cocoa
Ghana’s government raises cocoa prices by 63%, supporting key agricultural communities
A breakthrough in cocoa farmer pay has been achieved in Ghana, as the government has raised state guaranteed prices by a total of 63% in an active bid to raise income standards and tackle crop smuggling to neighbouring countries, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut’s ‘BC next level’ sees CHF 500 million investment in digital services and sustainability
A major company investment valued at CHF 500 million is being made by Barry Callebaut, focused on delivering customer innovation, sustainability issues and digital development, writes Neill Barston.
Key Ghana cocoa processing breakthrough with Koa’s latest sustainably-focused factory
A key breakthrough for cocoa processing in Ghana has been achieved, as Ghanaian-Swiss start-up Koa has inaugurated a second fruit processing factory in Akim Achiase, furthering its sustainability mission within the country, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Love Cocoa reveals major new sustainability-focused rebrand marking seventh anniversary
A bold series of revamped brand designs has been unveiled by premium confectionery brand Love Cocoa, focused on enhancing its sustainable and ethical sourcing approach, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference focus: Evolving the Luker Chocolate Dream
Our World Confectionery Conference has continued its strong thread of focus on sustainability, and the cocoa sector remains key to its future. Luker Chocolate joins our event’s Q&A session – here Julia Ocampo, the company’s vice president of cacao sourcing and sustainability explains the company’s vision
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference QandA session offers key event centrepiece
Momentum for this year’s World Confectionery Conference is progressing strongly, with one of the key features for our event, its QandA session, set to prove a focal point once again.
Ferrero’s sustainability report reveals continued progress on key operational goals
A core achievement has been delivered by the Ferrero Group, as it expressed confidence in achieving its principal environmental and broader operating goals as it released its 14th sustainability report, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ICCO report reveals cocoa prices hit near seven-year high
Cocoa commodity prices have rallied to a seven-year high to around the $3,000 in New York and £2,300 in London, amid a global production shortfall, according to latest figures from the ICCO, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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
Cargill: World Confectionery Conference 2023 interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks to Waleed Nasir, a sustainability business development lead for Cargill, on his upcoming speaking engagement at the World Confectionery Conference on 5 October in the UK.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Cargill World Confectionery Conference focus
This year’s World Confectionery Conference is set to be hosted in Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK, drawing together a wealth of dynamic industry speakers representing the full range of the global confectionery sector and its supply chains.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Unilever extends long-term cocoa and chocolate sourcing deal with Barry Callebaut
A major strategic move from Unilever has seen it extend its decade-long sourcing agreement with Barry Callebaut for supply of chocolate and cocoa, with the company owning key global ice cream brands including Ben & Jerry’s, Carte D’Or, Cornetto and Wall’s, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cordillera Chocolates pioneers Colombian women’s cocoa training venture
Colombian-based Cordillera Chocolates has devised an innovative sustainability training programme, considered a first of its kind at scale, geared around supporting women working within cocoa supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely introduces ‘Mission Lock’ legal measures enforcing ethical standards
Tony’s Chocolonely ethically-founded confectionery brand has revealed plans for its “Mission Lock’ legal structure designed to ensure its sourcing principles remain focused on delivering improved conditions for farmers in its cocoa supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory