Tony’s Chocolonely
Canada gains a slice of Tony’s Chocolonely action, as the brand expands in North America
Ethically-founded Dutch confectionery brand, Tony’s Chocolonely has continued its global expansion in extending its portfolio’s availability into Canada, which it has struck an exclusive deal with Longo’s retail stores in Toronto, and wider Ontario area, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely commits to further farmer pay increase to raise cocoa supply chain living standards
Dutch-based ethically-founded chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely, has confirmed that it is set to increase its rates paid to farmers in key sourcing locations in West Africa, in the wake of similar moves by West African governing bodies, writes Neill Barston.
Tony’s Chocolonely shareholders raise extra €20 million for open chain cocoa strategy
Tony’s Chocolonely has revealed that an additional sum of €20 million raised from its shareholders will be placed towards its Open Chain sourcing strategy targeting tackling child labour in core cocoa supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory
Tony’s Chocolonely introduces ‘Mission Lock’ legal measures enforcing ethical standards
Tony’s Chocolonely ethically-founded confectionery brand has revealed plans for its “Mission Lock’ legal structure designed to ensure its sourcing principles remain focused on delivering improved conditions for farmers in its cocoa supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory
Cocoa Coalition confectionery companies back plans for EU forced labour legislation
The 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
Tony’s Chocolonely delivers release of its Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavours
Impact brand Tony’s Chocolonely has hailed the release of a venture with Ben & Jerry’s, which has signed up to its core ethical cocoa sourcing principles, with special edition Strawberry Cheesecake and Chocolate Fudge Brownie chocolate bar flavours inspired by the ice cream group, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely brand claims notable progress tackling child labour
Tony’s Chocolonely, the ethically-founded Dutch chocolate brand, has revealed its latest impact research it claims has made a significant difference tackling child labour in its cocoa supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely raises premium price paid to cocoa farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast
Dutch ethically-founded chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely has moved to support cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast and Ghana with its operations through increasing the premiums it pays for crops, in a bid to drive its mission of achieving a living income for key communities in its supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ben & Jerry’s joins Tony’s Chocolonely’s open chain ethical sourcing, releasing key new ranges
Major ice-cream brand Ben & Jerry’s has joined Tony’s Chocolonely’s quest to tackle child labour in supply chains, celebrating the partnership with freshly inspired products being unveiled by both companies, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely claims Stop Slavery Award for anti child labour campaigning
Dutch-based ethically founded chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely has claimed the Stop Slavery Award, recognising its campaigning on child labour within cocoa supply chains serving the confectionery sector, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa Coalition adds support for EU deforestation legislation, but calls for intensification of proposals
The Cocoa Coalition of major confectionery companies including Mars, Mondelez, Nestlé, Hershey, Ferrero, Tony’s Chocolonely, alongside Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance, has added its support for EU plans for deforestation legislation – but calls for it to be further intensified, reports Neill Barston.
Tony’s Chocolonely confirms autumn departure for chief choc officer Henk Jan Beltman
Dutch ethically-led confectionery brand Tony’s Chocolonely has confirmed that Henk Jan Beltman, its ‘chief chocolate officer’ is set to leave the business this October, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sales of Fairtrade ranges, including cocoa, have shown continual growth levels
Sales of Fairtrade items including cocoa-based products have experienced a sustained pattern of growth amid the pandemic, owing to greater consumer awareness, according to latest industry research, reports Neill Barston.
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Tony’s Chocolonely continues drive for ‘slave free’ chocolate industry
Dutch-founded impact chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely has unveiled three new Conversation Bars designed to provoke real talk around serious issues impacting the chocolate industry and beyond.