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Ferrero: World Confectionery Conference 2025 interview
Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin reflects on the 2024 edition of the World Confectionery Conference and looks ahead to our 2025 event as it returns to Brussels, discussing key issues surrounding major supply chain policy including EUDR environmental legislation.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Ferrero World Confectionery Conference 2025 interview
With plans gathering pace for our 2025 edition of the World Confectionery Conference, we speak exclusively with Ferrero, which will be returning to play its part in the event once more.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Fairtrade Foundation greets UK PM’s COP29 support for tackling climate change
Fairtrade Foundation has welcomed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s appearance at the global COP29 event held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in which he outlined key environmental commitments from the government, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: European Parliament votes through controversial ‘no risk’ country EUDR amendments
The European Parliament has voted through plans from the EU Commission to delay the landmark EUDR environmental frameworks – including controversial amendments on creating ‘no risk’ countries in relation to the major legislation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Combined industry action on improving farmer pay for the cocoa sector remains crucial for its future
It’s now been a full four years since Mondelēz released its pivotal ‘No Silver Bullets’ study that revealed the sheer scale of the $10 billion income gap that cocoa farmers in West Africa are facing to earn a living income.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Ivory Coast cocoa farmers remain concerned over comparatively low crop payments
The Ivory Coast has released the latest prices to be paid to cocoa farmers in the region that have prompted concerns from within the industry that has sparked concern from market observers that rates remain significantly below global and neighbouring country prices, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
French cocoa group, Touton, reveals core progress with sustainability targets
The French headquartered cocoa and commodity ingredients group has unveiled its latest annual sustainability report focused on delivering on its environmental and responsible sourcing targets, reports, Neill Barston.
Fairtrade calls on the EU to clarify major EUDR laws and agree support for farmers
Fairtrade International has called on the European Commission for urgent clarifications on how the now EUDR deforestation regulations are set to be implemented ahead of its fast-approaching introduction this December, reports Neill Barston.
Cargill celebrates gaining key sustainability accolade
The Cargill Group is in celebratory mood after having gained key honours at the 2024 BIG Sustainability Awards, noting its organisational impact.
Exclusive: Cargill places sustainability at the heart of the World Confectionery Conference
With our World Confectionery Conference fast approaching, editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive interview with Cargill on its ongoing sustainability mission within key agricultural supply chains including the vital cocoa sector.
US government and Ivory Coast farmers seek delay over EUDR implementation
The US government has joined a growing chorus of calls from farmers within the cocoa sector to the EU Commission for delaying the implementation of the upcoming EUDR regulations, reports Neill Barston.
Ivory Coast’s Conseil du Cafe-Cacao reported to have temporarily suspended cocoa exports
The Conseil du Cafe Cacao has temporarily suspended export of cocoa supplies throughout the remainder of June in response to ongoing key issues surrounding crop deficits, according to local region reports, writes Neill Barston.
Fairtrade Foundation’s mission remains vital three decades on
While the Fairtrade Foundation laid the groundwork for the movement in the early 90s, it was a couple of years later in 1994 when the UK gained its first glimpse of Fairtrade chocolate, which made notable national and international headlines.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy welcomes latest US Farm Bill
The Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy has welcomed the latest US Farm Bill that has been put forward by Chairman Thompson, which has set out America’s forward policy on key agricultural issues, writes Neill Barston.