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BDSI and NGG come to agreement, ending strikes

The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) and the Food-Genuss-Gaststätten (NGG) trade union have agreed…

Consumers continue to pay a premium for Fairtrade

A new research shows that consumers are sticking to the Fairtrade label, according to findings released by GlobeScan and Fairtrade recently…

What will shape food and beverage innovation

olam food ingredients (ofi) explored the impact of rising prices and environmental awareness on food and beverage innovation…

Consumer trends for confectionery in 2023

The confectionery market offers consumers indulgence and moments of escapism from time to time, writes Emily Ann Smith at FMCG Gurus…

Fairtrade sales grow in spite of cost-of-living crisis

Fairtrade Premium from retail sales of bananas, coffee, flowers and tea grew steadily in 2022 as consumers say…

FDF reports easing of food and drink inflation

Food and drink prices have risen by 16.8% in January, reflecting a slight easing on prices registering 16.9% in December.

Tony’s raises pay for West African cocoa farmers

Cocoa farmers based in West Africa will be receiving a pay rise to reflect rising inflation, Tony’s Chocolonely reported.
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