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Fairtrade appoints Sandra Uwera as new global CEO
Fairtrade International has appointed Sandra Uwera as its new global CEO to lead its ongoing social justice and sustainability mission, including improving conditions for communities serving cocoa supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
Interpack organiser Messe Düsseldorf backs FoodAfrica Cairo event
Interpack organiser Messe Düsseldorf is expanding its presence in Middle East Africa region with backing for the FoodAfrica Cairo trade fair event, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
International Cocoa Organisation welcomes Colombia into its membership
The International Cocoa Organisation has confirmed that it has completed a two-year process to appoint Colombia as a full member country, as it continues its mission to support sustainability within the sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Yummex confectionery event set to showcase products from over 30 countries
An array of over 180 exhibitors from more than 30 countries will be descending on Dubai for the key Yummex confectionery event, with its newcomer area now fully booked, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Olam releases sustainability strategy for supporting cashew nut farmers globally
Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) has moved to release sustainability targets tackling challenges within the global cashew supply chain, focused on improving farmer livelihoods, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Olam releases its 2020 annual report reaffirming sustainability commitments
The Global food and agri-business Olam International has released its 2020 Annual Report, confirming its key achievements for the year, including meeting its target for 100% traceability of its directly sourced cocoa, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé names sustainably sourced cocoa among key areas for 2050 climate impact goals
The Nestlé group has placed supporting sustainably sourced cocoa as among key targets for achieving its ambitious 2050 net-zero climate goals, writes, Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
MIA chocolate brand named as among top three sustainable suppliers
Sustainability-focused chocolate company MIA (Made in Africa), has gained a coveted spot among the top three confectionery brands in an industry review by not-for-profit organisation Ethical Consumer, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ugandan farmer looks to reverse poverty with new processing plant
Ugandan farmer Anthony Kalulu is on a mission to reverse poverty in his region with plans for a new agro-processing plant that will supply biscuit and yogurt producers with high-quality cassava flour, reports Rebecca Tee.
Hershey’s West African sustainability programme reinstated after being banned marks a key milestone
With sustainability being firmly at the core of many companies’ agendas within the confectionery sector, the breaking news that Hershey had been banned from carrying out its activities supporting cocoa farmers in West Africa was hugely significant.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
MIA ethical brand gains key Great Taste Award for its dark chocolate drops
Celebrations were in order for ethical chocolate brand MIA, (Made In Africa), after gaining a coveted 2-star 2020 Great Taste Award for its single origin 65% dark chocolate drops, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
MIA ethical chocolate brand launches scheme for Madagascan girls’ education
British-founded ethical chocolate brand MIA, short for Made In Africa, has launched the Girls’ Education Fund under its 1 for Change impact programme to support vulnerable African students so they can achieve their potential.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut expands cocoa sustainability with farm mapping in Ghana, Ivory Coast and Cameroon
A major milestone has been unveiled by the Barry Callebaut group in its sustainability policies through disclosing its direct cocoa suppliers in core markets of Ivory Coast, Ghana and Cameroon, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Olam highlights importance of smallholder farmers in global supply chains
Global food and agri-business Olam International has highlighted the importance of addressing the long-term wellness and operational resilience needs of those small-scale farmers for sectors including cocoa production, amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability