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EU deforestation-free supply chain laws gain broad welcome, despite calls for extending scope

The landmark EU agreement surrounding deforestation-free supply chains, including key cocoa and palm oil sectors, has been broadly welcomed by the wider industry, despite concerns over whether its scope goes far enough, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Cocoa Coalition urges EU Commission action on sustainable sourcing

The global Cocoa Coalition, consisting of major confectionery groups and industry organisations, has urged EU nations to seize ‘a golden opportunity’ of plans from Ivory Coast and Ghana governments to create an economic pact for Sustainable Cocoa, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

MEPs call on EU Commission to deliver pact on sustainable cocoa sourcing to create a living wage

A concerned group of European MEPs have grouped together calling upon the EU Commission to negotiate with Ghana and Ivory Coast in the wake of proposals from the two West African nations to establish an Economic Pact for Sustainable Cocoa aiming deliver a living income for farmers, reports Neill Barston.

Caobisco welcomes proposals for major EU mandatory due diligence for industry supply chains

Caobisco, the European chocolate, biscuits and confectionery trade association has given its backing to landmark EU proposals for mandatory due diligence within key industry supply chains, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability

Exclusive: CAOBISCO’s president highlights need for combined sustainability action

The president of CAOBISCO, Aldo Cristiano, has offered a keynote address at the World Confectionery Conference, placing a core emphasis on the need for the sector to deliver on key sustainability principles, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability

Mars, Mondelēz, Ferrero and Nestlé call on EU to urgently deliver cocoa due diligence

Leading confectionery companies including Mars, Mondelēz, Ferrero and Nestlé, have called on the EU to reverse its decision to delay implementing mandatory due diligence legislation governing key cocoa supply chains in West Africa, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

CIUS European sugar users’ group backs calls to maintain existing EU market trading systems

CIUS, the committee of European Sugar Users has placed its support behind the EU Commission and Council in arguing against any changes to the present operation of the region’s sugar markets, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Mondelēz International posts improved global results, as EU antitrust investigation looms

Global snacking group Mondelez International has released its full-year results that show a 2.8% annual increase in net revenues to $26.6 billion despite operating amid the challenges of the ongoing pandemic, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Trading stakes remain high as Brexit plays out its final twisting festive chapter

After a saga lasting four years, it’s not hard to have sympathy with many across the political divide and general public alike that have suffered clear fatigue from observing the process of Brexit play out before us highly unpredictable fashion – and in just a couple of weeks it’s supposed to be over.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

World Cocoa Foundation places delivering on sustainability at core of partnership meeting

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has revealed its key annual partnership meeting is set to place the future sustainability of its industry at the heart of the two-day event, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

EU begins key dialogues with Ghana and Ivory Coast on sustainability

The European Commission has undertaken a key initiative this week aimed at delivering tangible improvements to sustainability polices within the cocoa sector, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability