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.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

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.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

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.

Cocoa & chocolate, Processing

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