cocoa prices
Chocolate prices anticipated to remain high for the remainder of 2024, says key ingredient supplier
A new study from Henley Bridge ingredients has forecast that chocolate prices appear set to remain at a concerning peak for the whole of 2024, as stock market prices continued to rise beyond £5,000 a tonne, placing significant pressure on the global market, writes Neill Barston.
Ghana Cocoa Board confirms CEO Joseph Aidoo for 2023’s World Confectionery Conference
The Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) has confirmed its CEO, Hon Joseph Aidoo, is to become the latest key addition to our World Confectionery Conference event, bringing a focus on vital supply chain developments for the confectionery sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Fairtrade prepares for World Confectionery Conference with fresh warning on threat to cocoa sustainability
As he returns once again to our conference, Jon Walker asserts that despite his belief in the ongoing mission of Fairtrade, the cost of living crisis around the world holds major challenges for those farming in the West African cocoa market.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa Association of Asia special focus interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston exclusively interviews Alvin Lee, of Cargill, as the newly elected chairman of the Cocoa Association of Asia, on taking up the role, and key personal and industry challenges for 2021.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ghana and Ivory Coast governments join forces with new body for the cocoa sector
The governments of the Ivory Coast and Ghana have reportedly joined forces to create a new body designed to set market prices, combat child labour and enhance research between the two West African nations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely commits to paying Living Income Reference Price
Chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely has committed to raising the price it pays for cocoa to reach the Living Income Reference Price introduced by Fairtrade.
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.