The Voice Network

Major confectionery companies urge EU Commission to press ahead with due diligence laws

A group of key confectionery companies including Ferrero, Mars, Nestle, Hershey, Mondelez and Tony’s Chocolonely, have joined organisations including the Fairtrade, Solidaridad and the Voice Network, calling on the EU to forge ahead with planned major corporate due diligence legislation, reports Neill Barston.

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

The Voice Network joins groups welcoming framework tackling child labour in cocoa supply chains

Key civil society organisations including the Voice Network and the Child Labour Coalition have welcomed a new five-year framework of action from the Child Labour in Cocoa Coordinating Group tackling the still prevalent major issue in the sector, reports Neill Barston.

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

Exclusive: European Parliament votes through controversial ‘no risk’ country EUDR amendments

The European Parliament has voted through plans from the EU Commission to delay the landmark EUDR environmental frameworks – including controversial amendments on creating ‘no risk’ countries in relation to the major legislation, reports Neill Barston.

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

Barry Callebaut adds to the chorus of industry calling for EUDR regulations to be delivered urgently

Global chocolate and cocoa business Barry Callebaut has joined an array of businesses that have called upon the EU to set about its much-anticipated EUDR environmental legislation, writes Neill Barston.

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

Exclusive: Rainforest Alliance joins line-up of the World Confectionery Conference

The Rainforest Alliance has revealed that Fanny Gauttier, its EU Public Affairs Lead, is set to join our 2024 edition of the World Confectionery Conference, as she takes up a place on our key Q&A section, which offers a major focal point for this year’s event.

World Confectionery Conference early bird visitor rates extended into July

As the latest edition of the World Confectionery Conference continues to take shape, early bird visitor rates to this year’s event have been extended until July 15, so we are encouraging industry professionals to make the most of this key offer for our must-see show.

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

The Voice Network’s Antonie Fountain set to join the 2024 World Confectionery Conference

The managing director of the Voice Network cocoa sector organisation, Antonie Fountain, has become the latest industry name to play his part in our 2024 edition of the World Confectionery Conference this autumn.

Latest Cocoa Barometer report calls for urgent systemic change to deliver sustainability

The latest Cocoa Barometer state of the industry report has highlighted urgent need for reform of government policy and purchasing practices to ensure the future viability for key producing nations in Ghana and Ivory Coast reports Neill Barston.

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

CAOBISCO welcomes Cocoa Barometer study noting industry action required on sustainability

The newly released Cocoa Barometer report on the state of the cocoa industry has been welcomed by CAOBISCO, the Association of chocolate industries of Europe, regarding actions needed by the sector and civil organisations to deliver on key sustainability goals, reports Neill Barston.

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

Cocoa Barometer study calls for urgent major systemic sector changes

The Voice Network organisation has released its latest biennial Cocoa Barometer report on the cocoa sector, calling for major systemic change with due diligence frameworks, increased farmer payments and delivering enforceable human rights legislation, reports Neill Barston.

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

Concerns raised over farmer payments for cocoa sector

The Voice Network, a group of NGOs and Trade Unions tackling sustainability in the global cocoa supply chain, has released a new position paper on providing a living income for farmers in key African markets.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability