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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.
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ICCO cocoa research symposium unveils September date
The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) and French institution Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) plan to hold the second edition of the International Symposium on Cocoa Research between 29-29 September 2021, in Montpellier, France, writes Neill Barston.
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Ghana and Ivory Coast governments join forces with new body for the cocoa sector
The governments of the Ivory Coast and Ghana have reportedly joined forces to create a new body designed to set market prices, combat child labour and enhance research between the two West African nations.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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