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Tony’s Chocolonely renews calls to join its Open Chain amid Ivory Coast price rises

Dutch-founded ethical chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely has made a renewed call to the confectionery sector to join its Open Chain system, as Ivory Coast raises its cocoa prices paid to farmers by 22%, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

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

Spain’s Chocolates Valor makes major sustainable packaging move

Spanish headquartered Chocolates Valor has reported a sustainability success with converting packaging for part of its cocoa products to Sonoco’s environmentally friendly recyclable Greencan solution, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability

ICCO cocoa organisation celebrates 50th anniversary in Ivory Coast

The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) has marked its 50th anniversary celebrations in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, discussing sustainability within the region’s crop supplies serving the global confectionery sector, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability