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Chocoa’s sustainable cocoa conference places a firm spotlight on the urgent plight of ‘invisible farmers’

In the wake of what proved a dynamic double act of ISM and ProSweets, Chocoa’s sustainable cocoa conference followed swiftly on its heels for some highly thought provoking sessions in Amsterdam last week.

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

Cocoa reflections: Amsterdam Cocoa week and Chocoa’s 2024 edition took on major industry issues

The global cocoa sector is under the microscope as never before amid major production challenges that have seen the key confectionery ingredient more than doubling in price within just a year. Kathryn Brand reports from the Amsterdam Cocoa Week events, including Chocoa and the WCF Partnership meeting

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Protesters’ petition calls on Storck confectionery to enhance action on child labour and deforestation

A petition signed by more than 41,000 concerned consumers has been sent to German confectionery group, Storck, with campaigners urging the business to ensure its chocolate supplies are child labour and deforestation-free, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability

World Cocoa Foundation meeting strikes positive note amid major industry challenges

“The result that really matters – a thriving and equitable cocoa sector,” said World Cocoa Foundation president Chris Vincent in his closing remarks concluding its latest annual partnership meeting held in Amsterdam last week, writes Neill Barston.

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Chocolate Cordillera joins industry call for global cocoa sector action

Chocolate Cordillera, the Colombian sustainable chocolate brand is preparing to participate in the upcoming Amsterdam Cocoa Week, with calls for collective global action on supporting key supply chain communities, writes Neil Barston.

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Chocoa event raises concerns for cocoa sector, yet hope remains

As Michel Arrion, president of the International Cocoa Association asserted opening this year’s Chocoa conference, the price of cocoa needs to be increased by a factor of three for farmers to earn a living wage.

Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability

Chocoa online conference opens with calls for action on cocoa prices and sustainability collaboration

The opening day of Chocoa’s online Amsterdam Sustainable Cocoa Conference featured a key discussion of the importance of sharing data monitoring of cocoa farming operations for the future viability of the sector, writes Neill Barston.

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

Chocoa unveils major industry names for 2021 virtual event

The Chocoa cocoa and chocolate trade fair has unveiled major industry figures for its online event, including an opening address from ICCO executive director Michel Arrion, and representatives from Nestle, Cargill, and the Solidaridad organisation, reports Neill Barston.

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Chocoa 2021 preview, exclusive Jack Steijn interview

Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Jack Steijn on plans for an online version of Chocoa for 2021, between 24-26 February. Sustainability and hopes for the market amid a challenging year are discussed in full.

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Idris Elba joins Tony’s Chocolonely for video raising awareness on global cocoa inequality

The Amsterdam-based ethical chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely, has launched its first video to raise awareness of their fight against systematic inequality and exploitation in the chocolate industry, narrated by Idris Elba, reports Neill Barston

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Olam makes its premium deZaan cocoa powder available for patisseries

Olam Cocoa has launched its Olam Cocoa for Professionals, a new business venture delivering its premium deZaan cocoa powders to restaurants, caterers, and patisseries for the first time.

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Cake Concepts bakery equipment delivers revamped website as its range expands

Bakery equipment business Cake Concepts has reported it is gearing up for activity this autumn including this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing through releasing a new company website showcasing its product portfolio.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability

Chocoa festival returns to Amsterdam in its eighth edition

The eighth edition of the Netherlands-based chocolate festival, Chocoa, returns between 19-23 February 2020 in Amsterdam.

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Improving sustainable cocoa sourcing marks key theme of Chocoa

Delivering greater levels of sustainable sourcing within the cocoa sector was among key themes of this year’s Chocoa event in Amsterdam.

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Cargill launches new Veliche Gourmet confectionery brand

Global ingredients and food group Cargill has launched its artisan chocolate brand Veliche Gourmet in the Netherlands at the country’s leading hospitality fair, Horecava, in Amsterdam.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients

Royal Duyvis expands its cocoa and chocolate processing equipment operations

Royal Duyvis Wiener has experienced considerable growth over the past few years. Neill Barston explores its headquarters in the Netherlands to discuss some of its major milestones

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