community engagement
Mars delivers digital Treat Town app for Halloween celebrations
Mars Wrigley has unveiled its Treat Town digital app for mobile phones to help families celebrate Halloween in an innovative, socially distanced way amid the coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Ferrero’s latest sustainability report targets 50% carbon footprint cuts
The Ferrero Group has released its 11th sustainability report, revealing several key pledges including targeting a 50% carbon footprint from its global operations by 2030, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Key NORC report on child labour within cocoa supply reveals significant concerns still remain
It seems there’s rarely a week within the confectionery and wider food and drink market that passes without a major breaking issue that proves of significant impact and offers the industry plenty of reason to take a step back and reflect.
Tony’s Chocolonely joins with Favored Nations for US VOTE chocolate bars
With the hugely-critical US general election just two weeks away, non-profit organisation Favored Nations has helped create VOTE chocolate bars with ethical brand Tony’s Chocolonely, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
NORC study on child labour in Ghana and Ivory Coast cocoa production finds more collaborative work required
A major study into progress of industry measures put in place to tackle child labour in key cocoa supply chains in Ghana and Ivory Coast, has found that while inroads have been made, there is a significant volume of work remaining, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Guittard Chocolate launches cultivate better cocoa sustainability drive
The US-based Guittard Chocolate Company, has launched its Cultivate Better Cocoa initiative, engaging with farming communities to help protect unique flavour profiles of their crops, reports Neill Barston
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Dawn of the Living Income Differential’s potential major impact on West African cocoa farming
This past week has seen the key start of the latest cocoa season within West Africa, which sees the introduction of the Living Income Differential put forward by the governments of the Ivory Coast and Ghana to support farmers wages. In a guest blog, Kojo Hayford, managing editor of Ghana’s Cocoa Post, reflects on its potential impact
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MIA ethical brand gains key Great Taste Award for its dark chocolate drops
Celebrations were in order for ethical chocolate brand MIA, (Made In Africa), after gaining a coveted 2-star 2020 Great Taste Award for its single origin 65% dark chocolate drops, reports Neill Barston
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EU begins key dialogues with Ghana and Ivory Coast on sustainability
The European Commission has undertaken a key initiative this week aimed at delivering tangible improvements to sustainability polices within the cocoa sector, reports Neill Barston.
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MIA ethical chocolate brand launches scheme for Madagascan girls’ education
British-founded ethical chocolate brand MIA, short for Made In Africa, has launched the Girls’ Education Fund under its 1 for Change impact programme to support vulnerable African students so they can achieve their potential.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
NCA research finds families still set to celebrate Halloween amid the pandemic
With the Halloween season upon us, there is no doubt that people have questions about what to expect. Whether this year means more time at home or just more time celebrating the season throughout the month of October, Halloween Central has you covered with inspiration for a creative and safe Halloween, explains the US-based National Confectioners Association (NCA).
Mars Wrigley furthers sustainability work with release of interactive cocoa farm maps
Mars Wrigley has released a key update on its progress for sustainably sourcing cocoa from key markets, including a major move digitally mapping an increasing number of its farming suppliers from across 13 countries, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely continues its US campaign on voter registration
Netherlands-headquartered confectionery business Tony’s Chocolonely has continued its community engagement work in the US with its now viral Chocotruck to register voters for the major national elections at the March on Washington and National Action Network Rally.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Cocoa Foundation Interview: President Rick Scobey
Confectionery Production speaks exclusively to Rick Scobey, president of the World Cocoa Foundation on its goals in driving greater sustainability within the sector, including tackling child labour, deforestation and increased farmer payments. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability