child labour
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
Lindt & Sprüngli faces child labour allegations with Swiss TV documentary
Lindt & Sprüngli has come under the microscope in the wake of a recent Swiss documentary that has alleged child labour has been found in its supply chains within West Africa, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Tony’s Chocolonely returns to World Confectionery Conference
This year’s World Confectionery Conference will be heading back to the Belgian capital, which remains a key hub for the industry. Editor Neill Barston speaks to Joke Aerts, Tony’s Chocolonely, who is joining the event as a keynote speaker
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International responds to migrant child labour allegations within US supply businesses
Mondelēz International has responded to claims of illegal child labour entering its supply chain in the US through a third party business, following a national media investigation on social compliance auditing within manufacturing sites in America, writes Neill Barston.
World Confectionery Conference 2024: Tony’s Chocolonely interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks to Joke Aerts, Tony’s Chocolonely open chain lead, about her upcoming appearance at the World Confectionery Conference 2024 edition in Brussels, discussing its core mission of delivering sustainable confectionery, and other key issues facing the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Halloween may offer a host of major treats, yet major industry challenges remain
There’s no escaping the fact that Halloween now represents extremely big business for the confectionery sector around the world, with the US once again leading the way in terms of the sheer variety and diversity of spooky celebrations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
WNWN Food Labs unveils a trio of look-alike cocoa-free bar ranges
‘Alt-choc’ business WNWN Food Labs has unveiled plans for three thought-provoking new bars that take a leaf out of classic confectionery series, and underline a commitment to producing cocoa-free confectionery without child labour and deforestation concerns that have remained within the sector’s supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Exclusive: Caobisco opens third edition of the World Confectionery Conference
A major keynote address by Barbara Blohberger, vice president of Caobisco, championing sustainable practices, opened this year’s third edition of the World Confectionery Conference, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Cargill set to appeal Brazilian court verdict on cocoa child labour case
Cargill is reportedly set to appeal against a judgement from a regional court in Brazil, ordering it to pay $120,000 as a penalty for buying cocoa which is alleged to have come from farms where child or forced labour had been identified.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero’s sustainability report reveals continued progress on key operational goals
A core achievement has been delivered by the Ferrero Group, as it expressed confidence in achieving its principal environmental and broader operating goals as it released its 14th sustainability report, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut moves to enhance Forever Chocolate sustainability targets
The Barry Callebaut Group has asserted that its core Forever Chocolate programme geared around lifting 500,000 cocoa farmers out of poverty by 2025 remains on track, according to its latest assessment, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
EU plans for laws tackling forced labour in cocoa supply chains require urgent implementation
While it may not have captured too many global headlines in the past week or two, the Cocoa Coalition’s move to support EU legislation being proposed on tackling forced labour within the industry of great significance.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely welcomes Baronie & Cémoi as Open Chain partners
Dutch-based confectionery impact brand Tony’s Chocolonely has marked another milestone in signing an agreement with Baronie & Cémoi to extend its Open Chain cocoa sourcing initiative, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Fairtrade creates human rights and environmental risk map revealing cocoa sector’s key issues
Fairtrade is set to enhance its sustainability work with plans for a new online mapping system in a bid to identify human rights and environmental risks in some of its core supply chains, including the cocoa sector, in a bid to combat ongoing major industry issues, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability