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Mars says it will maintain its current certified cocoa levels with the Rainforest Alliance and with Fairtrade. Pic: Mars

‘Cocoa for generations’: Mars to launch new sustainability strategy

Confectionery giant’s plan to put smallholder farmers at the center of its ambitious strategy broadly welcomed by peers and suppliers.

Barry Callebaut acquires Burton’s Biscuit’s UK chocolate factory; signs long-term supply agreement

Barry Callebaut will acquire Burton’s Biscuit’s chocolate factory in Moreton, Wirral, UK, by the end of this year to expand its manufacturing capacity in the country.

Hotel Chocolat’s rise is down to bricks and mortar, says CEO Angus Thirlwell

Company’s co-founder believes there is still life in the high street and outlines plans for Hotel Chocolat’s expansion into Europe … and beyond.

CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS: Brett Beach, director MIA

Creative Conversations is ConfectioneryNews’s new online series profiling influential people working in the confectionery industry. Brett Beach, director, MIA, an ethical bean-to-bar chocolate producer, is our guest today.

Barry Callebaut completes $30m investment in North American facilities

Barry Callebaut has completed a $30m expansion of its three facilities across North America to support its customers, who produce specialty food products.

Could sorghum syrup rival beet as Europe's home-grown sugar?

A Hungarian company is bringing sorghum syrup to Europe for the first time, a liquid sweetener with a caramel flavour that can be used across food and beverage categories.