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Food Ingredients Europe 2019

Confectionery Production covers Food Ingredients Europe in Paris, interviewing Olivier Kutz, of Tate and Lyle, Andrew Fellowes from F.D.Copeland, and Paul Collins of GNT. Neill Barston reports.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing

Olam International improves palm oil operations in Gabon

Global food and agri-business Olam International has reported its Makouke palm plantation in Gabon is the latest of its facilities to gain Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Olam commits to living income for cocoa farmers with Cocoa Compass initiative

Olam Cocoa has committed to providing a living incomes for farmers, a child labour free supply chain and greater forest protection by 2030 in its new sustainability initiative.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Sustainability

Olam International secures multi-million deal for California Almond business Hughson Nut Inc

A major investment from global food and agri-business Olam International has been made with the complete acquisition of Californian almond processor and ingredient manufacturer Hughson Nut Inc (HNI) and associated real estate assets from APB Partners, for a sum of US$54 million.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability

Fairtrade Fortnight aims for living wage for Ivory Coast farmers

Fairtrade Fortnight began in the UK this week, and its commendable work has an especially potent message this year. Its core aim for 2019 centres on calling on assistance for women cocoa farmers in West Africa, specifically Ivory Coast, the vast majority of whom are working in below poverty line conditions. Though this may not […]

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability

Olam’s cocoa sustainability drive makes headway in Ghana

Delivering cocoa supplies for the confectionery sector with enhanced ethical considerations presents a range of logistical and practical challenges, but as Olam Cocoa explains, it’s a mission the company is determined to succeed with Cocoa, the key ingredient in chocolate and many sweet treats, is enjoyed by millions of people around the world, each […]

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

Olam remains optimistic despite drop in half-year profits

Global ingredients supplier Olam has reported profits of $251 million €217m) for the first half of 2018, down 13.6% year-on-year.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

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