cocoa
Germany’s BDSI industry group lobbies for EU-wide sustainability policy
Germany’s BDSI (Federal Association of the Confectionery Industry), has renewed calls for an EU-wide policy ensuring joined-up sustainability policies in its crucial cocoa supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Fairtrade calls on UK government for action on ‘hidden’ carbon emissions in food supply chains, including cocoa
The Fairtrade Foundation has issued a plea to the UK government to actively tackle ‘hidden’ carbon emissions in British food supply chains – including cocoa growing markets, in an urgent bid to address global climate change, reports Neill Barston.
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Cargill releases Decade of Impact report with global charity CARE on cocoa sustainability
The Cargill group has unveiled its latest report with global humanitarian organisation CARE on progress assisting cocoa communities in Ghana and Ivory Coast, including targeting support for women, and tackling child labour, writes Neill Barston
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Cocoa surplus and pandemic conditions see sector concerns, as market prices fall
The ICCO (International Cocoa Organisation) has released its latest market report, as it notes an issue with a surplus of supplies and the ongoing covid pandemic impacting negatively on cocoa prices, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Major issues remain to ensure the cocoa sector’s future sustainability
While it’s fair to say that mainstream global news media rarely ventures into often remote seeming matters surrounding the cocoa sector and the wider confectionery industry it serves, this past week in particular, has witnessed a major spotlight being placed upon it.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero makes major transparency release of its key Ghana and Ivory Coast cocoa suppliers
A key cocoa supply chain transparency move has been unveiled by the Ferrero Group, which has for the first time disclosed the full list of farming cooperatives it works with, primarily in Ivory Coast and Ghana, reports Neill Barston.
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Lindt & Sprüngli teams up with Koa for chocolate sweetened with cocoa pulp
Premium confectionery brand Lindt & Sprüngli has claimed an industry breakthrough with a partnership for what is believed to be the first chocolate bar series sweetened with dried cocoa pulp, reports Neill Barston.
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Nestlé names sustainably sourced cocoa among key areas for 2050 climate impact goals
The Nestlé group has placed supporting sustainably sourced cocoa as among key targets for achieving its ambitious 2050 net-zero climate goals, writes, Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Hershey reveals improved annual results despite pandemic
US-based Hershey has released its latest annual results that reveal net sales of $8.1 billion, up by 2% in 2020, despite the ongoing trading tests of the coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
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Chocoa unveils major industry names for 2021 virtual event
The Chocoa cocoa and chocolate trade fair has unveiled major industry figures for its online event, including an opening address from ICCO executive director Michel Arrion, and representatives from Nestle, Cargill, and the Solidaridad organisation, reports Neill Barston.
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ICCO cocoa research symposium unveils September date
The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) and French institution Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) plan to hold the second edition of the International Symposium on Cocoa Research between 29-29 September 2021, in Montpellier, France, writes Neill Barston.
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Fine Chocolate Industry Association interview
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, exclusively interviews Bill Guyton, executive director of the US-based Fine Chocolate Industry Association on major trends, challenges and coping with the pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
President of the World Cocoa Foundation, Rick Scobey, confirms his departure
Rick Scobey, president of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), described his role as ‘one of the great joys of my career’ as he calls time on five years in post serving the sector, reports Neill Barston
World Cocoa Conference pushed back a further year over coronavirus pandemic
The biennial World Cocoa Conference event due to be staged in Bali this May, covering major issues impacting on the sustainability, has been postponed for a further year, due to the impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
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