environment
Quality Street classic chocolate tub transitions to paper-based design
A notable environmental move is being made by Nestlé as its classic Quality Street tub is set to be trialled in a paper-based format, which is part of wider eco-friendly packaging moves from the major manufacturer, writes Neill Barston.
French cocoa group, Touton, reveals core progress with sustainability targets
The French headquartered cocoa and commodity ingredients group has unveiled its latest annual sustainability report focused on delivering on its environmental and responsible sourcing targets, reports, Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Rainforest Alliance raises alarm over plans to delay flagship EUDR environmental laws
The Rainforest Alliance has added key concerns over plans put forward by the EU Commission to delay the introduction of the flagship EUDR laws aimed at preventing deforestation in European supply chains for sectors including cocoa, palm oil and soy, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: European Commission draws environmental concerns over proposed EUDR one year delay
The European Commission has proposed a year-long delay to its landmark EUDR frameworks aimed at tackling deforestation within key supply chains including, cocoa and palm oil, drawing sharp criticism from environmental groups including Mighty Earth, writes Neill Barston.
Guylian unveils eco revamp of seashell packaging celebrating Chocolate Week
Premium Belgian chocolate business, Guylian has delivered an additional packaging refresh for its line of flagship line of seashell-shaped, hazelnut praliné filled chocolates, reports Neill Barston.
Endangered Species Chocolate claims industry first with ocean plastic neutral status
US premium confectionery brand, Endangered Species Chocolate (ESC), has claimed what is believed to be a sector first in becoming certified as ocean plastic neutral, after linking-up with non-profit organisation 4-Ocean, focused on water-based clean-up operations, reports Neill Barston.
Mars makes strides with Sustainable in a Generation project, yet key environmental tests within supply chains remain
Mars has asserted it remains on track to achieve its 2050 net zero environmental goals, with the release of its 2023 Sustainable in a Generation report part of a $1 billion investment gearing towards achieving its milestone targets, reports Neill Barston.
Major global demand for flexible packaging of confectionery predicted over next decade
Fast-rising demand for flexible packaging is anticipated to see the international segment increase from $9.8 billion in value this year to $13.4 bn within a decade, driven by a sustained growth within the ‘on-the-go’ product category, analysis, writes Neill Barston.
Bitzel’s Chocolate appoints chocolatier and underlines its sustainability mission
Fast-rising US independent confectionery business, Bitzel’s Chocolate, has taken on George Foley as executive chef and chocolatier, further strengthening its young team dedicated to producing premium product ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Hershey moves to strengthen its science-based targets environmental performance
After unveiling key environmental targets in its latest ESG report, Hershey has moved to enhance its 2030 science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, attaining a total of 43% of its goals, which it is seeking to accelerate, writes Neill Barston.
US government and Ivory Coast farmers seek delay over EUDR implementation
The US government has joined a growing chorus of calls from farmers within the cocoa sector to the EU Commission for delaying the implementation of the upcoming EUDR regulations, reports Neill Barston.
ofi releases latest sustainability plans to enhance standards within its supply chains
Ingredients group ofi has unveiled its latest sustainability strategy – ‘Choices for Change’ and ambitious 2030 targets, including with its environmental commitments, and work across its business segments including within confectionery.
Caobisco issues plea to EU Commission president on EUDR deforestation laws
The European confectionery trade body, Caobisco, has issued an urgent plea to EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen over significant concerns surrounding the implementation of the upcoming EUDR supply chain legislation, reports Neill Barston.
The power of sustainability in reaping productivity and environmental gains
Delivering on company sustainability goals offers a host of challenges, given the host of background issues many companies operating in the confectionery sector face, as Neill Barston discovers
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