Brexit
German Confectionery Industry sees decline in exports to UK after Brexit
Export sales of German confectionery to Great Britain fell by -11.8% in the first quarter of 2021, The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI).
Archives for August 24, 2021
Guest post
Why the chocolate industry needs a better understanding of cocoa farmers
Increased understanding of cocoa farmers is required if the chocolate industry is to meet its forest restoration and net carbon zero targets, says Earthworm Foundation’s Gerome Tokpa
Halloween
Chocolate Meltdown: Hershey After Dark premieres on FoodNetwork.com for Halloween
The famed Hersheypark will be the location for a four-episode primetime series on FoodNetwork.com hosted by Sunny Anderson, who will challenge talented pastry artists to create spectacular chocolate showpieces.
Ingredients
Barry Callebaut works with key partners to improve coconut sustainability
Premium chocolate supplier said it has moved to improve its coconut sourcing by developing a coconut sustainability framework to drive change in the supply chain.
Sustainability
European Commission set to act on ending child labour in cocoa sector
The European Commission (EC) has reiterated its commitment to ending all forms of child labour by 2025 and will use trade incentives, such as General Scheme of Preferences, to cooperate with partners to combat the problem.
Oreo maker accused of alleged ‘corporate greed’ as contract negotiations teeter
Representatives of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers’ International union (BCTGM) said Nabisco workers decided to strike after negotiations with Mondelēz International – the Chicago-based owner of Nabisco – failed to yield an...
pladis trials 5 Steps retail initiative in Nisa Retail to further heighten Brits’ love of biscuits
The McVitie’s and Jacob’s maker has teamed up UK retail giant Nisa to help independent retailers get more bite from their biscuit sales.