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EU ‘Team Europe’ major funding for cocoa sustainability welcomed by Ivory Coast

The EU is reportedly set to deliver €450 million in support funds towards assisting the Ivory Coast tackle major cocoa sector sustainability challenges of deforestation and child labour, according to the West African government, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, 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 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

Focus: Cargill drives momentum with ongoing cocoa sustainability schemes

Ethical sourcing of cocoa remains a core issue for the sector, with manufacturers including Cargill, a sponsor of this year’s World Confectionery Conference, revealing its ongoing initiatives. Editor Neill Barston speaks to Kate Clancy, company sustainability manager, on tackling child labour, and supporting key producing communities

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability