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World Cocoa Conference 2024 preview
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Michel Arrion, executive director of the ICCO, ahead of this year’s World Cocoa Conference, which returns after a six-year pandemic-enforced break, with farmer pay at the heart of the agenda.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cacao consultancy Zoto collaborates for venture with Swedish climate tech firm Improvin’
Belgian specialty cacao consultancy Zoto is working with the Swedish climate tech company Improvin’ to explore ways to drive sustainable impact in the cacao value chain.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Rainforest Alliance places farmer pay and EUDR legislation as key World Cocoa Conference topics
The Rainforest Alliance organisation is set to make a notable appearance at the World Cocoa Conference opening this weekend, placing farmer’s living income, EUDR regulations and regenerative agriculture as key issues for action to deliver on sustainability goals, reports Neill Barston.
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Ghana farmer video highlights plight of cocoa workers facing climate and financial challenges
An impactful new video produced by the recently-launched African Cocoa Marketplace (ACM) industry support services venture has revealed the plight of cocoa farmers in West Africa who are continuing to struggle in growing enough beans to earn a living amid major economic and climate-based challenges.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero releases magical new Harry Potter Kinder Joy series
Ferrero North America is hoping for a touch of magic with the release of its latest Kinder variant, forging a notable partnership with Warner Bros. and Funko to create its new Harry Potter Kind Joy Eggs, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut unveils Future Farming Initiative with Ecuador high-tech venture
An ambitious move from the Barry Callebaut Group has seen it unveil plans for a Future Farming Initiative (FFI), based upon an initial pilot project in Ecuador, aimed at creating scaleable, high-tech, sustainable cocoa supplies for the global market, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Eyes of the industry trained upon the fifth edition of the World Cocoa Conference
This year’s World Cocoa Conference is gearing-up to be staged in the Belgian capital, Brussels. Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Michel Arrion, executive director of
the International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO), which is behind the key global event
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Oterra colours appoints new chief financial officer amid continued expansion
Danish headquartered natural colours group, Oterra, has appointed Hubert Windegger as its new chief financial officer joining the business this month, as it continues its global market expansion, including operating within confectionery segments, writes Neill Barston.
EU reportedly set to remain on track to deliver EUDR deforestation regulations as scheduled
Despite pressure from a significant number of EU nations, the European Commission is reportedly not planning to alter its projected timeline for implementing the much-anticipated EU/DR import regulations relating to key supply chains including cocoa markets, according to a fresh industry update, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Cloetta confirms Katarina Tell as new president and CEO
Swedish confectionery company Cloetta has named Katarina Tell as its new president and CEO, who will be taking up the role from this September, as its present postholder, Henri de Sauvage Nolting steps down from the post this autumn, writes Neill Barston.
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Mondelēz International attains key Science Based Targets Initiative validation, as scheme faces scrutiny
Mondelēz International has confirmed its environmental performance on becoming ‘deforestation free’ for key ingredients of cocoa, palm and soy by 2025 is on track, as its short-term 2030 greenhouse gas reduction targets are validated by the Science Based Targets (SBTi) initiative, reports Neill Barston.
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Barry Callebaut posts 11% sales growth, while operating profits drop amid challenging global markets
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has reported six-month sales growth of 11.1% to CHF 4.6 billion, amid a challenging backdrop that also saw its operating profit drop by 40% to CHF 178million for the period, which it attributed to investment in company restructuring, reports Neill Barston.
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State of the Industry reflections: John Downs, NCA’s president and CEO interview
Seeming in relaxed form, John Downs concluded the event with some added notes of motivation for the assembled audience, reaffirming his view that there’s plenty of dynamism and determination that will see the industry within the US through its various supply chain challenges, writes Neill Barston.
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Tony’s Chocolonely expands in US and renews UK Glastonbury festival venture
Ethically founded chocolate company, Tony’s Chocolonely, has recorded notable new investment in the business, as its presence in the US has almost quadrupled in four years, reports Neill Barston.
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