Barry Callebaut’s chocolate trends for 2021
Barry Callebaut has released its new report, Top Chocolate Trends 2021 & Beyond, identifying four key consumer needs for this year across Europe. The first trend Barry Callebaut highlights for this year is ‘indulgent moments’. According to the report, this is...
Sacmi realigns DACH region with new general manager
Sacmi Packaging & Chocolate has announced that it has realigned the DACH organization with new General Manager, Herbert Hahnenkamp, and his team. According to the packaging firm, the objectives of Herbert Hahnenkamp as new General Manager for DACH area of Sacmi...
Child labour case against cocoa giants begins
A class action lawsuit has been filed against popular chocolate companies on behalf of eight Malian young men who claim to have been victims of child trafficking and forced to harvest cocoa in Cote d’lvoire. The case has been brought by International Rights Advocates...
Mars publishes cocoa human rights report
Mars Wrigley has published its cocoa human rights report, outlining its progress towards the target of 100% of its cocoa being sourced under its Responsible Cocoa programme by 2025. The report, 'Respecting Human Rights in the Cocoa Supply Chain', provides updates on...
Nestlé to roll out vegan KitKat
Nestlé has announced the launch of a vegan KitKat – described as a new plant-based way to have a break. Due to be rolled out in the UK this year is the new KitKat V, which features smooth chocolate blended with plant-based ingredients, which will balance the brand’s...
pladis to remove all black plastic packaging
pladis, global snacking company, has announced its commitment to reducing its environmental impact. A range of new initiatives has been announced, including the total removal of “problematic-to-recycle” black plastic from its product portfolio. This will support...
Paradise Fruits extends nut-free range
Paradise Fruits Solutions by Jahncke, the global supplier of naturally healthy food ingredients, has added a high brix paste to its range of allergen free, nut flavoured inclusions. Last year, Paradise Fruits Solutions unveiled its innovative nut-flavoured, allergen...
Ferrero to monitor its palm oil supply chain via satellite
Ferrero has committed to using the Starling satellite monitoring and verification service across all of its palm oil sourcing areas to support its commitment to no deforestation. Ferrero has announced that it will begin using Staling, operated by Earthworm Foundation...
Mondelēz to invest £15 million into Bournville site
Mondelēz International has announced plans to invest £15 million in its Bournville site to create a new production line for Cadbury Dairy Milk tablets. The investment will include £11 million to create a new, line of the future for Cadbury Dairy Milk tablets as the...
UK start-up announces launch of luxury CBD truffles
This year sees the arrival of a new British start-up company specialising in CBD chocolate. Leon Kennedy has teamed with his father, Angus Kennedy, Editor of Kennedy’s Confection, to launch a new brand of product that reflects the current mood of the “immensely...
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