Archives for June 26, 2023

'We need to have the right products, because the consumers are demanding it': How politics can drive recycling in plastic packaging

The UK throws away around 100 billion pieces of plastic each year, much of which goes into landfill. Tetra Pak North Europe managing director Alex Henriksen told FoodNavigator about how inexorably politics and food packaging are tied together.

Events

Cacao of Excellence Awards Ceremony to be held as part of Chocoa during Amsterdam Chocolate Week

Organisers of the Cacao of Excellence Awards Ceremony have announced the event will take place on 8 February 2024 as part of the CHOCOA Trade Show, Chocolate Makers’ Forum, Conference and Chocolate Festival during Amsterdam Cocoa Week, uniting the...

Economy

Hotel Chocolat slips into the red as consumer spending on luxury products declines

Shares in Luxury UK chocolate maker Hotel Chocolat dropped 19% at the end of last week after it announced in a statement on Friday (23 June) it is expected to turn a loss in the current financial year. Revenue of £201.8m and underlying profit before tax...

Sustainability

Ferrero reports strong progress in meeting sustainability targets

Highlighting steps taken during the 2021-22 financial year, the Group has released its 14th Sustainability Report announcing it is on track to meet its key sustainability objectives and targets centred around four key pillars: protecting the environment,...