cocoa
A Day In The Life: chocolatier William Poole
Having spent more than two decades in the food and drink sector including becoming an independent chocolatier, US-based industry specialist William Poole has enjoyed some remarkably rich experiences. Neill Barston quizzes him on a visit to London reflecting on his eventful life and times
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey and Sucden combine to support Ivory Coast cocoa farmers
US-headquartered confectionery group Hershey has made a significant move for a deal enhancing support for nine cocoa co-operatives in Ivory Coast, including farmer training and community support measures, reports Neill Barston.
ISM Middle East 2024 reflections: California Cultured “Choco Chat”
Confectionery Production magazine editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Alex Shandrovsky, of California Cultured biotech cocoa business, reflecting on this year’s ISM Middle East show in Dubai and its key trends.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Ivory Coast cocoa farmers remain concerned over comparatively low crop payments
The Ivory Coast has released the latest prices to be paid to cocoa farmers in the region that have prompted concerns from within the industry that has sparked concern from market observers that rates remain significantly below global and neighbouring country prices, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Caobisco joins major industry players seeking timely delivery of EUDR laws
Caobisco, the key European confectionery, chocolate and biscuits trade body has joined the chorus of organisations that have called for the EU to fully adopt the landmark new environmental laws as soon as possible, in the wake of proposals for a year-long delay, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive video: ISM Middle East 2024: California Cultured ‘Choco Chat’
The latest edition of ISM Middle East in Dubai brought together more than 550 exhibiting companies and a global base of visitors, with Confectionery Production being on hand as a media partner for the event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Major extension of Puratos range sees consumer favourite chocolate flavour released
Belgian-headquartered ingredients group, Puratos has unveiled a notable extension of its Ambiante range of ready-to-whip toppings, with its latest chocolate flavour, which has retained its place as a consumer favourite.
Exclusive extended review: Dubai’s ISM Middle East reports record visitor levels
Expanding to nearly double its previous size, ISM offered up a surprising array of Middle Eastern treats, as editor Neill Barston discovers in this special extended report from this year’s must-see confectionery event for the region.
Tony’s Chocolonely forges debut media partnership with the Washington Post
Dutch-headquartered confectionery impact brand, Tony’s Chocolonely has forged a bold industry-first partnership with the Washington Post media that aims to highlight its campaign to end cocoa sector exploitation, which was born from investigative journalism, reports Neill Barston.
ofi reports progress on its Lascarcoco Indonesian sustainable cocoa initiative
Global ingredients solutions business, ofi, has revealed milestone achievements for its Landscape Approach to Sustainable and Climate Change Resilient Cocoa and Coffee Agroforestry partnership (Lascarcoco), writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa Coalition of Ferrero, Mars, Mondelez and Nestlé urges EU not to water down delay-hit EUDR environmental laws
A collective of major confectionery businesses known as the Cocoa Collective, including Ferrero, Mars, Mondelez International Nestlé, Tony’s Chocolonely, has urged the EU to resist any further amendments to EUDR legislation on tackling deforestation, which is already set to be delayed by a year, reports Neill Barston.
Cargill moves to meet enhanced demand with new Indonesian cocoa processing plant
A surge in demand for cocoa-linked products has seen Cargill confirm the launch of an additional processing line at its facilities in Gresik, Indonesia, with chocolate retaining a favoured status as consumers seek out an enhance range of indulgent experiences, writes Neill Barston.
Tony’s Chocolonely calls for EU Commission to re-visit proposals for year-long delay to EUDR laws
Dutch confectionery impact brand, Tony’s Chocolonely has added to calls upon the EU Commission to urgently re-evaluate its proposed 12 month delay to the introduction of EUDR landmark laws governing deforestation linked to supply chains, writes 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.