06/ 22


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Sustainability has become one of those words that have a million different meanings. But being such a prevalent topic in the confectionery industry, it is something that we, at Kennedy’s, felt warranted an issue dedicated in its entirety on the subject.


Great strides are being made in the industry, in our news section you’ll fi nd more information on how Belgian chocolate brand, Guylian, has switched to 100% Fairtrade cocoa, Cargill has opened its new House of Chocolate for customer innovation/development and Barry Callebaut has opened its fi rst cocoa bean export facility in Ecuador as well as establishing its ‘Farm of the Future’ which is part of its Forever Chocolate plan that aims to make sustainable chocolate the norm by 2025. Read all the news from page 10.


In the UK, at the time of writing this letter, we are gearing up for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Now, whether you’re a royalist or not, this event has caused a splurge of innovation in the confectionery and baked goods industry, making it quite diffi cult not to feel excited! Fudge Kitchen launched a limited-edition fudge slab in honour of the event (of course we tried some!), and we caught up with Sian Holt, MD of the artisan fudge business, to fi nd out more about the company’s impressive growth plans, the meaningful way it treats its employees and why sustainability is at the heart of everything they do. Sian has a way of sounding incredibly humble despite the gargantuan efforts Fudge Kitchen has gone to to stay true to its ethos, from partnering with B1G1 to tackle social and environmental issues to working with Fareshare to support those facing food inequality. Read the full interview from page 6.


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This issue every single one of our feature topics focus on a specifi c area of sustainability. In our sustainability ingredients article we take a closer look at why it is imperative to source sustainably and how confectionery businesses can benefi t from it too. Our sustainability in cocoa farming feature gives us an opportunity to step into the shoes of cocoa farmers and understand how advancements in technology and changing consumer mindsets are helping to make a difference. This is an all-round positive issue for me, as it showcases that despite the enormity of the subject, the confectionery industry is stepping up to the plate and really is all for the people and the planet.


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