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Academy of Chocolate conference majors on tackling cocoa sustainability
Speakers from across the international confectionery industry gathered for the Academy of Chocolate’s main event of the year. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Fairtrade confirms minimum price increases paid to cocoa farmers
Ethical organisation Fairtrade International has confirmed that it will raise its minimum prices paid for conventional cocoa from $2,000 to $2,400 per metric tonne at the point of export (FOB), marking a 20% increase.
Report reveals gains in Barry Callebaut’s sustainable cocoa sourcing
Swiss-headquartered chocolate and cocoa group Barry Callebaut has confirmed that 44% of its ingredients are now sourced sustainably as part of its Forever Chocolate programme, compared against 36% in 2016/2017.
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.
Key extension of Mondelēz International’s Cocoa Life sustainability scheme set for Brazil
Mondelēz International has unveiled the expansion of its global cocoa sustainability initiative, Cocoa Life, in Brazil, aiming to create empowered and thriving cocoa farming communities, by helping farmers to become more profitable and stable with their production.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Supporting key cocoa growing nations remains of critical importance
During the past couple of years, there has been a notable trend for businesses across the confectionery sector becoming increasingly mindful of sustainability issues.
Mars Wrigley intensifies the battle for production sustainability
The announcement by Mars Wrigley Confectionery on its decision for a $1 billion package of support to assist African cocoa growing communities is a definite step in the right direction.
Cargill doubles levels of sustainable cocoa sourced from Ghana
Global ingredients group Cargill has reported that the amount of sustainable cocoa sourced in Ghana has doubled to 10,000 metric tonnes since the establishment of its own licensed buying company (LBC) model.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Casa Luker joins Colombian government in cocoa production initiative
Colombian confectionery company Casa Luker has joined with the country’s government and National Cocoa Federation in pledging to produce deforestation-free and ‘peace-friendly’ cocoa by 2020.
Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mary Barnard relishes new role as Caobisco President
Becoming the first female president of Caobisco this month representing the European chocolate, biscuit and confectionery market is a task Mary Barnard (pictured right) is relishing. Neill Barston speaks exclusively to her regarding her main priorities
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut reveals origins of ruby chocolate
Developing ruby as the ‘fourth type of chocolate’ has proved a labour of love for Swiss manufacturer Barry Callebaut. Neill Barston speaks exclusively to the company’s head of marketing Bas Smit, at the World Cocoa Conference, assessing its potential and the company’s wider sustainability goals
Barry Callebaut signs agreements with Ghana and Ivory Coast on sustainability
Global chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has signed a letter of intent with the Conseil Café Cacao (CCC) of Côte d’Ivoire, designed to improve action on sustainable cocoa farming.
Seeking solutions for a fairer cocoa industry
Tackling major concerns over child labour and gender inequality, and an urgent need for greater overall support for farming communities formed some of the key themes of this year’s World Cocoa Conference. Neill Barston reports from Berlin.
Cocoa Barometer report raises concerns over child labour and farming sustainability
An updated Cocoa Barometer report for 2018 has expressed concerns over progress on sustainability measures and supporting farming communities in West Africa.