cocoa
Fairtrade Fortnight set to support key communities including cocoa farmers
The next annual Fairtrade Fortnight (21st February-6th March 2022) is set to be a show of support for farming communities, including those within the cocoa sector, in tackling the climate crisis, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa coalition of key confectionery brands welcomes EU progress on deforestation legislation
A cocoa coalition of chocolate companies including Ferrero, Hershey, Mars Wrigley, Mondelēz International, Nestle, and Tony’s Chocolonely, alongside Fairtrade International and Rainforest Alliance have welcomed EU progress on deforestation regulations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Former Barry Callebaut CEO Antoine de Saint Affrique returns to its board, as company presses sustainability targets
The Barry Callebaut group’s annual general meeting has seen a return for former CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique as a board member of the company, and the reelection of Patrick De Maeseneire as Chairman, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
International Cocoa Organisation welcomes Colombia into its membership
The International Cocoa Organisation has confirmed that it has completed a two-year process to appoint Colombia as a full member country, as it continues its mission to support sustainability within the sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely’s annual FAIR report shows key global growth
Dutch-headquartered Tony’s Chocolonely ethical impact chocolate company has released its annual FAIR report, revealing 24% global business growth, as well as making key sustainability gains, reports Neill Barston.
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Lindt & Sprüngli progresses €74 million investment in Swiss cocoa processing site
Premium chocolate group Lindt & Sprüngli has embarked on a major investment plan totalling €74 million into expanding capacity at its Swiss production base in Olten, reports Neill Barston.
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Global cocoa markets continue to face pressure, according to ICCO figures
Latest global cocoa production figures from the International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) have revealed that international markets face continued challenges, with prices falling 9% in London and 6% on the New York exchange during October, with a problem of oversupply proving a key factor, reports Neill Barston.
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Child labour proves a major focus for World Cocoa Foundation meeting
Tackling child labour emerged as a key area for the opening sessions of the World Cocoa Foundation partnership meeting, with its global members calling on industry for combined urgent action, writes Neill Barston.
World Cocoa Foundation set to address key industry sustainability issues
The latest World Cocoa Foundation partnership meeting is planning to address a host of key issues facing the sector including child labour, delivering a living wage, and a pressing need for due diligence legislation, writes Neill Barston.
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Fairtrade forms key farming sustainability venture, as COP26 climate event seeks final deal
The Fairtrade movement has confirmed a key sustainability venture with Grow Ahead, an established crowd-funding platform addressing the local challenges of climate change, to deliver environmental mitigation solutions for smallholder farmers with projects including cocoa-focused initiatives, reports Neill Barston.
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Guest Blog: Lidl and Tony’s Chocolonely point the way for how to deliver sustainable cocoa
Who grows my food, are they paid fairly, and do they use eco-friendly farming methods? These are some of the questions being asked by conscious consumers as the COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow this month brings issues of sustainability to the foreground.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill completes $100 million expansion work on core Ivory Coast cocoa processing site
A major venture from Cargill has been completed, as it unveils a $100 million expansion of its cocoa processing facilities in Yopougon, Ivory Coast, which is believed to be the largest grinding plant of its kind in Africa, reports Neill Barston.
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FOCUS: Fairtrade COP26 cocoa sustainability interview
A senior Fairtrade Africa cocoa farmer delegate has urged world leaders gathering for the COP26 environment conference to deliver direct solutions to a ‘dire situation’ for key supply chain communities affected by climate change. Translation from French from Fairtrade.
Fairtrade farmers renew pleas to COP26 global leaders in driving climate change
A senior Fairtrade Africa cocoa farmer delegate has urged world leaders gathering for the COP26 environment conference to deliver direct solutions to a ‘dire situation’ for key supply chain communities affected by climate change, reports Neill Barston.