ethical production

Finland’s Valio extends science based emissions targets

Finnish-based dairy and ingredients business Valio has reported its science-based targets to reduced greenhouse gas emissions have gained key certification, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

MIA ethical chocolate confirms pledge of ensuring production entirely in Madagascar

Ethical chocolate business MIA (Made In Africa)’s latest impact report has shown that it has ensured delivery of a pledge promising its entire production volume was made at source in 2020, despite challenges of operating amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability

Cargill studies find majority of consumers willing to pay more for sustainably sourced chocolate

A major survey from Cargill has found that 70% of consumers in Europe are now factoring sustainability into their purchasing choices for product ranges including core cocoa and chocolate ranges, and are willing to pay more for them, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

BDSI welcomes German government commitment on sustainable palm oil supplies

The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has welcomed a key political commitment from the country’s federal government on ensuring greater levels of sustainable palm oil supplies, reports Neill Barston

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Marking some sweet celebrations for World Chocolate Day

It seems these days, there’s an international day for everything – and confectionery isn’t to be outdone with 7 July being that very occasion, marking World Chocolate Day.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Sustainability

Hotel Chocolat records sales boost despite rising costs

The UK-based Hotel Chocolat Group has recorded an upturn in sales figures over the past six months, despite rising supply costs.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products

Hotel Chocolat posts upturn in financial results for 2018

British-founded confectionery group Hotel Chocolat has posted annual revenues up 13% to £80.7million, reporting strong sales across digital, retail and wholesale outlets.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability

Events

Wed

19

Mar

World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting

The World Cocoa Foundation’s latest partnership meeting is being staged at a notably challenging point for the sector, which is amid a particularly turbulent period of supply chain challenges that will come under the microscope during the event.

Being held in Sao Paulo, the meeting will feature some of the sector’s most respected names, offering insights into how combined solutions can be formed for the industry’s future.

Thu

11

Sep

World Confectionery Conference

Our fifth edition of the World Confectionery Conference is set to make a notable return to Brussels, Belgium for 2025, after successful celebrations for Confectionery Production magazine’s 90th anniversary for the 2024 edition. The event will cover the full spectrum of the industry, from finished product advancements, through to equipment, systems and ingredients topics, as well as key industry trends that are shaping the sector. For updates, follow the website confectioneryconference.com

Wed

29

Oct

Dairy Industries Expo

The Dairy Industries Expo is set to take place in 29-30 October 2025 at the NAEC Stoneleigh.

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