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Behind the scenes: The World Cocoa Foundation’s goal securing a sustainable industry for future generations
Few sector subjects remain as vital as the ever-more complex issue of delivering a sustainable cocoa sector. Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Rick Scobey, president of the World Cocoa Foundation on the state of the industry
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Cocoa Foundation Interview: President Rick Scobey
Confectionery Production speaks exclusively to Rick Scobey, president of the World Cocoa Foundation on its goals in driving greater sustainability within the sector, including tackling child labour, deforestation and increased farmer payments. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
BDSI welcomes German government commitment on sustainable palm oil supplies
The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has welcomed a key political commitment from the country’s federal government on ensuring greater levels of sustainable palm oil supplies, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Olam marks World Environment Day with measures to enhance its operations
The UN-backed World Environment Day is celebrated today (June 5) each year as a means of driving engagement on protecting the environment. This includes key issues relating to the cocoa and confectionery sector, including deforestation and climate change. Chris Brown, Vice President and Global Head of Environment, Olam International, offers his view on progress being made
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Cocoa and Forests Initiative plants four million trees in drive against deforestation
Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI), has reported major progress towards ending deforestation in Ghana and Ivory Coast, with four million trees planted and a million farmers receiving training. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut moves towards its sustainability goals in Ghana and Ivory Coast
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has reported key progress on its commitments to the Cocoa and Forests Initiative (CFI) working with industry partners and Ivory Coast and Ghana governments, aiming to end deforestation.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Love Cocoa launches luxury eggs linked to Cameroon tree planting campaign
UK luxury confectionery brand Love Cocoa has launched two luxury chocolate eggs including a vegan-friendly option, linking to its campaign to to plant 500,000 trees in north Cameroon to fight deforestation.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Industry report reveals blockchain could assist tackling deforestation
A report from Lumina Intelligence has highlighted potential for technology to address blind spots that have allowed land degradation and forest clearing to persist despite the chocolate industry’s push for deforestation-free cocoa.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Ferrero rated by WWF as leading business for sustainable palm oil sourcing
Italian-founded confectionery group Ferrero has welcomed results of a WWF Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard, which rated the company as number one out of 173 sector businesses for its sustainable sourcing policies.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa tackles major deforestation issues
The German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa (GISCO) presented industry leaders with key options for creating a deforestation-free cocoa sector, at this year’s Anuga trade fair in Cologne.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Rainforest Alliance welcomes EU move to help reduce deforestation
The Rainforest Alliance, which has worked closely with cocoa farming communities, has welcomed a renewed commitment from the European Union to reduce deforestation and forest degradation, as stated in the Communication from the European Commission.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
International Cocoa Council welcomes EU drive on tackling deforestation
The Ivory Coast-based International Cocoa Council (ICCO) has welcomed a policy initiative from the EU targeting increased action on deforestation within industry supply chains.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero confirms action plan for global Cocoa and Forests Initiative
The Ferrero group has confirmed its participation in the international Cocoa and Forests Initiative (CFI), through joining other global firms in producing action plans to tackle deforestation and support key African farming communities.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Mars announces actions toward deforestation-free cocoa supply chain
Mars Wrigley last week launched new commitments to preserve the planet’s forests, following the release of the company’s strategy to drive towards a sustainable, fully traceable cocoa supply chain by 2025.