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Fairtrade calls on UK government to reverse global development assistance funds cuts

The Fairtrade Foundation has issued an urgent plea to the UK Government to reverse significant cuts to its Official Development Assistance (ODA), which are expected to be reduced to 0.3% of gross national income (GNI) by 2027, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Fairtrade responds to UK government White Paper on international development

Fairtrade has urged the UK government to engage with millions of smallholder farmers, including those in the cocoa sector, in response to the administration’s International Development White Paper, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Regulatory, Sustainability

UK’s Fudge Kitchen releases limited edition series in support of Ukraine

UK confectionery brand Fudge Kitchen has released a limited-edition series, with all proceeds going to Direct Relief – a humanitarian aid organisation working on the ground in Ukraine for urgent medical care and emergency response.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products

GEA joins with employees to raise €250,000 supporting Ukrainian conflict refugees

The GEA equipment and systems group has confirmed that with its employees, it has made donations totalling €250,000 to the German Red Cross supporting victims from the war in Ukraine, reports Neill Barston

Business news, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability

Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider moves to offer reassurance to Ukraine-based employees

The CEO of Nestlé, Mark Schneider, has moved to offer reassurance of support for its employees in Ukraine amid ‘unspeakable human suffering’ from the ongoing conflict with Russia, as the business records a first quarter upturn, reports Neill Barston.

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Montezuma’s confectionery supports Children on the Edge Ukrainian refugees cause

UK chocolate business Montezuma’s has offered a show of support for humanitarian aid in Ukraine with a fundraising bid through the Children on the Edge charity, writes Neill Barston.

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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