WCC news
Alex Assanvo urges World Cocoa Conference to reach for the moon
Alex Assanvo, of the Ivory Coast Ghana Cocoa Initiative urged assembled sector leaders at the World Cocoa Conference to ‘put our tools together’ to deliver on a long-held quest for a living income for farmers, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill gains three key Edison Award industry honours
Cargill is celebrating having claimed three major honours at The Edison Awards, including for social and cultural impact for environmental solutions, and smart transport initiatives, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelez reports notable gains on ESG goals
Key gains have been reported by Mondelēz International with the release of its latest Snacking Made Right report, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
World Cocoa Conference reception sets scene for key sector event
A strong sense of anticipation gathered surrounding the opening reception for the fifth edition of the World Cocoa Conference, as it places the quest to raise farmer pay firmly in the spotlight, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero releases magical new Harry Potter Kinder Joy series
Ferrero North America is hoping for a touch of magic with the release of its latest Kinder variant, forging a notable partnership with Warner Bros. and Funko to create its new Harry Potter Kind Joy Eggs, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Exclusive: Eyes of the industry trained upon the fifth edition of the World Cocoa Conference
This year’s World Cocoa Conference is gearing-up to be staged in the Belgian capital, Brussels. Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Michel Arrion, executive director of
the International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO), which is behind the key global event
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation greets inflation drop, yet warns of agriculture and labelling challenges
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has welcomed a further inflation drop to 4% in February, though warned that unstable weather conditions within many agricultural sectors around the world could pose further significant challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Fairtrade International strengthens its key human rights and hired labour standards
Fairtrade International has confirmed a key enhancement of its hired labour standards within its supply chains for markets including the cocoa sector, as it seeks to prepare for major legislative reforms being put forward within the EU, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Puratos’s Belcolade Cacao-Trace on track to support cocoa farming community support goals
Puratos’s premium Belgian chocolate brand, Belcolade, has unveiled its latest annual report of its Cacao-Trace cocoa sector initiative, which has revealed it remains on track to reach its goal of up to 50,000 farmers around the world achieve a living income, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International attains key Science Based Targets Initiative validation, as scheme faces scrutiny
Mondelēz International has confirmed its environmental performance on becoming ‘deforestation free’ for key ingredients of cocoa, palm and soy by 2025 is on track, as its short-term 2030 greenhouse gas reduction targets are validated by the Science Based Targets (SBTi) initiative, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Moo Free’s management system further enhances operations
British vegan confectionery manufacturer, Moo Free has confirmed the latest stage in its ongoing development of traceability technology, with The Hub, an innovative business management tool, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely expands in US and renews UK Glastonbury festival venture
Ethically founded chocolate company, Tony’s Chocolonely, has recorded notable new investment in the business, as its presence in the US has almost quadrupled in four years, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Cargill combines with Voyage Foods for cocoa alternative products
Cargill has struck a significant partnership with sustainably-focused Voyage Foods to scale up cocoa alternative products across confectionery, bakery and ice cream categories, along with new nut spreads developed without peanuts and hazelnut ingredients, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Beneo set to return to Sweets & Snacks Expo supplier showcase
The Beneo ingredients group is set to make a key industry appearance as it lines up a return to this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, as part of the event’s fast-evolving supplier showcase, writes Neill Barston.
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