Harold Poelma

European Cocoa Association backs EU Commission’s plans for tackling deforestation

The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has welcomed plans being put forward from the European Commission for a regulation aimed at tackling the major issue of deforestation, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability

Cargill completes $100 million expansion work on core Ivory Coast cocoa processing site

A major venture from Cargill has been completed, as it unveils a $100 million expansion of its cocoa processing facilities in Yopougon, Ivory Coast, which is believed to be the largest grinding plant of its kind in Africa, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

European Cocoa Association seeks EU sustainability action

The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has called on the EU to deliver clear mandatory due diligence targeting sustainability across the sector’s entire value chain, reports Neill Barston.

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

Cargill releases Decade of Impact report with global charity CARE on cocoa sustainability

The Cargill group has unveiled its latest report with global humanitarian organisation CARE on progress assisting cocoa communities in Ghana and Ivory Coast, including targeting support for women, and tackling child labour, writes Neill Barston

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

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