Mondelēz’s CoLab Tech accelerator seeks startups with ‘cutting edge technologies of the future’ focused on personalized nutrition, sustainability Mondelēz International wants to team with early-stage startups through its CoLab Tech program to develop âgroundbreakingâ technology that can accelerate its Vision 2030 Growth strategy and meet consumer demand for personalized nutrition and products that are sustainably produced and packaged.
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Uplift in Germany’s cocoa grindings – but rest of Europe struggles for beans Cocoa grinding in Germany remained positive in the first quarter of 2024, the Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) reported, but the rest of Europe remains sluggish.
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Barry Callebaut implements new cocoa farming initiative to improve sustainability Barry Callebaut, the worldâs largest chocolate supplier, has launched the Future Farming Initiative (FFI) to build a high-tech and sustainable cocoa farming business under the leadership of Steven Retzlaff.
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First Fairmade maker collaboration to showcase at UK show The new Fairmade label has announced a collaboration at the Farm Shop & Deli show in Birmingham, England, to highlight a more equal business model for African products.
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