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News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Biscuits 08-Nov-2023
TOP HEADLINES
Fairtrade partners with Satelligence to boost cocoa producers’ deforestation monitoring
Fairtrade International has announced a new partnership with Satelligence to scale up satellite monitoring of forested areas and farms to its globally certified cocoa and coffee producer organisations to meet new EU regulations.... Read more
Host city wanted for next ICCO Symposium on Cocoa Research
The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) has put a call-out for bids to host the 3rd edition of the International Symposium on Cocoa Research (ISCR).... Read more
Developing markets will lead the next wave of chocolate and nut growth: ofi
The humble hazelnut is poised to tap into a host of new applications, trends and markets, says ingredients giant ofi (olam food ingredients).... Read more
 The ‘Cocoa Chanel’ effect: Salon du Chocolat woos Paris with mix of high fashion, taste and the best in bean-to-bar chocolate - WATCH!
This year, the chocolate industry’s most glamorous trade fair spanned five days and commanded two floors of the Paris Porte de Versailles exhibition centre, engaging and delighting the general public and attracting chocolatiers and chefs from across the globe.... Watch now
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
Civil Society groups in West Africa call on EU to intervene to protect LID payments to cocoa farmers
The African Platform for Sustainable Cocoa, which brings together civil society cocoa platforms from Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, has issued a statement alleging the cocoa industry is refusing to pay at the current market price plus the Living Income Differential (LID) despite promising to do so.... Read more
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
‘Cigarette-style’ climate, pandemic and health labels on meat can reduce meat consumption, study suggests
In the past, health warning labels on products such as cigarettes and alcohol have influenced consumer behaviour. Now, a new study shows that, with the right images, warnings on meat products about health effects, contribution to climate change, and potential link to the rise of a new pandemic can impact consumer meal choices.... Read more
Halving food waste could cut 8% CO2 emissions in Europe
The environmental benefits of cutting food loss and waste by 50% in Europe by 2030 are significant, according to fresh research out of Denmark.... Read more
How do consumers’ perception of healthy drive their purchase habits and product development?
What does it mean to eat healthy? A survey by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) finds that 74% of consumers believe that food and beverage choices are interconnected with mental and emotional well-being, along with other insights that detail health perceptions and its impact on produce development for the food and beverage industry.... Read more
Insite AI harmonizes retail data into actionable solutions for brands
Insite AI leverages artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to identify actionable recommendations for brands from data insights, like those provided by Walmart's recently upgraded Luminate data platform, which tracks the behaviors of its 180 million weekly shoppers and provides suppliers with insights into their business, including customer behavior, product performance and category trends, Kristine Joji, EVP strategy consulting, Insite AI told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
 Caffeine’s role in sports: Timing of intake subject to significant debate - researcher
There is currently significant debate taking place over the timing for athletes to consume caffeine and reap the most benefits, a leading sports science researcher has pointed out.... Watch now
Taking care of the people behind the supply chain
Chris Gamm, chief executive of hospitality charity, Springboard, discusses the importance of protecting your staff when it comes to fostering reliability through the supply chain.... Read more
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