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The International Cocoa Initiative calls for greater industry-wide action on child and forced labour
The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) has called for ‘a massive expansion’ of collaboration from the industry’s key players to reach out at risk children and adults who are vulnerable to forced labour within the sector, reports Neill Barston
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Olam highlights importance of smallholder farmers in global supply chains
Global food and agri-business Olam International has highlighted the importance of addressing the long-term wellness and operational resilience needs of those small-scale farmers for sectors including cocoa production, amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
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Behind the scenes: The World Cocoa Foundation’s goal securing a sustainable industry for future generations
Few sector subjects remain as vital as the ever-more complex issue of delivering a sustainable cocoa sector. Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Rick Scobey, president of the World Cocoa Foundation on the state of the industry
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World Cocoa Foundation Interview: President Rick Scobey
Confectionery Production speaks exclusively to Rick Scobey, president of the World Cocoa Foundation on its goals in driving greater sustainability within the sector, including tackling child labour, deforestation and increased farmer payments. Neill Barston reports.
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The Fairtrade Foundation gains key grants including support for Ghana cocoa farmers
The Fairtrade Foundation has won two out of eight grants launched today by the UK Government, including an agricultural support scheme backed by Mondelēz International in Ghana assisting cocoa producers in developing countries during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Olam Group records half-year profit growth despite coronavirus pandemic
The Olam Group, has delivered a key upturn in its half-year results, with its latest figures revealing revenue rises of 7% to $17.1 billion, and profit growth of 44%, totalling $333 million for the period, reports Neill Barston.
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Ghana’s Cocobod pledges renewed action on alleged cocoa weight tampering
The Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) has pledged action in the wake of a TV documentary focusing on alleged tampering of weighing scales by Licenced Buying Companies (LBCs) operating within the cocoa sector, reports Neill Barston.
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Peruvian cocoa producers benefit from Fairtrade coronavirus fund
A Fairtrade fund established by the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Fair Trade Small Producers and Workers (Clac) is reportedly proving effective at assisting a number of cocoa producing operations, including in Peru.
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Godiva becomes latest confectionery brand to join Earthworm Foundation
The global Godiva confectionery brand has been confirmed as the latest premium brand to join the not-for-profit Earthworm Foundation, as part of its ongoing campaigning for key environmental improvements for the cocoa supply chain sector.
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Nestlé confirms ending Fairtrade KitKat deal after meeting cross party parliamentary group
Nestlé has confirmed that it intends to drop its decade-long cocoa sourcing deal with Fairtrade in favour of Rainforest Alliance, following a meeting with a cross parliamentary group of UK MPs who had urged the business to reconsider its plans, reports Neill Barston.
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Time is not on our side for delivering tangible change for cocoa sustainability in Ghana and Ivory Coast
Building on last week’s news of events within the cocoa sector, sustainability is once again making major headlines with regard to a landmark new declaration relating to key markets in Ghana and Ivory Coast. This latest letter, from a combined total of 350 environmental, human rights and NGO groups has urged the two West African […]
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Environmental and human rights groups unite for declaration urging cocoa sustainability action
A total of 350 environmental, human rights and NGO groups have combined as signatories for a landmark letter urging the governments of Ivory Coast and Ghana to take key steps ensuring environmental sustainability and support for farmers within the cocoa supply chain. Neill Barston reports.
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BDSI calls for measures ensuring living income payments reach cocoa farmers directly
The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has made a plea for measures to ensure a new trading tariff to be paid on cocoa from Ivory Coast and Ghana directly reaches farmers. Neill Barston reports.
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Ghana’s Cocobod trade organisation reopens after temporary coronavirus office closure
Staff working at the headquarters of the Ghana Cocoa Board in Accra have been affected by coronavirus, resulting in a three-day closure of its offices and subsidiary divisions following deep-cleaning of its facilities.
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