Confectionery giant Nestlé is launching an ‘innovative income accelerator programme’ to tackle child labour risks in its cocoa supply chain, increase farmer income and achieve full traceability in its cocoa supply chain.
Valentine’s Day is known as the ‘chocolate event’ for US consumers and the big confectionery companies are going to town with their marketing and advertising campaign head of 14 February.
B4B fine Colombian fine chocolate manufacturer Luker Chocolate has confirmed its attendance at ISM Cologne 2022, with news of the continuing success of its plant-based oat m!lk range.
Swiss-based chocolate supplier Barry Callebaut said strong demand for chocolate in its gourmet category has produced ‘strong volume growth’ and lifted its sales in the three months to 30 November.
The North American sweet snacks giant rewarded nearly 2,000 bakery and distribution centre employees for their hard work to get products out during the pandemic.
The Mars' rebranding of its classic iconic candy M&M’S, to emphasise its commitment to inclusion and global belonging, has not been embraced online quite as the company expected.
Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli has shrugged off the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by reporting a 14.2% increase in group sales, to CH 4.59bn (€4.42 billion) in financial year 2021
Serious Sweets, the UK own label confectionery brand, has acquired Mighty Fine Confectionery, adding homemade honeycomb to its growing portfolio of sweet treats.
McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Lemon & Lime Flavour is set to return ‘by popular demand’ to UK supermarkets after owners pladis said it has listened to fans, known as ‘Jaffanatics’, calling for the zingy addition.
Ethical chocolate maker is starting 2022 with the announcement of three new ‘Conversation Bars’ designed to provoke discussions around serious issues impacting the chocolate industry and beyond.
Blommer Chocolate, one of the largest cocoa processors and ingredient chocolate suppliers in North America, has announced David Meggs is moving into the Chief Operating Officer role, and is one of three senior in-house appointments.
Puratos, the ingredients and services supplier for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate industry, has announced the appointment of Pierre Tossut as CEO and Cédric van Belle as Chairman of the Board, effective 1 January 2022.
