Ivory Coast
Mixel delivers key equipment lines for Ivory Coast chocolate processor
Global chocolate mixing equipment business Mixel has reported success with installing new lines at a site in Ivory Coast, and achieving a reported 70 per cent energy reduction in manufacturing processes, writes Neill Barston.
Combined industry action on improving farmer pay for the cocoa sector remains crucial for its future
It’s now been a full four years since Mondelēz released its pivotal ‘No Silver Bullets’ study that revealed the sheer scale of the $10 billion income gap that cocoa farmers in West Africa are facing to earn a living income.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey and Sucden combine to support Ivory Coast cocoa farmers
US-headquartered confectionery group Hershey has made a significant move for a deal enhancing support for nine cocoa co-operatives in Ivory Coast, including farmer training and community support measures, reports Neill Barston.
Caobisco joins major industry players seeking timely delivery of EUDR laws
Caobisco, the key European confectionery, chocolate and biscuits trade body has joined the chorus of organisations that have called for the EU to fully adopt the landmark new environmental laws as soon as possible, in the wake of proposals for a year-long delay, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa Coalition of Ferrero, Mars, Mondelez and Nestlé urges EU not to water down delay-hit EUDR environmental laws
A collective of major confectionery businesses known as the Cocoa Collective, including Ferrero, Mars, Mondelez International Nestlé, Tony’s Chocolonely, has urged the EU to resist any further amendments to EUDR legislation on tackling deforestation, which is already set to be delayed by a year, reports Neill Barston.
French cocoa group, Touton, reveals core progress with sustainability targets
The French headquartered cocoa and commodity ingredients group has unveiled its latest annual sustainability report focused on delivering on its environmental and responsible sourcing targets, reports, Neill Barston.
Exclusive: European Commission draws environmental concerns over proposed EUDR one year delay
The European Commission has proposed a year-long delay to its landmark EUDR frameworks aimed at tackling deforestation within key supply chains including, cocoa and palm oil, drawing sharp criticism from environmental groups including Mighty Earth, writes Neill Barston.
Tony’s Chocolonely gears-up for the World Confectionery Conference, as it launches key campaign
Innovative confectionery impact brand Tony’s Chocolonely is taking a novel approach to its fight for a more sustainable cocoa industry through recruiting seven of the most famous celebrity Tony’s in the world, to spread its mission, writes Neill Barston.
Ivory Coast and Ghana cocoa prices remain volatile after 15% Futures market price drop
Considerable market volatility has continued to impact key cocoa markets in Ghana and Ivory Coast, in the wake of a 15% drop in New York Futures prices from over $9,000 a tonne to $7,300 at the start of this week, reports Neill Barston.
Fairtrade Fortnight 30th anniversary continues to highlight major tests facing farming supply chains
As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, the Fairtrade Foundation is set to move its Fairtrade Fortnight to September in a move to extend the celebration of it mission in continuing to campaign for improved farmer prices in supply chains including the cocoa sector, writes Neill Barston.
Mars makes strides with Sustainable in a Generation project, yet key environmental tests within supply chains remain
Mars has asserted it remains on track to achieve its 2050 net zero environmental goals, with the release of its 2023 Sustainable in a Generation report part of a $1 billion investment gearing towards achieving its milestone targets, reports Neill Barston.
Tony’s Chocolonely confirms need for retail price rises as cocoa sector supply challenges continue
Tony’s Chocolonely, the Dutch-founded impact confectionery brand, has informed consumers on its decision to raise prices across its group, as its cocoa supply chains face continued major challenges with farmers’ yet to reach a living income and renewed crop diseases hit yields, reports Neill Barston.
Cemoi chocolatier unveils cocoa supply digitisation project ahead of EUDR regulations
French-based premium chocolate group Cemoi has confirmed that its cocoa sourcing operations are fully on course to meet requirements for the upcoming EUDR deforestation regulations due at the end of this year, reports Neill Barston.
Touton delivers Cocoa and Forests Initiative progress, yet major challenges remain
The Touton Group has released its latest Cocoa and Forests Initiative report (CFI), in which it has claimed key progress, including doubling the amount of farms that it has engaged with as part of the key cross-industry initiative, writes Neill Barston.