Mars is changing how it does business—one year from the launch from its ‘Sustainable in a Generation’ Plan. It comes after Mars CEO Grant F. Reid last year warned that the “global supply chain is broken,” and business needed to make a “huge step change” in order to deliver on the climate targets agreed in…

Swiss/Ghanaian startup Koa has almost finished their cocoa fruit factory in Achiase. In a blog post the company describes the greening and equipment testing phase. Greening is key to protect the environment. Therefore Koa plants plants such as shade trees, grass, avenue plants and ornamental plants. Testing the newest fruit extraction machinery Regarding equipment Koa…

In preparation for the 2024 Partnership Meeting taking place during Amsterdam Cocoa Week from February 5-10, WCF sat down with Caroline Lubbers, Director of the WINCC Network to discuss the mission of the network and its goals for the future. What is WINCC? Can you share a bit about its history?  WINCC stands for “Women…

German confectioner Katjes, Berlin has acquired 50 % of Joko Winterscheidt´s Jokolade, Munich. Katjes wants to strengthen their position in the chocolate sector. Tobias Bachmüller, managing shareholder at Katjes said: “We see it as an exciting task and a great pleasure to be able to shake up the largest and growing segment of confectionery, the…

Fairtrade, the world’s most recognized label for social justice and sustainability, and B Lab, a global network of organizations dedicated to transforming the economic system to be inclusive, equitable, and regenerative, are publishing today a new guide to support small companies in their human rights and environmental due diligence. ‘People and planet in business –…

Michael Eisner and Madison Dearborn Partners have sold Bazooka Candy Brands to Apax Partners, a private equity firm.  According to The Wall Street Journal Apax Partners paid 700 million US-Dollars for Bazooka Candy Brands. Eisner bought the company in 2007 for about 385 million USD. In that time Topps Cards has been included in the…

Rogers Sugar Inc. (the “Company” or “Rogers Sugar”) announces an important investment of their wholly owned operating subsidiary Lantic, which will increase the production capacity of its Montreal plant by approximately 20 %, or 100,000 metric tonnes. The total investment for this project is estimated at approximately $200 million, and includes investments in sugar refining…

Food & beverage professionals are invited to step inside a microcosm of the ingredients world at this year’s Fi Europe. With 135 countries represented, over 25,000 visitors and 1,200 exhibitors are expected to come together under one roof, resulting in a rich, immersive opportunity to experience the energy of invention and profitable connection. Live and…

Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned, global manufacturer in confectionery, food, and pet care products and services, announced that they has signed an agreement to acquire Kevin’s Natural Foods, a high-growth, nutritious meal company, to join their brands in the Mars Food & Nutrition segment. Kevin’s makes chef-inspired sous-vide meals, sides, and sauces. Using whole foods and…