Francesca Kleemans

Cargill marks a decade of its key sustainability scheme at the Indonesian International Cocoa Conference

Cargill has marked a decade of its Cocoa Promise initiative supporting agricultural communities, reaffirming its commitment to supporting core supply chains at this year’s Indonesian International Cocoa Conference in Nusa Dua, Bali, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, Sustainability

Cargill moves to acquire Singapore’s Aalst Chocolate business

A key strategic Asian investment has been made by Cargill with an acquisition of Aalst Chocolate Pte, a Singapore-based chocolate manufacturer, writes Neill Barston.

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

Cargill teams up with Nestlé for major scheme supporting Indonesian cocoa farmers

The US-headquartered Cargill group has agreed a major new partnership with Nestlé as an extension of the Swiss company’s cocoa plan, in order to benefit farmers working in the sector within Sulawesi, Indonesia, writes Neill Barston.

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

Cargill moves to create its first Asian chocolate production facilities in India

Cargill has confirmed a deal with a local chocolate manufacturer in Western India, as it responds to market growth in the region through creating its first manufacturing site within Asia. Neill Barston reports

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients