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ICCO forecasts 11% cut in cocoa production, as Fairtrade urges action on farmer income
The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) has revealed its latest quarterly data, as it forecasts a near 11% decline in global production, as key West African nations are hit by poor weather and crop diseases impacting yields, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Divine Chocolate extends series with latest Easter offerings
Fairtrade chocolate brand Divine has extended its portfolio further, just in time for Easter, with a special seasonal line-up, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Fairtrade International marks World Day of Social Justice
Fairtrade International is marking World Day of Social Justice today, through partnering with the an International Labour Organisation initiative, the Global Coalition for Social Justice, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference Exclusive: Fairtrade Foundation continues fight for farmers’ rights
This year’s World Confectionery Conference will again feature a keynote speaking contribution from Fairtrade on its positive action with the crucial cocoa supply chain. Neill Barston speaks to Surmaya Talyarkhan, senior sustainability sourcing manager for cocoa, at Fairtrade Foundation, who discusses her work ahead of appearing at our 2023 show.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade America appoints Amanda Archila executive director
Fairtrade America has unveiled Amanda Archila as the organisation’s executive director, as it continues its social justice goals within the region, reports Neill Barston.
Fairtrade extends major International Trade Centre partnership to assist key sector farming communities
Fairtrade has confirmed an enhanced partnership with the International Trade Centre (ITC) the joint agency of the World Trade Organisation and the UN, targeting urgent assistance enabling farmers to access new markets, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade International gains ‘superbrand’ status recognising its human rights work
A major boost to Fairtrade Foundation has been delivered in gaining ‘Superbrand’ status for its public perception in the UK, including work supporting key communities in cocoa and wider agricultural supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
Fairtrade releases human rights and environmental due diligence guide for farming communities, including cocoa workers
The Fairtrade movement has taken a significant step to assist smallholder farmer organisations, including those within cocoa markets, in introducing a new guide raising awareness of human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD), reports Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Fairtrade prepares for World Confectionery Conference with fresh warning on threat to cocoa sustainability
As he returns once again to our conference, Jon Walker asserts that despite his belief in the ongoing mission of Fairtrade, the cost of living crisis around the world holds major challenges for those farming in the West African cocoa market.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Belgian premium chocolate brand Guylian confirms plans to convert to Fairtrade cocoa
Belgian premium chocolate brand Guylian has formed a partnership with Fairtrade, which will see the brand convert 100% of its cocoa to align with the global ethical movement, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Fairtrade report highlights key means of supporting cocoa growing co-operatives
Proposals for improving cocoa farming co-operatives have been revealed in a new report from the Fairtrade Foundation examining best practice in supporting core farming communities serving the confectionery sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade appoints Sandra Uwera as new global CEO
Fairtrade International has appointed Sandra Uwera as its new global CEO to lead its ongoing social justice and sustainability mission, including improving conditions for communities serving cocoa supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
Love Cocoa extends Easter offering
Love Cocoa, the ethical British chocolate company created by James Cadbury, launches two new chocolate eggs to add to its Easter collection.
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