Ghana
Mars Wrigley unveils latest Cocoa for Generations report highlighting key progress
A major update on Mars Wrigley’s Cocoa for Generations initiative has underlined that the company remains on track to reach its goal of 100% responsibly sourced cocoa by 2025, with the company reaching a total of 68% of its present international targets, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa price rises to record highs should benefit farmers, yet conditions remain challenging
As one of the biggest headlines of the week, news that cocoa prices have hit a 12-year high on the US commodity market in New York, you might imagine in theory, be good news for the farmers at the sharp end of harvesting these highly sought-after crops.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Cargill: World Confectionery Conference 2023 interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks to Waleed Nasir, a sustainability business development lead for Cargill, on his upcoming speaking engagement at the World Confectionery Conference on 5 October in the UK.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Exclusive: Cocoa upcycling business Koa set for ISM showcase
With cocoa bean processing traditionally experiencing considerable wastage, Koa is among a small group of firms making a key impact with environmentally-friendly methods forging new confectionery ranges. Neill Barston speaks to co-founder Anian Schreiber on its rapid rise ahead of its appearance at this year’s ISM.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
BDSI confirms 81% of cocoa sold in Germany is sourced sustainably
Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade group has confirmed that 81% of cocoa sold in the country is now from sustainable sourcing last year, up 2% on 2021’s figures, as the sector continues progress on transparency policies, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Chocolate Scorecard sustainability study calls on sector to deliver living income goals
The organising team behind the Chocolate Scorecard industry transparency and sustainability study is calling on major chocolate producers to ensure an industry-wide commitment on delivering a living income for cocoa farmers within its supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé annual report underlines digital transformation focus, and enhanced support for cocoa communities
Nestlé’s latest Annual Report, released in conjunction with its Creating Shared Value and Sustainability (CSV) Report has unveiled its plans for continuing action to improve support for cocoa farmers in its global operations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut progresses deal with Nestlé on cocoa sector agroforestry
Barry Callebaut has reported renewed progress on agroforestry plans combining with Nestlé, targeting environmental improvements and positive climate impact measures in core cocoa markets including Ghana and Ivory Coast, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Special feature: Ethical cocoa sourcing under the spotlight
Sustainability standards in cocoa sourcing have remained rightly high on the global agenda. Neill Barston examines the core issues and developments making major headlines
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Exclusive: MIA delivers impact report after World Confectionery Conference accolade
MIA (Made In Africa) ethically-founded premium chocolate group has unveiled its latest impact report, detailing its expansion into producing chocolate in Ghana, seeking to drive enhanced benefits to farming communities, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Fairtrade Fortnight set to begin with Endangered Aisle pop up event
Fairtrade Fortnight in the UK is set to kick off featuring a pop up, The Endangered Aisle, in East London, placing a spotlight on the major environmental and wider social challenges facing key supply chains, including the cocoa trade, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ivory Coast cocoa exporters express concern over potential contract defaults over bean supply shortages
Ivory Coast cocoa exporters have been close to defaulting on their contracts over a reported lack of beans – amid a backdrop of a deficit of 150,000 tonnes of supplies, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
CIGCI cocoa initiative moves towards key farmer payment recommendations
The Ivory Coast-Ghana Cocoa Initiative’s (CIGCI) Technical Working Group on Price and Markets has agreed a strategy towards delivering a more sustainable long-term pricing mechanism for the sector’s agricultural workers in the region, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut hails progress on cocoa farmer digital payments
Barry Callebaut has highlighted notable progress with thousands of additional farmers beginning to receive digital payments for their beans, offering a secure system that enhances traceability of farmer income, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability