Deforestation pledge risks being meaningless without enforcement, warn campaigners
The pledge by ag giants at COP26 to halt deforestation shows an encouraging breadth of signatories but lacks teeth, say deforestation groups.
Archives for November 3, 2021
Ingredients
MIA adds cashew and ginger spice chocolate bar to its portfolio
The new flavour is part of a new 3-bar Gift Pack (225g) and also available as a standalone item, the company said.
Environment
Cocoa companies extend partnership with environmental groups to restore forest in the Amazon
Olam food ingredients (ofi) and Mondelēz International increase efforts to help protect forests in Pará, an important cocoa-growing area in Brazil.
Financial results
Mondelēz beats Q3 estimates – pledges net zero greenhouse gas emissions
Price increases and strong demand from emerging markets contributed to Mondelēz International posting higher revenue figures in the third quarter and raising its annual sales forecast - while aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Layering technique: How 3D printed reduced sugar chocolate tastes as sweet as the real thing
Researchers have found a way to 3D print chocolate that is lower in sugar, yet taste as sweet as the real thing.