Harold Poelma
Cargill creates new digital supply chain mapping tool for consumers
The Cargill group has unveiled a new digital portal demonstrating traceability in its cocoa supply chain and allowing consumers the chance to more closely examine the origins of their products, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill set to expand its Mouscron innovation facilities with new House of Chocolate
Construction has started on a major project for Cargill, which is set to deliver a €21 million investment in creating a House of Chocolate innovation facility at its Mouscron site in Belgium, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Major industry study highlights supply chain imbalances driving confectionery retailing
A major sector study has been launched into retail product pricing trends for chocolate and cocoa-based products, examining how key improvements can be made throughout the entire production value chain to support farmers. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Sustainability
Cargill’s Sustainability Report reveals key measures to support global farmers
Enhancements to Cargill’s cocoa harvesting processes in adopting barcoded cocoa bags and digital (CMS) systems, mean 50 percent of sustainable beans in the global direct supply chain are now traceable from farm-to-factory.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill president Harold Poelma elected as chairman of the European Cocoa Association
The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has elected Harold Poelma, President of Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, as its chairman for the next two years.
Cargill shows progress with latest annual sustainability report
The latest chocolate and sustainability report from Cargill has highlighted its work supporting key cocoa growing communities across Brazil, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Indonesia.
Cargill puts forward plans to tackle deforestation in its cocoa supply chain
Ambitious plans have been put forward by global ingredients group Cargill, aiming to eliminate deforestation from its cocoa supply chain.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Cargill celebrates a decade of sustainability and innovation in Ghana
Cargill’s cocoa & chocolate business commemorates its 10th anniversary in Ghana by announcing plans for future investment and farmer support.