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World Confectionery Conference exclusive: Behind the scenes at Ferrero’s key Luxembourg HQ
Located close to a UNESCO world heritage site, Ferrero’s headquarters in Luxembourg certainly are a marker for its notable ambitions. Neill Barston meets Francesco Tramontin, its vice president for EU institutional relations and group public policy, ahead of his World Confectionery Conference presentation.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade calls on the EU to clarify major EUDR laws and agree support for farmers
Fairtrade International has called on the European Commission for urgent clarifications on how the now EUDR deforestation regulations are set to be implemented ahead of its fast-approaching introduction this December, reports Neill Barston.
Exclusive video: Ferrero primed for the 2024 World Confectionery Conference
This year’s World Confectionery Conference is fast taking shape with a host of major keynote speaker contributions from across the industry, including from Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin, vice president of EU Institutional Affairs and group public policy.
BDSI confectionery body raises concerns, as German sector exports continue decline
Germany’s BDSI confectionery organisation has warned that challenging national economic conditions have seen confectionery exports slide 0.6% in the first quarter of 2024, following a 1% decline last year, reports Neill Barston.
Caobisco joins fellow key industry indutry organisations calling for enhanced EU open trade policies
Caobisco, the European confectionery trade association has joined a total of 30 other major business groups in calling on the EU to adopt an ambitious and open trade policy with nations around the world to promote competitiveness and economic prosperity, writes Neill Barston.
Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin makes a welcome return to the World Confectionery Conference
As a founding contributor to our World Confectionery Conference, Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin is set to make a return appearance speaking at our return event in Brussels, Belgium, writes Neill Barston.
Touton delivers Cocoa and Forests Initiative progress, yet major challenges remain
The Touton Group has released its latest Cocoa and Forests Initiative report (CFI), in which it has claimed key progress, including doubling the amount of farms that it has engaged with as part of the key cross-industry initiative, writes Neill Barston.
FDF welcomes new UK Labour government, urging collaborative action on challenges
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has welcomed the new incoming UK Labour government, noting that collective action on supply chain challenges was vital to economic growth, reports Neill Barston.
Global confectionery sector seeks a kick-start after ongoing supply challenges dent some international markets
There’s no getting away from the fact that the past couple of years in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic have served up a significant raft of challenges for the confectionery, snacks and bakery sectors on an international level.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Nestlé moves to deliver greater sustainable sourcing for travel retail ranges
Delivering sustainably sourced product ranges has been placed atop of Nestlé’s agenda for its travel retail ranges, as it rolls-out chocolate series linked to its Cocoa Plan partnership with the Rainforest Alliance, reports Neill Barston.
Bitzel’s Chocolate appoints chocolatier and underlines its sustainability mission
Fast-rising US independent confectionery business, Bitzel’s Chocolate, has taken on George Foley as executive chef and chocolatier, further strengthening its young team dedicated to producing premium product ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Caobisco names key leadership team including new head and vice president positions
The new leadership team for Caobisco’s European chocolate, biscuits and confectionery has been revealed, with Can Buharali, of Mondelēz International, being named as its freshly elected president, and Aldo Cristiano of Ferrero and Tobias Bachmüller from Katjes Fassin occupying vice president roles, reports Neill Barston.
Cloetta appoints Ulrika Palm as president of Swedish confectionery operations
Scandinavian-based confectionery group Cloetta has unveiled Ulrika Palm as president of its Swedish division, succeeding its former postholder, Katarina Tell, who recently became the company’s CEO, writes Neill Barston.
US government and Ivory Coast farmers seek delay over EUDR implementation
The US government has joined a growing chorus of calls from farmers within the cocoa sector to the EU Commission for delaying the implementation of the upcoming EUDR regulations, reports Neill Barston.