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Hames Chocolates’ manufacturing set to be powered by eco-friendly solar panels
A key sustainability measure is being made by British confectionery business Hames Chocolates, which is set to invest in new solar panels that is anticipated to enhance energy efficiency and cut its emissions, reports Neill Barston.
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GNT claims a new era for consumers’ love of natural colours
Netherlands-based colouring foods group, GNT, has stated that a new era of conscious consumption is creating a shift toward more sustainable ingredients and eye-catching colour palettes influenced by the natural world.
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.
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Exclusive: Queen Mathilde of Belgium praises World Cocoa Conference farmer income focus
Queen Mathilde of Belgium offered a heartfelt opening for this year’s World Cocoa Conference, welcoming the event’s core theme of a delivering a living income for farmers, reports Neill Barston.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cacao consultancy Zoto collaborates for venture with Swedish climate tech firm Improvin’
Belgian specialty cacao consultancy Zoto is working with the Swedish climate tech company Improvin’ to explore ways to drive sustainable impact in the cacao value chain.
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Belgium’s Choprabisco set for confectionery showcase at the World Cocoa Conference
Choprabisco, the key Royal Belgian Association of the Chocolate, Praline, Biscuit and Confectionery Industry is set to play its part among exhibitors at this year’s World Cocoa Conference, writes Neill Barston.
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Rainforest Alliance places farmer pay and EUDR legislation as key World Cocoa Conference topics
The Rainforest Alliance organisation is set to make a notable appearance at the World Cocoa Conference opening this weekend, placing farmer’s living income, EUDR regulations and regenerative agriculture as key issues for action to deliver on sustainability goals, reports Neill Barston.
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Ghana farmer video highlights plight of cocoa workers facing climate and financial challenges
An impactful new video produced by the recently-launched African Cocoa Marketplace (ACM) industry support services venture has revealed the plight of cocoa farmers in West Africa who are continuing to struggle in growing enough beans to earn a living amid major economic and climate-based challenges.
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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
Barry Callebaut unveils Future Farming Initiative with Ecuador high-tech venture
An ambitious move from the Barry Callebaut Group has seen it unveil plans for a Future Farming Initiative (FFI), based upon an initial pilot project in Ecuador, aimed at creating scaleable, high-tech, sustainable cocoa supplies for the global market, reports Neill Barston.
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BDSI study shows shoppers say the State should not influence eating choices
Research from the BDSI German confectionery association has revealed the results of a recent survey that showed an overwhelming total of 84% of respondents believed that people should decide for themselves what food and treats they eat, writes Neill Barston.
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