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Virtual Eko Chocolate show celebrates global cocoa industry
HRM Oba Dokun Thompson, a traditional regional ruler from Nigeria, and cocoa industry expert, reflected on the recent Eko Chocolate Show 2021 edition, which featured contributions from the UK’s Academy of Chocolate and York Cocoa Works.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade urges EU to back living incomes in West African cocoa supply chains
Fairtrade has urged the European Commission and governments across the continent to recognise living incomes in upcoming human rights due diligence regulation for the region’s chocolate and cocoa sector, reports Neill Barston.
Nestlé releases latest shared value sustainability report
The Nestlé group has unveiled its 2020 Creating Shared Value (CSV) and Sustainability Report that has underlined the completion of the majority of its sustainability commitments including on child labour and deforestation, reports Neill Barston.
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Cargill teams up with Nestlé for major scheme supporting Indonesian cocoa farmers
The US-headquartered Cargill group has agreed a major new partnership with Nestlé as an extension of the Swiss company’s cocoa plan, in order to benefit farmers working in the sector within Sulawesi, Indonesia, writes Neill Barston.
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BDSI reports gains for cocoa sustainability amid concerns over falling confectionery exports
The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has welcomed results of its latest study revealing 77% of product ranges sold in the country now use sustainably certified cocoa – up seven per cent from 2019, writes Neill Barston.
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Chocoa online conference opens with calls for action on cocoa prices and sustainability collaboration
The opening day of Chocoa’s online Amsterdam Sustainable Cocoa Conference featured a key discussion of the importance of sharing data monitoring of cocoa farming operations for the future viability of the sector, writes Neill Barston.
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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.
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Cargill releases Decade of Impact report with global charity CARE on cocoa sustainability
The Cargill group has unveiled its latest report with global humanitarian organisation CARE on progress assisting cocoa communities in Ghana and Ivory Coast, including targeting support for women, and tackling child labour, writes Neill Barston
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Lindt & Sprüngli teams up with Koa for chocolate sweetened with cocoa pulp
Premium confectionery brand Lindt & Sprüngli has claimed an industry breakthrough with a partnership for what is believed to be the first chocolate bar series sweetened with dried cocoa pulp, reports Neill Barston.
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Mars Wrigley delivers latest human rights report on its cocoa supply chain actions
Mars Wrigley has released a major industry report detailing its efforts and progress on helping deliver impact on human rights in the cocoa supply chain, writes Neill Barston.
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Nestlé names sustainably sourced cocoa among key areas for 2050 climate impact goals
The Nestlé group has placed supporting sustainably sourced cocoa as among key targets for achieving its ambitious 2050 net-zero climate goals, writes, Neill Barston.
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Chocoa unveils major industry names for 2021 virtual event
The Chocoa cocoa and chocolate trade fair has unveiled major industry figures for its online event, including an opening address from ICCO executive director Michel Arrion, and representatives from Nestle, Cargill, and the Solidaridad organisation, reports Neill Barston.
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Ritter Sport calls for revamp of German food legislation over latest 100% cacao bars
Premium confectionery brand Ritter Sport has called for German food legislation to be re-examined surrounding the launch of its new confectionery bar – which cannot legally be called chocolate, writes Neill Barston.
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ICCO cocoa research symposium unveils September date
The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) and French institution Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) plan to hold the second edition of the International Symposium on Cocoa Research between 29-29 September 2021, in Montpellier, France, writes Neill Barston.
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