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Sterling crisis will impact cocoa farmer incomes, Fairtrade warns

After the pound hit a record low against the US dollar at the end of September, the Fairtrade Foundation is warning of the potential impact of the market volatility, both on farmers in low-income countries and the UK shoppers who buy the food they grow.

Nestlé's latest brands to benefit from more sustainable packaging. Pic: Nestlé

Nestlé introduces greener packaging for Quality Street and KitKat

Nestlé Confectionery’s ongoing mission to use paper packaging on its products has taken a new twist with innovations for its Quality Street and KitKat brands.

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New Ingredient Optimizes Pectin-based Gel Production

Pectin has emerged the plant-based alternative to gelatin in formulation. Despite this, pectin can be difficult to work with – but a recent innovation can change that.

EU ‘wastes more food than it imports’, claims new report

The European Commission is facing calls to set legally binding targets to tackle food waste after a new report exposes what it calls a ‘food waste’ scandal.

'Crafted' drinking chocolate from Cocoa Canopy. Pic: Cocoa Canopy

Cocoa Canopy crafts the perfect drinking chocolate using beads

Independent UK chocolatiers Cocoa Canopy is upping the drinking chocolate category with a new range that crafts unique fine chocolate beads, for a superior, more intense drink.

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How to use climate performance as a growth factor in a competitive market

The food industry is facing increasing climate demands from legislators, consumers, and retailers alike. However, the complexity of the food system and unique emissions dynamics has resulted in the rest of the business world outpacing the food and beverage...