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Major public-private sector Ghana venture aims to help deliver cocoa sustainability
A major €2.3 million initiative between public sector, private sector and civil groups is being launched into key aspects of sustainability surrounding Ghana’s cocoa industry, in a bid to ensure its future viability reports Neill Barston.
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Mondelēz report highlights $10 billion annual income gap for Ghana and Ivory Coast farmers
Mondelez International has released a major report with Wageningen University & Research into reducing the $10 billion income gap for cocoa farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast, believing cross sector action is required, reports Neill Barston
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Ingredient focus: Generation Z driving continued momentum in the sector’s macadamia nut useage
As consumer habits continue to change amid the pandemic, Generation Z are demanding something different, and as Australian Macadamia, representing growers in the country, explains to Confectionery Production that it is well placed to meet rising expectations around health, convenience, uniqueness and the environment
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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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Australian macadamia crop forecast to exceed country’s expectations
The 2020 Australian macadamia crop will exceed expectations, announced the industry’s peak body, according to the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS).
Australian Macadamia nut farmers set out to improve sustainability
Studies are being carried out by Australian macadamia growers to understand the sustainable characteristics of macadamia trees in a bid to improve farming practices to enhance environmental practices within the industry.
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California Almond crops projected to be down amid tough seasonal weather
Studies from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service have evaluated that the 2019 crop of Californian almonds, which are widely used in confectionery, will be 2.20 billion pounds, down 3.5% from the 2018 crop production of 2.28 billion pounds.
Academy of Chocolate conference majors on tackling cocoa sustainability
Speakers from across the international confectionery industry gathered for the Academy of Chocolate’s main event of the year. Neill Barston reports
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Mars forms partnership with Benson Hill Biosystems for cocoa productivity scheme
The Mars, Incorporated group is undertaking a joint venture project with crop improvement business Benson Hill Biosystems, aiming to enhance productivity and climate resilience of the cacao trees, that are essential for confectionery.
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Casa Luker joins Colombian government in cocoa production initiative
Colombian confectionery company Casa Luker has joined with the country’s government and National Cocoa Federation in pledging to produce deforestation-free and ‘peace-friendly’ cocoa by 2020.
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Mars calls for greater research on damaging cocoa crop diseases
Global confectionery group Mars, Incorporated has called for greater coordinated work on cocoa diseases, as it attends the International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP), Boston, America.
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Sustainable wheat scheme from Mondelēz targets 100% of its EU biscuit production
A major initiative from Mondelēz International has been confirmed with an expansion of its sustainable wheat sourcing to cover 100% of its biscuit brands in the EU by 2022.
Barry Callebaut signs agreements with Ghana and Ivory Coast on sustainability
Global chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has signed a letter of intent with the Conseil Café Cacao (CCC) of Côte d’Ivoire, designed to improve action on sustainable cocoa farming.
Seeking solutions for a fairer cocoa industry
Tackling major concerns over child labour and gender inequality, and an urgent need for greater overall support for farming communities formed some of the key themes of this year’s World Cocoa Conference. Neill Barston reports from Berlin.