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Chocolate Scorecard results highlights major need for raising cocoa farmer pay
The latest release of the annual Chocolate Scorecard from a group of 37 NGOs and universities assessing the state of the confectionery sector in terms of just how transparent and sustainable it is, has certainly provided some serious food for thought.
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Chocolate Scorecard sustainability study calls on sector to deliver living income goals
The organising team behind the Chocolate Scorecard industry transparency and sustainability study is calling on major chocolate producers to ensure an industry-wide commitment on delivering a living income for cocoa farmers within its supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
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Nestlé annual report underlines digital transformation focus, and enhanced support for cocoa communities
Nestlé’s latest Annual Report, released in conjunction with its Creating Shared Value and Sustainability (CSV) Report has unveiled its plans for continuing action to improve support for cocoa farmers in its global operations, reports Neill Barston.
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Exclusive: Cargill continues support for cocoa communities, as it marks World Water Day
Cargill has revealed progress on its key work supporting cocoa communities in West Africa, and on World Water Day, it has underlined a commitment to initiatives tackling the ongoing crisis of water scarcity, writes Neill Barston.
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Exclusive: International Day of Forests event champions ‘CFI 2.0’ collaborative cocoa initiatives
Marking the UN’s International Day of Forests, key industry stakeholders in the cocoa sector staged a webinar on how businesses in the sector can play their part in positively impacting forest loss, reports Neill Barston.
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Dove Galaxy embarks on global empowering women in cocoa campaign
The Mars-owned Dove Galaxy chocolate brand has unveiled plans for a major campaign targeting one million people through measures designed to empower women in core cocoa growing communities, reports Neill Barston.
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Barry Callebaut appoints Vamsi Mohan Thati as Asia Pacific president
The Barry Callebaut Group has unveiled Vamsi Mohan Thati as President Asia Pacific and member of the Executive Committee, effective from next month, taking over from Jo Thys, who was recently appointed Chief Operations Officer, writes Neill Barston.
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Cocoa sector projected to reach $79 billion in value within the next decade
A continued projection of growth for the global cocoa market has been forecast, with its present value of$48.3 billion projected to reach US$79 billion within the next decade, reports Neill Barston.
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Exclusive: Creating ingredients for success at Nestlé’s UK facilities
Delivering on ambitious flavour and taste goals is a demanding, yet rewarding task, as Neill Barston discovers, speaking to Nestlé cocoa ingredient advisor John Newell, based at the company’s York manufacturing site, home to its flagship KitKat brand.
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ICCO highlights global slowdown in cocoa processing
Global grindings data has revealed a key slowdown in cocoa processing, attributed to higher operating costs, inflation pressures and increased energy costs, according to ICCO figures, writes Neill Barston.
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WNWN Food Labs gains major funding for scaling up cocoa-free chocolate
British-based WNWN Food Labs, a cocoa-free chocolate business has confirmed a key step in its development, after raising $5.6 million to enable scaling up of its operations, reports Neill Barston.
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Nigeria cocoa exporters reveal issues over currency shortage impacting the sector
Further turbulence within Africa’s cocoa sector has been revealed, as Nigeria’s export markets become the latest to become unsettled, with reports of a shortfall in cash to pay labourers and logistics staff, writes Neill Barston.
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Mondelēz reveals Polish renewable power plants amid drive for 2050 net zero emissions
Mondelēz International has unveiled a major renewable energy scheme in Poland, as it continues its drive towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its operations by 2050, writes Neill Barston.
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Fairtrade Fortnight set to begin with Endangered Aisle pop up event
Fairtrade Fortnight in the UK is set to kick off featuring a pop up, The Endangered Aisle, in East London, placing a spotlight on the major environmental and wider social challenges facing key supply chains, including the cocoa trade, writes Neill Barston.
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