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Guest Blog: Lidl and Tony’s Chocolonely point the way for how to deliver sustainable cocoa
Who grows my food, are they paid fairly, and do they use eco-friendly farming methods? These are some of the questions being asked by conscious consumers as the COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow this month brings issues of sustainability to the foreground.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Clock ticks down on COP26 to strike key deal on delivering crucial environmental agreements
When 95 year-old David Attenborough rose to his feet to address the COP26 climate event this week in Glasgow, he gained a deserved round of applause for highlighting the fact that the assembled leaders really could make a difference in making some tough decisions to save our environment.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Fairtrade farmers renew pleas to COP26 global leaders in driving climate change
A senior Fairtrade Africa cocoa farmer delegate has urged world leaders gathering for the COP26 environment conference to deliver direct solutions to a ‘dire situation’ for key supply chain communities affected by climate change, reports Neill Barston.
US stores take centre stage for national Fairtrade month campaign
Fairtrade America has launched its second annual, national campaign highlighting how buying its certified products can make a powerful difference to nearly two million farmers- including cocoa workers, participating across the movement’s global schemes, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, 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
Fairtrade progress on farmer payment offers hope amid ongoing challenges
The latest analysis from Fairtrade on its achievements on the ground in Ivory Coast offers some potential light at the end of an especially long tunnel.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Fairtrade studies reveal Ivory Coast cocoa farmers gained increased incomes
A major study from Fairtrade comparing cocoa farming household income in Ivory Coast over the past four years has shown boosted incomes and lower incidences of extreme poverty, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: consumers ethical Fairtrade choices on cocoa making a difference
As shoppers increasingly make ethical choices, they provide ‘vital lifeline’ for cocoa farmers, says Fairtrade movement as this month the industry marked World Chocolate Day. The organisation reveals key insights into consumer behaviour in buying ethical products- including confectionery
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Fairtrade’s video campaign tackles ‘unethical sourcing’ on World Chocolate Day
A major global campaign has been launched by Fairtrade, centred on a new stop-motion animation film, “Unwrap a Fairer Future,’ addressing key issues behind what it asserts are ‘unethical sourcing practices by some major chocolate companies,’ writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade studies reveal its work offers vital boost for Ivory Coast farmers
Latest research from Fairtrade into living standards for cocoa farming families has revealed that on average, those benefitting from its trading initiatives have seen a boost amounting to an average 9% to household incomes beyond essential provisions, reports Neill Barston
The World Confectionery Conference proves a decisive industry success
For this week’s blog entry, there can only really be one subject, and that is in offering significant thanks to the hundreds of colleagues and friends across the industry who participated at our debut World Confectionery Conference.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Fairtrade expresses concerns over key drop in prices for Ivory Coast and Ghana cocoa crops
Fairtrade has expressed key concerns at a ‘disastrous’ cocoa prices within key West African markets of Ivory Coast and Ghana, with potential impact on future sustainability for the industry, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade calls on UK government for action on ‘hidden’ carbon emissions in food supply chains, including cocoa
The Fairtrade Foundation has issued a plea to the UK government to actively tackle ‘hidden’ carbon emissions in British food supply chains – including cocoa growing markets, in an urgent bid to address global climate change, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Made In Africa: Behind the scenes interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Brett Beach, co-founder of the Made In Africa confectionery brand, on its rise over the past three years, challenges amid the pandemic and product launch plans for 2021