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Fairtrade confirms minimum price increases paid to cocoa farmers
Ethical organisation Fairtrade International has confirmed that it will raise its minimum prices paid for conventional cocoa from $2,000 to $2,400 per metric tonne at the point of export (FOB), marking a 20% increase.
Report reveals gains in Barry Callebaut’s sustainable cocoa sourcing
Swiss-headquartered chocolate and cocoa group Barry Callebaut has confirmed that 44% of its ingredients are now sourced sustainably as part of its Forever Chocolate programme, compared against 36% in 2016/2017.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Seeking solutions for a fairer cocoa industry
Tackling major concerns over child labour and gender inequality, and an urgent need for greater overall support for farming communities formed some of the key themes of this year’s World Cocoa Conference. Neill Barston reports from Berlin.
Making strides towards sustainability
These past few days have been very much about the World Cocoa Conference here in Berlin.
Sales figures for Fairtrade continue to increase
UK shoppers continue to show their support for Fairtrade, with new independent sales figures revealing that retail sales for Fairtrade grew by 7% in 2017, alongside increased business engagement.
Divine Chocolate posts its strongest trading figures
Fairtrade company Divine Chocolate has confirmed its strongest ever annual turnover figures, reaching £14 million for 2017, against £12 million for the previous year.
Whitakers gains sustainability certifications
UK chocolate company Whitakers Chocolates is now certified to manufacture chocolate approved by the Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade and sustainable farming programme UTZ, a move it says will broaden its opportunities in international markets.
Green & Black’s launches first non-Fairtrade product
Mondelēz International-owned chocolate brand Green & Black’s is launching its first product without an organic or Fairtrade label in the UK.
Sustainable cocoa production “paramount” to supply
Without investment in sustainable production the future of the global cocoa industry is uncertain, new research suggests.
Empowerment is key
Last week, I attended a conference in London which was hosted by Divine Chocolate to mark International Women’s Day, and what an inspiring day it was.
Cemoi acquires moulded chocolate specialist
French chocolate manufacturer The Cemoi Group has acquired US based molded chocolate specialist Chris Candies from private investors.
Ethical Christmas chocolate
The festive season is always a good opportunity to overindulge in chocolate, but when it comes to what types of product UK consumers buy at Christmas, new research suggests they look for those with ethical credentials.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory
Mondelēz and Fairtrade to expand Cocoa Life to Cadbury
Chocolate giant Mondelēz International is joining forces with Fairtrade to expand its farmer-focused Cocoa Life programme to cover Cadbury products globally.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Sustainability
Brits seek salty snacks free from additives
UK consumers look for snacks that contain natural ingredients and colours, according to new research, with many avoiding crisps or nuts with additive colours.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability