Several international food and beverage companies have temporarily shut down operations in Ukraine following Russia's invasion to ensure the safety of employees while bracing for the long-term economic impact that skyrocketing commodity prices and...
The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) said it welcomes the latest developments from the EU Commission and its proposals for a European supply chain law.
Brazil’s cocoa beans production continues its upward curve with the latest figures released this month showing grindings have already increased up to 5% in 2022.
Nestle has promised APAC consumers that any unavoidable price hikes as a result of ‘non-compensable’ cost increases will be passed on to consumers in a ‘socially responsible’ manner, after announcing positive organic growth in its Asia, Oceania and sub-Saharan...
The recent global weather events has highlighted the real threat of climate change. In a special podcast Michael Gidney, CEO of the Fairtrade Foundation, tells consumers about the impact of the climate crisis on its network of farmers and what they can...
Colombia, the world’s largest producer of cocaine, is working to reduce reliance on coca cultivation. Instead the government is investing in oil palm, which locals say is benefiting communities and the environment.
Natural confectionery brand Prodigy is introducing a new Salted Caramel Chocolate Egg, containing less than half the sugar of a typically filled egg and no refined sugar.
Oversupply and ample stocks of cocoa beans in the preceding year made cocoa beans relatively affordable, boosting production and increasing cocoa processing activities.
Hershey is highlighting the ‘SHE’ at the centre of its iconic milk chocolate bar as part of Women's History Month celebrations, which begins on 1 March in the US.
Vending specialists Selecta has announced a new strategic partnership with Mars Wrigley to install next-generation machines at locations across Europe.
The Fresh Factory has launched Fresh Start, an accelerator programme designed to pioneer the next gen of disruptors creating better-for-you products made with recognisable ingredients.
A cash transfer programme implemented by the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI), in partnership with ECOM, has reduced child labour in cocoa-growing households and helped them to cope during difficult times, according to recent research.
The Swiss flavours and fragrances company has coined the technology ‘PrimeLock+’, as it says it brings the visual appeal of beef fat to plant-based products, while allowing for controlled fat and flavour release during the cooking process.
Ferrero International has closed the financial year with a consolidated turnover of €12.7bn ($14.43bn), an increase of +3.4% compared to the previous year’s turnover of €12.3bn.
While Americans forked out $30.5bn for snacks in 2021, according to Chicago-based market researcher IRI, the event that really got them tucking in was this year’s Super Bowl Sunday, with SNAC International data showing a whopping 112 million pounds of...
The Annual Fairtrade Fortnight campaign, which kicks off on Monday 21 February, is set to highlight the impact of the climate crisis on cocoa and other commodities – as well as renewing its call for fairer incomes for farmers.
The announcement was made in a press conference webcast by Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider, as the company reported strong annual growth in 2021, in its full-year results.
See's Candies, one of the oldest confectionery companies in the US, is intensifying its efforts to diversify its recruitment policy via a new partnership with Mogul’s Talent Acquisition Platform.
New rules governing the placement and promotion of HFSS foods are set to come into force in the UK in October 2022 with popular confectionery and chocolate brands in the firing line.
The Lay’s, Cheetos and Quaker Oats maker is rolling out the use of UBQ material developed by Israeli startup UBQ Materials from household waste, which has significant impact in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
BFP, leading ingredients to the bakery industry in the UK, has undergone a major overhaul, unveiling a new management team, several significant investments and a rebrand - after spending several years under the radar.
Mars Wrigley’s announcement that it plans to close its historic chocolate factory on Chicago’s West Side is another blow for a city that was once known as ‘The Candy Capital of The World'.
Food Waste Action Week (7-13 March 2022) was created by anti-food waste expert WRAP to help slice global food waste in half by 2030 through actionable change.
Malaysian cocoa supplier Guan Chong Berhad (GCB) has announced plans to open a new world-class manufacturing site in the UK through its subsidiary GCB Cocoa UK.
A new report from global advocacy organisation Mighty Earth claims that since the high-profile launch of the Cocoa and Forests Initiative (CFI), Africa’s top cocoa-producing nations continue to see huge areas of forest being destroyed to make room for...
Koelnmesse, organisers of the ProSweets/ISM sweets and snacks trade fair in Cologne, said its plans for a new ISM event in Japan later in the year have been postponed until 2023.
Historically people have celebrated Valentine’s Day by sharing sweets with others they love, but the pandemic-fueled rise of ‘self-care’ means more people also will treat themselves this year – helping push confection sales leading up to the holiday beyond...
Cocoa production in key West African countries dropped significantly at the end of 2021, according to the latest figures from the International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO).
A new global consumer trends study examining year-over-year insights on how consumers make snacking decisions reveals that mindfulness and wellbeing considerations are increasingly important in snacking.
Essential Candy, a manufacturer of healthy candy infused with essential oils and other plant botanicals, is set to open a new manufacturing facility in Wellington, Florida, the company has announced.
Ethical bean-to-bar ethical chocolate company MIA’s (Made in Africa) 1 for Change giveback programme to support development initiatives in Madagascar is continuing to help communities beyond its supply chain.
The McVitie’s-maker is gearing up for Valentine’s Day with a new service on Uber Eats that will deliver all the necessary ingredients for a cosy night in.
Sustainable palm oil production could be one of the biggest beneficiaries of commitments made at the COP26 summit – but experts who have been assessing the fine print say that the devil lies in the detail of implementation.
After a year of double-digit sales growth, confectionery sales in the US market leading up to Valentine’s Day 2022 are expected to top $3.4bn, according to the latest research from the National Confectioners Association (NCA).
Nestlé has confirmed the closure of its Fawdon factory near Newcastle in North East England, with the loss of 475 jobs under the proposed move to EU production.
Hershey has posted revenues of $2.33bn for the quarter ended December 2021, beating estimates for quarterly profit on strong holiday demand and higher prices for its chocolates and candies.
The aptly-named Chocolove from Boulder, Colorado, will be helping sweethearts celebrate Valentine's Day with a special holiday-themed limited edition Valentine's Collection 3-Bar Pack.
