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Corbion confirms product specialist Willy van Arkel for the World Confectionery Conference
Global ingredients group, Corbion, has confirmed its presence as a speaker at this year’s World Confectionery Conference, with Willy van Arkel, senior business development and product manager joining the line-up.
Netherlands’ Lareka packaging systems welcomes new director and sales engineer
Netherlands-based Lareka packaging systems has confirmed the appointment of Martin Barthel as its new director in the wake of the company’s longstanding postholder, Henk Somers, stepping down to assume an advisory role with the business, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa reflections: Amsterdam Cocoa week and Chocoa’s 2024 edition took on major industry issues
The global cocoa sector is under the microscope as never before amid major production challenges that have seen the key confectionery ingredient more than doubling in price within just a year. Kathryn Brand reports from the Amsterdam Cocoa Week events, including Chocoa and the WCF Partnership meeting
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely faces legal action from Mondelēz over ad campaign
Tony’s Chocolonely is facing a reported legal challenge in Germany from major confectionery group Mondelēz International in a case surrounding the use of purple wrapping for its latest campaign, writes Neill Barston.
World Cocoa Foundation meeting strikes positive note amid major industry challenges
“The result that really matters – a thriving and equitable cocoa sector,” said World Cocoa Foundation president Chris Vincent in his closing remarks concluding its latest annual partnership meeting held in Amsterdam last week, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Joint venture from ofi develops green energy cocoa bean Amsterdam port warehouse
Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) has formed a partnership with supply chain business Commodity Centre Group (“CCG”), to develop an advanced cocoa bean warehouse terminal exclusively using green energy at the Port of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocoa returns with major industry sustainability issues on the table
Proceedings for this year’s Chocoa event in Amsterdam, part of the city’s cocoa week, have begun, with a host of major issues on the agenda for tackling supply chain challenges of farmer pay, environmental protection, and human rights issues, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely extends mission partners and revenues
The latest Tony’s Chocolonely FAIR report has revealed a 20% increase in the number of farmers it reaches, with its cocoa farming for its ethically-founded chocolate production now as standing at 17,000, within its core markets including West Africa, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Tony’s Chocolonely returns to World Confectionery Conference
This year’s World Confectionery Conference will be heading back to the Belgian capital, which remains a key hub for the industry. Editor Neill Barston speaks to Joke Aerts, Tony’s Chocolonely, who is joining the event as a keynote speaker
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
GNT set for ProSweets return with Exberry key focus
Netherlands-based colouring foods specialist GNT will demonstrate how its plant-based, sustainable Exberry colours can help maximise product appeal at ProSweets Cologne, in Germany next month.
World Confectionery Conference 2024: Tony’s Chocolonely interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks to Joke Aerts, Tony’s Chocolonely open chain lead, about her upcoming appearance at the World Confectionery Conference 2024 edition in Brussels, discussing its core mission of delivering sustainable confectionery, and other key issues facing the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Canada gains a slice of Tony’s Chocolonely action, as the brand expands in North America
Ethically-founded Dutch confectionery brand, Tony’s Chocolonely has continued its global expansion in extending its portfolio’s availability into Canada, which it has struck an exclusive deal with Longo’s retail stores in Toronto, and wider Ontario area, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Tanis Confectionery Interpack preview interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks to Wouter Tanis, of Tanis Confectionery about the company’s plans for Interpack, facing the pandemic, and major trends impacting the market this year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Video interview exclusive: Tanis succeeds with Guinness World Record gummy attempt
A celebratory mood is in the air at Tanis confectionery equipment, as the company gains a landmark achievement in creating the world’s largest ever gummy sweet, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory