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Seven chocolate manufacturers named in Ivory Coast cocoa sector child labour lawsuit
A landmark court case has begun in the US against seven major chocolate companies on behalf of eight Malian young men who claim to have been victims of child trafficking, and forced to work on cocoa plantations in Ivory Coast, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocoa unveils major industry names for 2021 virtual event
The Chocoa cocoa and chocolate trade fair has unveiled major industry figures for its online event, including an opening address from ICCO executive director Michel Arrion, and representatives from Nestle, Cargill, and the Solidaridad organisation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill interview: Cocoa sustainability focus
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston interviews Kate Clancy, sustainability manager for Cargill, on the company’s ongoing initiatives tackling child labour, working towards delivering improved farmer payments, addressing deforestation and due diligence of its cocoa operations, as well as examining its role as part of the World Confectionery Conference 2021
Cocoa Association of Asia appoints Cargill’s Alvin Lee as chairman
The Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA) has elected Alvin Lee, Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate’s commercial director for Asia-Pacific, Alvin Lee, as its new chairman, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
The rise of smaller confectionery ranges as a major consumer choice could be on the horizon
This week’s blog follows on from my last post, in placing the thorny issue of shrinkflation under the microscope, whereby the industry has come under scrutiny for unexpectedly reducing product size amid rising production costs without a corresponding cut in retail prices.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Focus: Cargill drives momentum with ongoing cocoa sustainability schemes
Ethical sourcing of cocoa remains a core issue for the sector, with manufacturers including Cargill, a sponsor of this year’s World Confectionery Conference, revealing its ongoing initiatives. Editor Neill Barston speaks to Kate Clancy, company sustainability manager, on tackling child labour, and supporting key producing communities
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
IUF global union calls for reinstatement of 14 workers at Cargill’s Turkish sugar and starch facilities
The global IUF trade union has called for the reinstatement of 14 production workers involved in a long-running dispute with Cargill at a sugar and starch processing factory in Turkey, over claims they were unfairly dismissed, that are strongly denied by the company, reports Neill Barston.
Cargill studies find majority of consumers willing to pay more for sustainably sourced chocolate
A major survey from Cargill has found that 70% of consumers in Europe are now factoring sustainability into their purchasing choices for product ranges including core cocoa and chocolate ranges, and are willing to pay more for them, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill engages US customers with Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil certified supplies
Cargill has moved to enhance its environmental policies in becoming one of a small number of large-scale US suppliers of segregated palm oil certified by the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Cocoa Foundation president raises concerns over ‘unprecedented challenges’ at partnership meeting
President of the World Cocoa Foundation Rick Scobey, has raised concerns over the ‘unprecedented challenges’ facing the sector in his opening remarks for the organisation’s annual partnership meeting, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Key NORC report on child labour within cocoa supply reveals significant concerns still remain
It seems there’s rarely a week within the confectionery and wider food and drink market that passes without a major breaking issue that proves of significant impact and offers the industry plenty of reason to take a step back and reflect.
NORC study on child labour in Ghana and Ivory Coast cocoa production finds more collaborative work required
A major study into progress of industry measures put in place to tackle child labour in key cocoa supply chains in Ghana and Ivory Coast, has found that while inroads have been made, there is a significant volume of work remaining, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill creates new digital supply chain mapping tool for consumers
The Cargill group has unveiled a new digital portal demonstrating traceability in its cocoa supply chain and allowing consumers the chance to more closely examine the origins of their products, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Major confectionery businesses continue to make key investments despite pandemic tests
Amid a notably turbulent year for global markets, Cargill has made a major announcement this week for expanding its innovation facilities at its key European site in Mouscron, Belgium (pictured), which is set to have a sizeable impact for the business.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability