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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

New Zealand’s Whittaker’s chocolate assists Ghana cocoa communities with school building project

New Zealand-based Whittaker’s chocolate confectionery has supported two key bean sourcing cocoa cooperatives in Ghana, through developing much-needed school facilities for the West African communities, reports Neill Barston.

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