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Cocoa reflections: Amsterdam Cocoa week and Chocoa’s 2024 edition took on major industry issues

The global cocoa sector is under the microscope as never before amid major production challenges that have seen the key confectionery ingredient more than doubling in price within just a year. Kathryn Brand reports from the Amsterdam Cocoa Week events, including Chocoa and the WCF Partnership meeting

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

Special feature: Ethical cocoa sourcing under the spotlight

Sustainability standards in cocoa sourcing have remained rightly high on the global agenda. Neill Barston examines the core issues and developments making major headlines

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

European Cocoa Association confirms new president and executive committee

The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has confirmed Paul Davis, Head of Cocoa at Sucden, as its new president for the next two years, as it continues to engage with key issues impacting on the sector, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability

Easter industry scorecard raises key concerns over cocoa sector sustainability performance

An industry Easter Scorecard on cocoa sustainability compiled by NGO’s including Be Slavery Free, Green America, INKOTA, Mighty Earth and the National Wildlife Federation has raised key social and environmental concerns over companies’ performance, reports Neill Barston.

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

Events

Tue

5

Nov

Gulfood Manufacturing

In 2024, Gulfood Manufacturing proudly marks a decade since opening its doors, whilst growing into a pivotal platform for the F&B manufacturing industry.

The story extends far beyond this milestone. Expect to see ground-breaking innovations in ingredients from food biofortification to AI driven ingredients, showcasing the latest industry advancements from nanotechnology in packaging to Industry 5.0, gain insights and visionary strategies from global experts on risk and tech investment, and drive business growth to achieve competitive advantage in the industry.

This year, Gulfood Manufacturing returns bigger than ever with a powerful presence of over 2,500+ global companies spanning 72 countries across 19 halls. We invite you to be part of our landmark 10th anniversary edition, taking place from 5 – 7 November 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this milestone celebration and extend the legacy of this industry-leading event.

Registration is free for trade professionals. For more information and visitor registration visit the website: gulfoodmanufacturing.com

Tue

10

Dec

Choco Tec

The bi-annual Choco Tec event is set to return to Koelnmesse’s conference centre in Cologne, Germany, showcasing key developments across the value chain of the confectionery sector, which Confectionery Production has continued to play a supporting role. Visit choco-tec.com

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