Sustainability in Candy Industry

Regenerative sugar leads the way: Global Organics

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:38:00 -0400

For 35 years, Natíve’s Green Cane Project has prioritizing soil health, biodiversity, sustainability, and social fairness.

Luker Chocolate hits sustainability goals early

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:30:00 -0400

The company has reported significant progress across farmer income, social wellbeing, and environmental practices.

Mondelēz International releases sustainability report

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:15:00 -0400

Better Sour announces 48% lower carbon footprint

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

The brand's vegan gummies are more sustainable than a typical sugar-based gelatin confection on the U.S. market, CarbonTag says.

Mars to purchase renewable energy from wind farm

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:40:00 -0500

Through a long-term agreement, the chocolate company has secured 70% of the annual production from the Kölvallen Wind Farm.

Cordillera launches biodiversity conservation initiative

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:28:00 -0500

The scientific baseline by Cordillera Chocolate has revealed more than 570 species across cocoa agroforestry systems.

OFI reaches greenhouse gas reduction milestone

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500

The company's cocoa greenhouse gas (GHG) Natural Capital Costs have been reduced by 12% reduction per ton of output against its 2018 baseline.

Anthon Berg relaunches chocolate liquor bottles

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:48:40 -0400

Toms Group is relaunching its Anthon Berg chocolate bottles, with updated, more sustainable packaging, and containing a broader range of spirits, such as Malibu and Kahlúa.

Cordillera receives sustainability award

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:22:04 -0400

The Colombian-based Cordillera Chocolate, owned by Grupo Nutresa, received the 2025 Sustainability Award at the World Confectionery Conference for its Atenea—Women Who Transcend program.

Nestlé develops new cocoa processing method

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:36:37 -0400

Nestlé has unveiled a patented technique that uses more of the cocoa fruit in chocolate production, aiming to reduce waste and improve yield for farmers.

Mars invests $5M in Protect the Peanut Plan

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:40:00 -0400

The company is one of the world's top five buyers of the legume, purchasing over 300 million pounds each year to supply its global brand portfolio.

Ferrero Group releases 2024 Sustainability Report

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0400

The company has made strong progress toward its 2030 goal of halving greenhouse gas emissions, with significant reductions already achieved compared to its 2017/18 baseline, it says.

Chocolate Cordillera expands its Atenea program

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:20:00 -0400

The initiative aims to empower 120 female cacao farmers through entrepreneurship, finance, and sustainable agriculture.

Luker Chocolate to showcase innovations at Expo West

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:55:00 -0500

The Colombian B4B chocolate manufacturer announced that it will showcase its new product development capabilities, including chocolate ingredients with organic, plant-based, and functional claims.

Mars Wrigley GEM chats chocolate trends, sustainability

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Kavita Jain, vice president of supply chain for the Global Emerging Markets (GEM) division at Mars Wrigley, talks about chocolate trends, sustainability, and what's next for the company for 2025.

ofi's cocoa business aims for new 2030 targets

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500

ofi is further enhancing efforts to tackle deforestation and drive regenerative agriculture by achieving seven landscape partnerships and bringing over a million hectares under regenerative agriculture by 2030.

Confectionery predictions for 2025: Agritask

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Volatile markets, such as cocoa, could possibly drive companies to stockpile inventory to ensure availability and hedge against price swings.

Why companies choose to be Fairtrade certified: Hu Kitchen

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:30:00 -0400

Daniel Klausner, director of commercial strategy and impact, Hu Kitchen, speaks on why Hu chooses to be Fairtrade certified.

Luker Chocolate to highlight sustainability at COP16

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0400

The company will highlight leadership in Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainability at the conference.

Kysu launches packaging made from recycled materials

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400

By offering consumers the option to reuse the packaging, the company addresses the urgent issue of plastic pollution in the United States while providing convenient storage solutions.

Women cocoa farmers finish sustainability program

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:10:00 -0400

Cordillera Chocolates launched the program in July 2023 to generate a long-term transformation for women cocoa producers.

Mars makes progress on decarbonization initiatives

thompson-richardsa@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:48:00 -0400

The company has committed to investing more than $1 billion over three years—and continuing to commit financial resources as needed until net zero is achieved.

'Bachelor' star becomes Endangered Species Chocolate ambassador

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Blake Moynes, an environmental and wildlife conservationist, has been collaborating with Endangered Species Chocolate (ESC) as an ambassador for the past three years.

Helping confectionery brands meet consumer demands via packaging

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:45:00 -0400

We recently talked to a representative from ACMA on how the packaging company can help confectionery manufacturers with their goals, as well as meeting consumer demands.

Webinar: How to improve sustainability in confections

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:25:00 -0400

Bitzel's Chocolate commits to sustainable practices

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:50:00 -0400

The Georgia chocolatier uses local ingredients and certified equipment, and works with farmers to ensure its treats are environmentally friendly.

PACK EXPO 2024 to offer sustainability education

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Companies like Dow, Amazon, Clorox, Nestle, Dr. Bronner's, WestRock, and Conagra will share best practices at the new Sustainability Central exhibit.

Hershey updates greenhouse gas reduction targets

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:50:00 -0400

An accounting of the company's footprint and science-based targets are foundational to the company's strategy to drive progress on emissions reduction.

GoodSAM makes strides in regenerative agriculture

Thu, 30 May 2024 12:45:00 -0400

GoodSAM recently talked to us about its Impact Report 2023, which details the company's strides in regenerative agriculture and direct impact on the environment in communities where it operates.

Why transparency in the supply chain matters

Wed, 29 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Cargill speaks on transparency in food systems and why it matters, including how brands can leverage a transparent supply chain in messaging and storytelling.