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Ferrero releases third Cocoa and Forests Initiative report on tackling industry-linked deforestation
Ferrero has offered a key update on its progress on the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) projects designed to tackle deforestation, working alongside the governments of Ivory Coast and Ghana, as well as the wider sector, for its third annual report, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
International team assembles for global chocolate scorecard on ethical sourcing
A British-based Open University academic has joined an international team aiming to give consumers pause for thought by showing them which chocolates are more ethically produced through a global scorecard system, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Caobisco welcomes EU legislation plans for delivering deforestation-free products including cocoa
Caobisco, the European chocolate, biscuit and confectionery trade association, has backed EU plans for regulation on deforestation-free products, including the key cocoa supply chain serving the sweets and snacks sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Guest blog: There can be no climate justice without social justice
Deforestation is clearly high on the agenda for the cocoa and confectionery sector, as it seeks to hone in on key sustainability goals. Jon Walker, senior advisor for Cocoa at Fairtrade International, offers his view on major developments
Cocoa coalition of key confectionery brands welcomes EU progress on deforestation legislation
A cocoa coalition of chocolate companies including Ferrero, Hershey, Mars Wrigley, Mondelēz International, Nestle, and Tony’s Chocolonely, alongside Fairtrade International and Rainforest Alliance have welcomed EU progress on deforestation regulations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
European Cocoa Association backs EU Commission’s plans for tackling deforestation
The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has welcomed plans being put forward from the European Commission for a regulation aimed at tackling the major issue of deforestation, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Child labour proves a major focus for World Cocoa Foundation meeting
Tackling child labour emerged as a key area for the opening sessions of the World Cocoa Foundation partnership meeting, with its global members calling on industry for combined urgent action, writes Neill Barston.
World Cocoa Foundation set to address key industry sustainability issues
The latest World Cocoa Foundation partnership meeting is planning to address a host of key issues facing the sector including child labour, delivering a living wage, and a pressing need for due diligence legislation, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Earthworm sustainability venture seeks key improvements for Solomon Islands palm oil
Non-profit environmental organisation Earthworm, Swiss oils group Florin AG and supplier Guadalcanal Plains Palm Oil, have undertaken a venture supporting over 230 smallholders in the Solomon Islands with key agricultural training, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
EU report proposes due diligence action tackling major child labour issues in Ghana and Ivory Coast
An EU report into actions required to enable the ending of child labour within cocoa supply chains in Ghana and Ivory Coast has proposed a series of measures including delivering on due diligence schemes and increasing farmer payments, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut gains industry recognition for its ongoing sustainability operations
The Barry Callebaut Group has for the third year running been named by sustainability organisation Sustainalytics as among industry leaders in managing environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks with its supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Fairtrade America studies find US shoppers willing to pay up to 30% more for its chocolate ranges
Latest research from Fairtrade America has found awareness of its activities has increased by 50% among consumers in the past two years (standing at 41%), with shoppers willing to pay more for its chocolate ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa hails supply traceability gains in annual report
The Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (SWISSCO) has unveiled its latest annual report, detailing key achievements including its members committing to full supply chain traceability for imported products, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mars, Mondelēz, Ferrero and Nestlé call on EU to urgently deliver cocoa due diligence
Leading confectionery companies including Mars, Mondelēz, Ferrero and Nestlé, have called on the EU to reverse its decision to delay implementing mandatory due diligence legislation governing key cocoa supply chains in West Africa, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability