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European Cocoa Forum highlights key sustainability issues
The European Cocoa Forum brought industry leaders together to discuss a host of key issues at the heart of the sector. Neill Barston reports from Lisbon, Portugal
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
November 2019
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German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa tackles major deforestation issues
The German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa (GISCO) presented industry leaders with key options for creating a deforestation-free cocoa sector, at this year’s Anuga trade fair in Cologne.
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Cargill renews sustainability scheme for the cocoa sector
A major sustainability initiative from Cargill is set to continue as it renews its partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), designed to help key cocoa producing communities.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely commits to paying Living Income Reference Price
Chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely has committed to raising the price it pays for cocoa to reach the Living Income Reference Price introduced by Fairtrade.
Mars joins global initiative promoting human rights as part of work supporting cocoa growing sector
Global manufacturer Mars, Incorporated has joined a coalition of 34 leading international companies committed to increasing business action to advance human rights throughout their value chains.
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Production begins at Barry Callebaut’s second plant in Indonesia
Chocolate and cocoa producer, The Barry Callebaut Group, has begun production at its second chocolate manufacturing plant in Rancaekek, a sub-district of Bandung, Indonesia.
Olam to showcase its latest developments at FiAsia 2019
Olam International will be showcasing ingredients ranges from its Cocoa, Edible Nuts and Spices units at this year’s FiAsia, taking place 11-13 September in Bangkok, Thailand.
Barry Callebaut launches new Indian chocolate manufacturing facilities
The Barry Callebaut Group has delivered groundbreaking for construction of a new chocolate and compound manufacturing facility in Baramati, serving the fast-growing Indian confectionery market and global food groups.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Blockchain technology and climate change among key European Cocoa Forum issues
Preparations for this year’s European Cocoa Forum are fast gathering pace, as Neill Barston discovered speaking to the European Cocoa Association (ECA) chairman Steven Retzlaff, president of global Cocoa at Barry Callebaut.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill records challenging annual financial results
The Cargill group has reported its fourth quarter earnings were $476 million, down by 41% against a record figure last year of $809 million, which it attributed to challenging global market conditions.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Ghana and Ivory coast unable to gain industry agreement over minimum cocoa pricing
Ghana and Ivory coast governments have failed to reach an agreement with the confectionery industry over plans to create a minimum price for their cocoa supplies.
Barry Callebaut set to deliver new Belgian global distribution centre
The Barry Callebaut group is to deliver a major investment in its production activities with the construction of a new global distribution centre (GDC) in Lokeren, Belgium.
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Rainforest Alliance names winners of global scheme to assist cocoa farmers
The Rainforest Alliance has confirmed the two winners of the first-ever international Ag-Tech Developer Challenge, involving remote-sensing data products to gain insights to benefit cocoa farmers it works with globally.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability