agriculture
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
Cargill celebrates key agricultural industry honours for innovation
The global Cargill group is in celebratory mood having gained two notable accolades for its agricultural development in the 2025 BIG Innovation Awards, presented by the Business Intelligence Group.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero: World Confectionery Conference 2025 interview
Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin reflects on the 2024 edition of the World Confectionery Conference and looks ahead to our 2025 event as it returns to Brussels, discussing key issues surrounding major supply chain policy including EUDR environmental legislation.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Ferrero World Confectionery Conference 2025 interview
With plans gathering pace for our 2025 edition of the World Confectionery Conference, we speak exclusively with Ferrero, which will be returning to play its part in the event once more.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Fairtrade Foundation greets UK PM’s COP29 support for tackling climate change
Fairtrade Foundation has welcomed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s appearance at the global COP29 event held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in which he outlined key environmental commitments from the government, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: European Parliament votes through controversial ‘no risk’ country EUDR amendments
The European Parliament has voted through plans from the EU Commission to delay the landmark EUDR environmental frameworks – including controversial amendments on creating ‘no risk’ countries in relation to the major legislation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Ivory Coast cocoa farmers remain concerned over comparatively low crop payments
The Ivory Coast has released the latest prices to be paid to cocoa farmers in the region that have prompted concerns from within the industry that has sparked concern from market observers that rates remain significantly below global and neighbouring country prices, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
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: California Cultured sets its sights on the World Confectionery Conference
With our World Confectionery Conference just around the corner, we speak to Alan Perlstein CEO of California Cultured, producing alternative sources of a lab-created chocolate that forms part of a wider evolution of food manufacturing methods. Editor Neill Barston quizzes him on its prospects as it prepares for a major commercial roll-out.
Cargill uses World Water Week to extend community support to ensure vital supplies
The Cargill Group has confirmed an extension of a joint initiative with the Global Water Challenge (GWC), investing over $5m into plans to assist communities to maintain vital water supplies in key international communities in its supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
Cargill celebrates gaining key sustainability accolade
The Cargill Group is in celebratory mood after having gained key honours at the 2024 BIG Sustainability Awards, noting its organisational impact.
Exclusive: Cargill places sustainability at the heart of the World Confectionery Conference
With our World Confectionery Conference fast approaching, editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive interview with Cargill on its ongoing sustainability mission within key agricultural supply chains including the vital cocoa sector.
US government and Ivory Coast farmers seek delay over EUDR implementation
The US government has joined a growing chorus of calls from farmers within the cocoa sector to the EU Commission for delaying the implementation of the upcoming EUDR regulations, reports Neill Barston.
Ivory Coast’s Conseil du Cafe-Cacao reported to have temporarily suspended cocoa exports
The Conseil du Cafe Cacao has temporarily suspended export of cocoa supplies throughout the remainder of June in response to ongoing key issues surrounding crop deficits, according to local region reports, writes Neill Barston.