sustainability

Mars Wrigley joins with major confectionery brands in progressing CFI cocoa initiative

3 April 2020

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…

Olam Cocoa confirms milestone actions for its global sustainability programmes

3 April 2020

Olam Cocoa has confirmed considerable progress on its sustainability plans to assist with major issues facing the cocoa supply chain, as part of the Cocoa…

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…

Entries open for the debut World Confectionery Awards

25 March 2020

Some of the most noteworthy achievements of the past year within our industry will be celebrated this September with our World Confectionery Awards, which form…

Nestlé annual report highlights global growth and key innovation projects

24 March 2020

Nestlé has released its latest annual report for 2019, revealing an upturn in company performance and fast-tracking of 50 innovation projects across its international portfolio.

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.

Caobisco calls for collective due diligence to support cocoa sector sustainability

3 March 2020

Caobisco, the trade association for the European chocolate, biscuits and confectionery manufacturing sector, has issued a statement calling for collective due diligence across the industry’s…

Olam reports major profits growth for its global operations

2 March 2020

Olam International has reported its latest annual figures, recording a 62% year-on-year increase in profits, to $564 million for its 2019 global operations.

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…

Fairtrade Foundation’s LJ Loftus becomes latest World Confectionery Conference keynote speaker

29 January 2020

The World Confectionery Conference unveils its latest keynote speaker, LJ Loftus, Head of Supply Chain and Programme Management, Fairtrade Foundation.

The Voice Network raises concerns over cocoa farmer payments

22 January 2020

The Voice Network, a group of NGOs and Trade Unions tackling sustainability in the global cocoa supply chain, has released a new position paper on…

© Bell Publishing Group Limited, 2026. All rights reserved. Website design and development by e-Motive Media Limited.