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Exclusive video: World Cocoa Conference 2024 review
This year’s World Cocoa Conference produced a memorable three days of discussion and debate surrounding the future of the industry, with delivering greater farmer pay placed at the heart of the event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
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Premiumisation of chocolate market set to drive $45 billion growth by 2027
A continued trend for premiumisation in chocolate markets is set to fuel its continued growth by a further $45.78 billion by 2027, according to a new industry study, reports Neill Barston.
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Protesters’ petition calls on Storck confectionery to enhance action on child labour and deforestation
A petition signed by more than 41,000 concerned consumers has been sent to German confectionery group, Storck, with campaigners urging the business to ensure its chocolate supplies are child labour and deforestation-free, reports Neill Barston.
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World Confectionery Conference 2024: Tony’s Chocolonely interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks to Joke Aerts, Tony’s Chocolonely open chain lead, about her upcoming appearance at the World Confectionery Conference 2024 edition in Brussels, discussing its core mission of delivering sustainable confectionery, and other key issues facing the industry.
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Mondelēz pledges enhanced action on deforestation and emissions by 2025
Mondelēz International has claimed key progress on reducing its greenhouse gas emissions across its operations by 2050, in submitting a clearly-defined timeline for action in the wake of joining the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)’s Net Zero Carbon venture, writes Neill Barston.
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Cargill pledges to ramp-up targets on eradicating South American deforestation
Cargill has confirmed an ambitious target to accelerate commitments to end direct and indirect deforestation in supply chains within Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay by 2025 from key crops including wheat, soy and corn, which are widely used within snacks and confectionery ingredients, writes Neill Barston.
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Fairtrade issues COP28 plea to UK government to support farmers with deforestation laws
Fairtrade has issued a plea to the UK government at the COP28 global summit to fulfil pledges on tackling deforestation, and to ensure that polices do not negatively impact on small scale farmers, reports Neill Barston.
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Halloween may offer a host of major treats, yet major industry challenges remain
There’s no escaping the fact that Halloween now represents extremely big business for the confectionery sector around the world, with the US once again leading the way in terms of the sheer variety and diversity of spooky celebrations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
WNWN Food Labs unveils a trio of look-alike cocoa-free bar ranges
‘Alt-choc’ business WNWN Food Labs has unveiled plans for three thought-provoking new bars that take a leaf out of classic confectionery series, and underline a commitment to producing cocoa-free confectionery without child labour and deforestation concerns that have remained within the sector’s supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
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Ferrero’s sustainability report reveals continued progress on key operational goals
A core achievement has been delivered by the Ferrero Group, as it expressed confidence in achieving its principal environmental and broader operating goals as it released its 14th sustainability report, writes Neill Barston.
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Satelligence supply chain risk management partners with Oleon palm oil supplier
Palm oil supply chain risk management business, Satelligence, has formed a strategic partnership with industry supplier Oleon, in a bid to enhance its operations aimed at minimising deforestation levels, reports Neill Barston.
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Barry Callebaut moves to enhance Forever Chocolate sustainability targets
The Barry Callebaut Group has asserted that its core Forever Chocolate programme geared around lifting 500,000 cocoa farmers out of poverty by 2025 remains on track, according to its latest assessment, reports Neill Barston.
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Chocolate Scorecard sustainability study calls on sector to deliver living income goals
The organising team behind the Chocolate Scorecard industry transparency and sustainability study is calling on major chocolate producers to ensure an industry-wide commitment on delivering a living income for cocoa farmers within its supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
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