Spanish confectionery company Chocolates Lacasa S.A. is the subject of a petition pushing for the ‘immediate removal’ of all products marketed under its Conguitos branding.
Bayn Europe has entered into an agreement to acquire reduced-sugar confectioner Tweet for SEK45m (€4.23m). The move, the company said, will make it a ‘leading player’ for sugar reduced confectionery in Europe.
B Corp certified Divine Chocolate is launching three new 90g sharing bars, which will be available in Co-op stores around the UK in time for International Cooperatives Day (June 29).
The Rainforest Alliance has said it is ready to fully support Nestlé in its mission to improve sustainability in the cocoa sector, after it was announced the confectionery giant and maker of KitKats is to expand its in-house Cocoa Plan certification scheme...
Mars says two large scale studies underway will add to the already thick dossier of data backing its cocoa flavanols dietary supplement. One study looks at cognitive function while the other has a variety of cardiovascular health endpoints.
Megan Giller of a Chocolate Noise blog has been running a series of online panel discussions under the banner ‘Race and Privilege in Craft Chocolate’ throughout June – and she ends her current series with a session on accountability this Friday (June...
The Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) is set to raise the price of cocoa in a bid to offset low exports amid the coronavirus pandemic and heavy rains affecting this season’s crop.
The ingredients supplier has set new targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and eliminate coal from its operations, reduce water use, beneficially use all its waste, and maintain support for sustainable agriculture by 2030.
Cocoa supplier Cargill has announced a significant expansion in Asia with the launch of its first chocolate manufacturing operation in western India with growth plans across region.
Endangered Species Chocolate (ESC) has announced it is launching its first plant-based milk chocolate chip, following success of its Oat Milk Chocolate Bars earlier this year.
The Fairtrade Foundation has issued a statement in response to Nestlé’s surprise announcement that it is planning to stop using Fairtrade cocoa and sugar in its chocolate bars, including the top-selling KitKats, and use Rainforest Alliance certification...
Health and wellness brands Swisse and Power Gummies say they are taking a “digital-first” strategy in India as uptake of online retail speeds up in the country.
The above-average sunny weather in June and the lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic have led to a significant increase in ice cream sales in Germany, according to the Association of the German Confectionary Industry (BDSI).
'Embrace Your Punch Day 'returns on July 18 with events planned across the USA as the brand celebrates its 30th anniversary and adds its support to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Cargill has reported it has made significant progress in achieving sustainable impact on land use, climate, water, farmer prosperity and human rights in the run up to the UN’s 2030 target.
UK premium sweet brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls is celebrating its first overseas order since before the coronavirus outbreak, as demand for its products starts to return to normal, the company has reported.
Lockdown restrictions at destination ports for cocoa exports caused by the coronavirus pandemic is having a financial impact on Ghana’s main commodity due to slowing exports and sales.
Chocolate and confectionery maker The Hershey Company reached a milestone in its CSR strategy in January when 100% of the cocoa it sources was certified sustainable. FoodNavigator speaks to the company’s director of global sustainability and social impact...
The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), an EU-funded institution established to support smallholder farmers in Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific, has published results of a project carried out with blockchain specialists Gaiachain,...
The 25% penalty on sweetened biscuits and waffle products exported from Germany to the United States has had a negative impact on its manufacturers, claimed the Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI).
The Cadbury Foundation has made a £25,000 donation to West Midlands charities in the UK, where the chocolate company has had a presence for almost 200 years.
Following consultation with stakeholders about the viability of holding a major trade exhibition as coronavirus cases continue to rise in multiple states, New Hope has opted to cancel Natural Products Expo East in Philadelphia (Sept. 23-26) and encourage...
Three food companies – The Hershey Company, The Kellogg Company, and McCormick & Company – were included on DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list, an annual list based on survey submissions from US companies with 1,000 or more employees.
Luxury chocolatier The Pierre Marcolini House has announced it is re-opening its Marylebone boutique in London from today (June 15) as the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK begin to ease.
Group said it has reinforced its commitment in the Asia Pacific market by expanding its production at its Singapore facility by adding a fourth chocolate line.
The food industry is under massive pressure to reformulate products with less sugar. And in light of the voluntary target in the UK for manufacturers to meet a 20% cut in sugar by 2020 unlikely to be met, campaigners are increasingly demanding that mandatory...
COCO - The Art of Chocolate is an artisan chocolatier based in Edinburgh, Scotland, that places its emphasis not only on ethically sourced cocoa and fine couverture, but also the meticulous designs on its wrappers.
Nestlé International Travel Retail (ITR) has chosen Smarties to become the first global children’s confectionery brand to incorporate the company’s no single use plastic packaging.
Ahead of the United Nations’ World Day Against Child Labour, the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) has released findings of its 2019 Annual Report, which will be published to mark the day on 12 June.
Health food and drink experts have revealed what they believe will be the biggest purchase drivers and the biggest innovation pitfalls post-COVID and how brands can cater to emerging needs.
Fuji Oil Holdings, along with subsidiary Blommer Chocolate Company, has announced two global initiatives as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, as well as signing up to the Jacobs Foundation education initiative.
Divine Chocolate has announced that Sophi Tranchell, its first MD and also its CEO, has left her role after 21 years with the Fairtrade company, while a new majority shareholder is also announced.
Father’s Day in the UK falls on Sunday 21 June. Chocolatiers around the country have been busy preparing for the big day for dads, granddads, stepdads or anyone who needs some love in the house. Here’s a roundup of some of the latest treats that been...
Inspired by new ways of working during COVID-19 pandemic, Barry Callebaut says BC LIVE will be engaging customers on a virtual journey of chocolate and cocoa.
UK manufacturer pladis announced sales of biscuits grew by £66m (2.5%) - the category is now worth £2.7bn ($3.42bn) - and said it was on its way to unlocking a £264m opportunity within the coming three years.
Snacks giant Mondelez has launched a new logo for all of its Cadbury Dairy Milk products, with the global brand refresh first rolled out via returning fan favourite Cadbury Dairy Milk Marble in Australia.
Jeff King, Hershey’s senior director of global sustainability and social impact, is the person responsible for the company’s Cocoa For Good sustainability program, which has committed to 100% direct-sourced cocoa in West Africa by 2025. He talks to ConfectioneryNews...
An intensive programme for Fairtrade cocoa cooperatives in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, is showing encouraging signs, according to initial results released by the organization.