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Easter sustainable feasts unveiled with Tony’s Chocolonely’s latest series
Dutch impact brand Tony’s Chocolonely has unveiled its latest confectionery treats that are aiming to make Easter a little sweeter, as it continues on its core sustainable sourcing mission, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely annual report reveals revenue upturn and progress tackling child labour
Tony’s Chocolonely has unveiled its latest Fair report and annual results, achieving revenue increases of €50 million, a 33% year-on-year rise to a total of more than €200m for the past financial year, writes Neill Barston.
The Voice Network joins groups welcoming framework tackling child labour in cocoa supply chains
Key civil society organisations including the Voice Network and the Child Labour Coalition have welcomed a new five-year framework of action from the Child Labour in Cocoa Coordinating Group tackling the still prevalent major issue in the sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Cologne’s Choco Tec places sector’s future in the spotlight
Hundreds of executives from across the confectionery sector have been gathering in Cologne Germany this week to discuss major topics from cocoa prices and the challenges of farmers, to the impact of AI upon the wider industry, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Cocoa Foundation welcomes Framework of Action tackling cocoa and chocolate sector child labour
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has welcomed a new Framework of Action initiative tackling child labour within the cocoa and chocolate sectors, which it has engaged with in partnership with governments in Ivory Coast and Ghana, and US States Department of Labour, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely revives campaign educating consumers on its mission highlighting cocoa supply chain inequalities
Dutch-founded confectionery impact brand, Tony’s Chocolonely is setting out on a fresh campaign surrounding its Christmas releases, to educate chocolate fan on the company’s original vision as it set out to tackle the ongoing major issue of child labour in cocoa supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely forges debut media partnership with the Washington Post
Dutch-headquartered confectionery impact brand, Tony’s Chocolonely has forged a bold industry-first partnership with the Washington Post media that aims to highlight its campaign to end cocoa sector exploitation, which was born from investigative journalism, 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.
Exclusive: Mars calls for ‘uncommon collaboration’ tackling cocoa sector sustainability challenges
Tackling the many challenges faced within supply chains offers major tests, but as Harper McConnell, VP, of Mars cocoa sustainability explains from the recent World Cocoa Conference, there’s hope on the horizon. Neill Barston reports
Exclusive video: World Cocoa Conference 2024 review
This year’s World Cocoa Conference produced a memorable three days of discussion and debate surrounding the future of the industry, with delivering greater farmer pay placed at the heart of the event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: The World Cocoa Conference: the sustainability journey continues
As Antonie Fountain asserted for the final session of the World Cocoa Conference, “All of us in cocoa are like Lord of the Rings’ Sam Gamgee – if we take one more step in our sustainability journey, we are further from home than we have ever been, because we have come so far already,” reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Premiumisation of chocolate market set to drive $45 billion growth by 2027
A continued trend for premiumisation in chocolate markets is set to fuel its continued growth by a further $45.78 billion by 2027, according to a new industry study, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely faces legal action from Mondelēz over ad campaign
Tony’s Chocolonely is facing a reported legal challenge in Germany from major confectionery group Mondelēz International in a case surrounding the use of purple wrapping for its latest campaign, writes Neill Barston.
Protesters’ petition calls on Storck confectionery to enhance action on child labour and deforestation
A petition signed by more than 41,000 concerned consumers has been sent to German confectionery group, Storck, with campaigners urging the business to ensure its chocolate supplies are child labour and deforestation-free, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability