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ICCO’s International Symposium on Cocoa Research postponed amid coronavirus
The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) has confirmed its Symposium on Cocoa Research planned for September 2021 in France will be postponed until next year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
Fairtrade’s video campaign tackles ‘unethical sourcing’ on World Chocolate Day
A major global campaign has been launched by Fairtrade, centred on a new stop-motion animation film, “Unwrap a Fairer Future,’ addressing key issues behind what it asserts are ‘unethical sourcing practices by some major chocolate companies,’ writes Neill Barston.
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Mars joins Livelihoods Carbon Fund as part of ongoing environmental improvement drives
The US-headquartered Mars group has combined with a total of 13 13 other companies including food sector firms and investors to help create the 3rd Livelihoods Carbon Fund (LCF3), reports Neill Barston.
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Ghana cocoa sustainability conference highlights urgent need for farmer support
A key sustainability conference in Ghana has agreed that enabling farmers to earn fair incomes for the production of cocoa is vital for securing the sector’s future, writes Neill Barston.
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Fairtrade studies reveal its work offers vital boost for Ivory Coast farmers
Latest research from Fairtrade into living standards for cocoa farming families has revealed that on average, those benefitting from its trading initiatives have seen a boost amounting to an average 9% to household incomes beyond essential provisions, reports Neill Barston
Cocoa Association of Asia creates committees to drive key initiatives
The Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA) has unveiled three new strategic sub-committees designed to help spearhead key initiatives for the industry in Asia Pacific, writes Neill Barston.
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Ghana’s COCOBOD signs major agreement with Bühler to enhance local cocoa processing capacity
A key agreement has been signed by Ghana’s Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and Swiss equipment and systems business, Bühler, to build the West African nation’s local cocoa processing capacity, as well as boost training and technology development, writes Neill Barston.
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Nestlé’s ‘forest positive’ strategy targets elimination of palm oil and cocoa deforestation
Nestlé has pledged to intensify its efforts to protect and retain global forests in its areas of operation, as a central element of its plans to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, reports Neill Barston.
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Tony’s Chocolonely sends petition to EU Justice Commissioner on cocoa supply chain due diligence
Dozens of thousands of consumers have added their name to a key petition from premium ethical chocolate company Tony’s Chocolonely, calling on the EU Commissioner for Justice to deliver due diligence in cocoa supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
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Cargill and Nestlé welcome US Supreme court ruling rejecting Ivory Coast child slavery case
Cargill and Nestlé have welcomed a landmark US Supreme Court ruling in favour of the two major companies, rejecting a claim of child slavery within Ivory Coast cocoa farms, reports Neill Barston.
The European Cocoa Association confirms major 2022 event
The European Cocoa Association (ECA) have confirmed its next Cocoa Forum event will take place in Rome, Italy, between 13-15 September 2022, reports Neill Barston.
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Tony’s Chocolonely and Brewdog release fundraising beer inspired by white chocolate and raspberry bar
This week has seen the limited edition release of Dutch-founded premium chocolate business Tony’s Chocolonely’s collaboration beer with Scottish craft brewer BrewDog, writes Neill Barston.
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ICI reveals major plans tackling child labour in 2026 strategy
The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) has unveiled its 2020 annual report detailing progress tackling child labour, reaching over 422,000 children across five years in Ghana and Ivory Coast cocoa communities, writes Neill Barston.
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The World Confectionery Conference proves a decisive industry success
For this week’s blog entry, there can only really be one subject, and that is in offering significant thanks to the hundreds of colleagues and friends across the industry who participated at our debut World Confectionery Conference.
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