agriculture
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
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: The World Cocoa Foundation’s goal securing a sustainable industry for future generations
Few sector subjects remain as vital as the ever-more complex issue of delivering a sustainable cocoa sector. Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Rick Scobey, president of the World Cocoa Foundation on the state of the industry
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Cocoa Foundation Interview: President Rick Scobey
Confectionery Production speaks exclusively to Rick Scobey, president of the World Cocoa Foundation on its goals in driving greater sustainability within the sector, including tackling child labour, deforestation and increased farmer payments. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
The Fairtrade Foundation gains key grants including support for Ghana cocoa farmers
The Fairtrade Foundation has won two out of eight grants launched today by the UK Government, including an agricultural support scheme backed by Mondelēz International in Ghana assisting cocoa producers in developing countries during the coronavirus pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Olam Group records half-year profit growth despite coronavirus pandemic
The Olam Group, has delivered a key upturn in its half-year results, with its latest figures revealing revenue rises of 7% to $17.1 billion, and profit growth of 44%, totalling $333 million for the period, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Time is not on our side for delivering tangible change for cocoa sustainability in Ghana and Ivory Coast
Building on last week’s news of events within the cocoa sector, sustainability is once again making major headlines with regard to a landmark new declaration relating to key markets in Ghana and Ivory Coast. This latest letter, from a combined total of 350 environmental, human rights and NGO groups has urged the two West African […]
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Digital payments for Ghana’s cocoa growing communities could prove vital to the sector
A report authored by the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and the UN-based Better Than Cash Alliance has highlighted a core issue of only 10% of payments being made digitally for farmers in Ghana’s cocoa sector – despite the fact that 90% of farmers now own mobile phones, according to latest research.
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Olam International launches global food security contest
Olam International, in partnership with Agropolis Fondation, has set out to find for ground-breaking food security scientific research that can deliver transformational impacts within global agriculture – including supply chains for cocoa and snacks markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Sustainability
Ghana’s Cocoa Board to unveil $600 million loan scheme for key sector projects
The Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) is set to launch a $600 million syndicated loan facility that has been established with Development Finance Institutions (DFI) to provide funding for key investment projects within the cocoa industry.
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Greater progress required on key schemes to lift African cocoa farmers from below poverty line
Edward Akapire (below), head of region, Fairtrade Africa West Africa Network, reflects his observations on the key improvements that need to be made within the cocoa sector that will deliver on the progress being made by farming reforms in Ghana and Ivory Coast It is 6.00am in Divo in the heart of Côte d’Ivoire in […]
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
International Cocoa Initiative report highlights need for urgent joint action
The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) is marking World Day Against Child Labour today (12 June), in releasing its 2019 annual report highlighting progress made and urgent combined sector measures required to tackle what remains a major industry issue.
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Fairtrade report claims key progress on training West African cocoa farmers
A series of schemes from Fairtrade International designed to assist cocoa farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast has made notable gains in improving conditions for communities, according to a progress study. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé offers ventilators tackling coronavirus cases in Ivory Coast
Nestlé has leant assistance to Ivory Coast in tackling the coronavirus pandemic through donating vital ventilator equipment to assist the treatment of severe cases of the disease.