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Ferrero releases third Cocoa and Forests Initiative report on tackling industry-linked deforestation

Ferrero has offered a key update on its progress on the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) projects designed to tackle deforestation, working alongside the governments of Ivory Coast and Ghana, as well as the wider sector, for its third annual report, writes Neill Barston.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Ferrero sets out cocoa charter and action plan supporting farming communities

A key policy move has been unveiled by Ferrero, as it sets out its Cocoa Charter and Cocoa Action Plan, reaffirming its ambition to help deliver an environmentally and socially responsible sector, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products

Ferrero retains leading manufacturer status in WWF palm oil scorecard

Ferrero has again emerged as the highest rated environmentally performing manufacturer in the World Wildlife Fund’s 2021 edition Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard rating the strength of on-the-ground sustainability achievements, reports Neill Barston.

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

Ferrero unveils latest palm oil charter in collaboration with Earthworm non-profit group

As global focus turns to World Environment Day on 5 June, the Ferrero Group has unveiled its latest Palm Oil Charter in collaboration with non-profit organisation Earthworm, as the business seeks to enhance its sustainable usage of the key market ingredient, writes Neill Barston.

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

Ferrero drives to continue work on tackling deforestation in cocoa supply chains

Ferrero has furthered its work on sustainability in releasing its second annual report on activities implemented during 2019/20 under the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) environmental measures in Ghana and Ivory Coast, reports Neill Barston.

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

Ferrero achieves target of sourcing 100% sustainable cocoa supplies

The Ferrero confectionery group has confirmed it has achieved a target of sourcing 100% sustainable cocoa through independently managed standards, reports Neill Barston.

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

Ferrero moves towards 100% satellite mapping of palm oil supplies

The Ferrero group has made a key environmental move in committing to using the Starling satellite monitoring and verification service for its palm oil sourcing operations, writes Neill Barston

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

Ferrero joins with Earthworm non-profit group to deliver Hazelnut Charter on sustainability

Ferrero has partnered with the Earthworm non-profit organisation in a move that will sees the confectionery group release its Hazelnut Charter underlining its commitment to human rights, environmental protection and sustainability principles within its supply chains, reports Neill Barston.

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

Ferrero donates $4 million for venture tackling child labour in Turkish hazelnut market

Ferrero has teamed up with the International Labour Organisation in a bid to end child labour reportedly been found within seasonal hazelnut harvesting operations in Turkey, reports Neill Barston

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

Ferrero drives towards delivering Cocoa and Forests Initiative environmental targets

Italian-founded global confectionery brand Ferrero has joined other major firms in releasing its sustainability performance action plan to protect forests in Ghana and Ivory Coast.

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