cocoa farming
Fairtrade Foundation’s LJ Loftus becomes latest World Confectionery Conference keynote speaker
The World Confectionery Conference unveils its latest keynote speaker, LJ Loftus, Head of Supply Chain and Programme Management, Fairtrade Foundation.
United Nations venture delivers ethically-sourced chocolate series
The United Nations Development Programme has teamed up with the Fairchain Foundation to launch an ethically-sourced chocolate range known as the The Other Bar.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Fairtrade campaigners call on PM Boris Johnson to support cocoa farming sector
Campaigners from the Fairtrade organisation have called on UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to take urgent action in helping support the cocoa farming industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Nestlé innovation challenge seeks sustainable cocoa production and eco-friendly packaging solutions
The global Nestlé group has initiated a research and development (R&D) innovation challenge in Africa, beginning in Ghana, examining issues including sustainable cocoa production and environmentally friendly packaging.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Hershey Company has joined major confectionery businesses for Cocoa and Forests Initiative
The US-based Hershey Company has joined other major confectionery groups in confirming action plans to protect forests and restore forest cover in the cocoa growing regions in West Africa.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut moves towards complete traceability of cocoa supplies in Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has confirmed that it has established 100% farm traceability of its direct cocoa supply chain within Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire that are considered at risk of sourcing from protected forest areas.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
US chocolate business Guittard extends its flavour quality work in Africa and Indonesia
The US-headquartered Guittard Chocolate Company, as part of its Cultivate BetterTM sustainability platform, has reported an expansion of its flavour quality work in Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Indonesia.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Supporting key cocoa growing nations remains of critical importance
During the past couple of years, there has been a notable trend for businesses across the confectionery sector becoming increasingly mindful of sustainability issues.
Barry Callebaut signs agreements with Ghana and Ivory Coast on sustainability
Global chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has signed a letter of intent with the Conseil Café Cacao (CCC) of Côte d’Ivoire, designed to improve action on sustainable cocoa farming.