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Caobisco joins major cross-sector organisations calling for urgent release of EUDR guidelines
The key European confectionery trade body, Caobisco, has joined with the European Cocoa Association and several other influential groups in calling on the EU Commission for an immediate release of guidelines surrounding the implementation of the EUDR regulations, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & Forests Initiative claims renewed progress on tackling deforestation challenges
The key Cocoa & Forests Initiative has unveiled its latest annual report, which found 83% of its directly sourced cocoa from participating companies in Ghana and 82% in neighbouring Ivory Coast are now traceable to farm level, ahead of upcoming EUDR legal operating requirements reports Neill Barston.
Mars makes strides with Sustainable in a Generation project, yet key environmental tests within supply chains remain
Mars has asserted it remains on track to achieve its 2050 net zero environmental goals, with the release of its 2023 Sustainable in a Generation report part of a $1 billion investment gearing towards achieving its milestone targets, reports Neill Barston.
Touton delivers Cocoa and Forests Initiative progress, yet major challenges remain
The Touton Group has released its latest Cocoa and Forests Initiative report (CFI), in which it has claimed key progress, including doubling the amount of farms that it has engaged with as part of the key cross-industry initiative, writes Neill Barston.
Mondelez delivers key updates on its major CFI initiative tackling deforestation
Mondelēz International has released a key update on progress surrounding its contribution to the Cocoa and Forests initiative (CFI) including aims to end deforestation in its primary forest supply chains within the next two years, writes Neill Barston.
Caobisco issues plea to EU Commission president on EUDR deforestation laws
The European confectionery trade body, Caobisco, has issued an urgent plea to EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen over significant concerns surrounding the implementation of the upcoming EUDR supply chain legislation, reports Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Mars calls for ‘uncommon collaboration’ tackling cocoa sector sustainability challenges
Tackling the many challenges faced within supply chains offers major tests, but as Harper McConnell, VP, of Mars cocoa sustainability explains from the recent World Cocoa Conference, there’s hope on the horizon. Neill Barston reports
European due diligence vote hailed as an ‘important milestone’ for supply chains
After an intense session of debate, the EU has finally agreed its corporate sustainability due diligence directive in what has been described as ‘a watered-down’ form, compelling large companies to mitigate on human rights and environmental factors in their supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability