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Cocoa stock review finds increase in international supplies
The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) Expert Working Group on Stocks (EWGS) has met in London, UK, to review the level of world cocoa bean stocks.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Sector sustainability to form key agenda for World Cocoa Conference
The World Cocoa Conference has confirmed a location for its 2020 event, which marks its debut in Asia, being hosted in Bali with a core focus on major issues affecting the entire cocoa value chain.
The International Cocoa Organisation continues its mission in relocated African headquarters
The International Cocoa Organisation plays a significant role in some of the sector’s key markets. Poorna Rodrigo reports for Confectionery Production on the group’s move from the UK to Ivory Coast
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa agrees goals to support key farming suppliers
The German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa (Gisco) has agreed its latest objectives to help deliver a living income for key supply chain farming communities in Africa.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
International Cocoa Council welcomes EU drive on tackling deforestation
The Ivory Coast-based International Cocoa Council (ICCO) has welcomed a policy initiative from the EU targeting increased action on deforestation within industry supply chains.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Chocoa attracts key industry speakers on sustainability
A broad range of confectionery industry figures have been lined-up for this year’s Chocoa event taking place this week in Amsterdam.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Seeking solutions for a fairer cocoa industry
Tackling major concerns over child labour and gender inequality, and an urgent need for greater overall support for farming communities formed some of the key themes of this year’s World Cocoa Conference. Neill Barston reports from Berlin.
World Cocoa conference to raise key industry issues
Key industry decision makers from around the world are to gather in Berlin in April to discuss the most important industry issues in cocoa and chocolate at the biennial World Cocoa Conference.
World cocoa surplus forecast lifted
The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) has released its revised forecasts for the current 2016/2017 cocoa year, predicting a larger than previously expected global cocoa surplus.
Global cocoa bean stocks in decline
World cocoa bean stocks fell to 1.48m tonnes during the 2015/2016 season, according to the latest figures.
Cocoa sustainability fund study published
The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) has published its study on the establishment of a cocoa sustainability fund, which looks at options to source additional funding to support cocoa farmers.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa bean stocks reviewed
The ICCO Expert Working Group on Stocks (EWGS) has reviewed the level of world cocoa bean stocks.
London cocoa flavour panel
International Cocoa Organization’s Ad hoc Panel on Fine or Flavour Cocoa is set to convene.
ICCO cocoa bulletin
The International Cocoa Organisation has released its revised forecasts for the current 2013/2014 cocoa year and revised estimates of world production, grindings and stocks of cocoa beans for 2012/2013.