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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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, 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
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Tony’s Chocolonely confirms Waitrose as first UK “Mission ally” retailer
Dutch ethically founded confectionery impact brand Tony’s Chocolonely has secured a major partnership with UK store Waitrose, which becomes the first British retailer to become one of its ‘Mission allies’ on industry sustainable cocoa sourcing, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Exclusive video: World Cocoa Conference 2024 event preview
The fifth edition of the World Cocoa Conference is set to take place starting this weekend in Brussels, Belgium, bringing together more than 1,000 senior international delegates from across the industry and wider chocolate industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, 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
Cocoa Canopy’s range set to gain full Ocado listing
Drinking chocolate brand Cocoa Canopy’s complete range of five varieties is set to be stocked through Ocado from next month, enhancing the company’s overall retailing prominence.
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
Oterra colours appoints new chief financial officer amid continued expansion
Danish headquartered natural colours group, Oterra, has appointed Hubert Windegger as its new chief financial officer joining the business this month, as it continues its global market expansion, including operating within confectionery segments, writes Neill Barston.
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.
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