Fairtrade
Fairtrade appoints Sandra Uwera as new global CEO
Fairtrade International has appointed Sandra Uwera as its new global CEO to lead its ongoing social justice and sustainability mission, including improving conditions for communities serving cocoa supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
Sales of Fairtrade ranges, including cocoa, have shown continual growth levels
Sales of Fairtrade items including cocoa-based products have experienced a sustained pattern of growth amid the pandemic, owing to greater consumer awareness, according to latest industry research, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade Fortnight pushes for greater farmer income and consumer awareness
This year’s annual Fairtrade Fortnight campaign, beginning 21 February, has set out plans calling for fairer incomes for producers, including those in the cocoa sector, and further educate consumers on measure to tackle global climate challenges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference interview exclusive: Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin
This year’s World Confectionery Conference takes place in Brussels. Neill Barston speaks to our latest keynote speaker, Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin, on key issues facing the industry
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa coalition looks to EU Commission to deliver after further delays to human rights due diligence
This past week saw key action of support from of one of the most notable new joint ventures from industry with a formation of a cocoa coalition of chocolate companies including Ferrero, Hershey, Mars Wrigley, Mondelēz International, Nestle, and Tony’s Chocolonely, alongside Fairtrade International and Rainforest Alliance.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa coalition of key confectionery brands welcomes EU progress on deforestation legislation
A cocoa coalition of chocolate companies including Ferrero, Hershey, Mars Wrigley, Mondelēz International, Nestle, and Tony’s Chocolonely, alongside Fairtrade International and Rainforest Alliance have welcomed EU progress on deforestation regulations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade expresses concerns over COP26 results, branding them a ‘cop out’ on climate change goals
Fairtrade joined environmental groups in expressing concerns over the UN’s COP26 global climate summit, labelling the event’s claimed gains with agreed policies as ‘a cop out’ on its prime goal of urgently cutting global warming, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade forms key farming sustainability venture, as COP26 climate event seeks final deal
The Fairtrade movement has confirmed a key sustainability venture with Grow Ahead, an established crowd-funding platform addressing the local challenges of climate change, to deliver environmental mitigation solutions for smallholder farmers with projects including cocoa-focused initiatives, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade farmers renew pleas to COP26 global leaders in driving climate change
A senior Fairtrade Africa cocoa farmer delegate has urged world leaders gathering for the COP26 environment conference to deliver direct solutions to a ‘dire situation’ for key supply chain communities affected by climate change, reports Neill Barston.
Ben & Jerry’s joins Tony’s Chocolonely uniting behind Fairtrade’s call for climate justice
Major ice cream business Ben & Jerry’s and Tony’s Chocolonely impact brand, have united with UK retailers Co-op, M&S and Waitrose, as Fairtrade partners signing a pledge backing climate justice ahead of the global COP26 summit, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely calls on brands to match Fairtrade cocoa prices amid major Ivory Coast challenges
Netherlands-based B-Corp Tony’s Chocolonely has unveiled its latest campaign, The Big Choco Sale, reacting to a ‘devastating’ 18.5% cut in farmgate prices paid to key sector workers in the Ivory Coast, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Greggs retailers commit to 100% Fairtrade chocolate product ranges
UK on-the-go retailer Greggs has confirmed plans to ensure it uses 100% Fairtrade chocolate across its supply chain and in chocolate ranges across its stores, reports Neill Barston.
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Fairtrade progress on farmer payment offers hope amid ongoing challenges
The latest analysis from Fairtrade on its achievements on the ground in Ivory Coast offers some potential light at the end of an especially long tunnel.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Fairtrade studies reveal Ivory Coast cocoa farmers gained increased incomes
A major study from Fairtrade comparing cocoa farming household income in Ivory Coast over the past four years has shown boosted incomes and lower incidences of extreme poverty, reports Neill Barston.
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