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Fritsch’s social media campaign supports bakery sector amid key challenges
German-based bakery group Fritsch has offered a response to the coronavirus crisis with its #SaveOurBakers social media campaign, highlight the major challenges faced by small and medium-sized bakeries.
Soreen donates snacks to support key workers tackling coronavirus
Having established itself in Britain over eight decades ago, Soreen, the British Malt Loaf maker, has shown its appreciation for NHS staff and other key workers during the coronavirus pandemic in donating a series of its snacks to staff.
Rainforest Alliance releases annual reports on progress towards key sustainability and environmental goals
The global Rainforest Alliance organisation has released its latest annual report, detailing projects with over two million certified farmers in over 70 countries on key social and environmental challenges including farmer livelihoods, child labour and deforestation. Neill Barston reports.
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Belcolade and Puratos combine for sustainable cocoa sourcing across six global locations
A sustainable cocoa sourcing programme from Belcolade and Puratos’ sustainable cocoa sourcing programme has been formed as a collaboration between the two companies and 8,000 farmers across six international production locations in response to coronavirus market challenges.
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Olam Cocoa supports key African cocoa producers with medical supplies amid pandemic
The international Olam Cocoa group has delivered a support package providing personal protective equipment (PPE) and key medical supplies to cocoa farming communities tackling coronavirus across Central and West Africa.
Fairtrade establishes producer resilience funds to combat coronavirus impact
Fairtrade International has unveiled the launch of multi-million funding streams known as “Fairtrade producer Relief Fund” and a separate producer resilience initiative in response to the global Covid-19 pandemic.
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Barry Callebaut and Unilever join forces to provide Ivory Coast soap donation
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has teamed up with Unilever in a joint-response against coronavirus in donating and distributing 10’000 pieces of soap to cocoa farming communities in Ivory Coast.
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World confectionery bodies and companies join together supporting cocoa communities affected by coronavirus
A total of 30 companies and organisations including global confectionery groups have joined together to donate $835,000 for cocoa farmers during the coronavirus pandemic through supporting government emergency plans in West Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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Whitakers Chocolates shows its support for NHS amid coronavirus outbreak
UK manufacturer Whitakers Chocolates has been doing its bit to lend some cheer during the coronavirus outbreak, by offering thanks to NHS staff in donating thousands of chocolates to Airedale General Hospital.
Mondelēz confirms support for major sustainability drives tackling pollution and waste
The Mondelēz International global snacks and confectionery group has joined two key initiatives aimed at tackling plastic waste and pollution, as it moves towards 100% recyclable materials in its products.
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Olam Cocoa sets out digitally-led scheme tackling child labour in Cameroon
Olam Cocoa has confirmed a new digitally-led initiative enhancing measures in Cameroon aimed at tackling child labour through monitoring and a specific programme of action.
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Mars partners with the US Agency for International Development for sustainability drive
Global confectionery and food group Mars, Incorporated, has partnered with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in a joint initiative addressing key global sustainability challenges.
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