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Exclusive: Rainforest Alliance raises alarm over plans to delay flagship EUDR environmental laws
The Rainforest Alliance has added key concerns over plans put forward by the EU Commission to delay the introduction of the flagship EUDR laws aimed at preventing deforestation in European supply chains for sectors including cocoa, palm oil and soy, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: European Commission draws environmental concerns over proposed EUDR one year delay
The European Commission has proposed a year-long delay to its landmark EUDR frameworks aimed at tackling deforestation within key supply chains including, cocoa and palm oil, drawing sharp criticism from environmental groups including Mighty Earth, writes Neill Barston.
Caobisco joins major cross-sector organisations calling for urgent release of EUDR guidelines
The key European confectionery trade body, Caobisco, has joined with the European Cocoa Association and several other influential groups in calling on the EU Commission for an immediate release of guidelines surrounding the implementation of the EUDR regulations, reports Neill Barston.
World Cocoa Foundation sets out risk assessments for EUDR compliance
A major move has been delivered by the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) in developing a comprehensive deforestation risk assessment methodology for its members to enable compliance with EUDR deforestation legislation, reports Neill Barston.
European People’s Party proposes two-year delay to EUDR deforestation laws
Proposals have been put forward by the European People’s Party (EPP) to delay the introduction of the much-anticipated EUDR regulations aimed at tackling supply chain deforestation, reports Neill Barston.
EU strikes critical deal for sustainable packaging targets within industry
The EU has stepped up its environmental legislation in agreeing laws to ensure packaging is more sustainable, as well as cutting waste from product ranges, including from confectionery and snacks series, reports Neill Barston.
European Commission responds to ten crucial EUDR deforestation questions
As the clock counts down for the final few months before the anticipated EUDR regulations, the European Commission has answered ten crucial questions surrounding the landmark policy’s delivery, reports Tony Myers
Caobisco and Cius groups call for EU and Mercosur deal enabling key sugar exports
Caobisco European confectionery trade organisation, and Cius, the region’s sugar users association, have urged the EU and South American Mercosur countries to urgently conclude a free trade agreement enabling 180,000 tonnes of raw sugar to be exported to Europe, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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