery and snacks series 10 August 2020 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,… Read more
Peruvian cocoa producers benefit from Fairtrade coronavirus fund 5 August 2020 A Fairtrade fund established by the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Fair Trade Small Producers and Workers (Clac) is reportedly proving effective at assisting… Read more
Nestlé confirms ending Fairtrade KitKat deal after meeting cross party parliamentary group 29 July 2020 Nestlé has confirmed that it intends to drop its decade-long cocoa sourcing deal with Fairtrade in favour of Rainforest Alliance, following a meeting with a… 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
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
Co-Op re-purposes funding for Fairtrade farmers around the world 9 July 2020 The UK-based Co-op group has re-purposed a total of £310,000 funding to directly support Fairtrade cocoa sector producers around the world, including farmers in Peru,… Read more
Ferrero’s Aldo Cristiano elected as Caobisco trade association president 16 June 2020 Aldo Cristiano, of Ferrero, has been elected as the president of Caobisco, the European chocolate, biscuits and confectionery association, for a term of two years. Read more