International Cocoa Initiative extends its ranks with Ecookim co-op joining its missionKey Ivory coast farming cooperative, Ecookim Coop has been confirmed as having become the latest member of the International Cocoa Initiative, ICI, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Cocoa Coalition confectionery companies back plans for EU forced labour legislationThe Cocoa Coalition of leading confectionery companies and key industry organisations including Fairtrade has put forward its latest position paper backing EU legislation designed to tackle ongoing issues of forced labour within cocoa supply chains serving the sector, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
International Cocoa Initiative studies find cash transfer scheme for farmers delivers key impactsResults from a ‘cash transfer’ scheme assisting cocoa farming in Ghana have found that communities have benefitted notably from direct additional financial support, driving down instances of child labour, writes Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
International Cocoa Initiative finds coronavirus causes spike in child labour within supply chainsStudies from the International Cocoa Initiative have found a concerning significant rise in the number of Ivory Coast children carrying out hazardous work within cocoa production. Neill Barston reports. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
