Ghana
The shocking tide of global child labour poses major societal and industry challenges
The latest figures from Unicef and the International Labour Organisation that reveal child labour has risen by over 8 million in four years, to a huge total of 160 million, are exceptionally shocking.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ICI reveals major plans tackling child labour in 2026 strategy
The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) has unveiled its 2020 annual report detailing progress tackling child labour, reaching over 422,000 children across five years in Ghana and Ivory Coast cocoa communities, writes Neill Barston.
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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.
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Fairtrade Foundation and Mondelēz drive grant scheme for Ghana cocoa communities
A significant support package has been awarded to nine Ghanaian cocoa farming unions as part of a Mondelēz and Fairtrade Foundation scheme to invest in new climate-smart small businesses on behalf of their members.
EU delegation meets online with Ghana officials over cocoa sustainability
The EU has continued web-based discussions with Ghana’s Cocobod cocoa organisation and the country’s Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, on delivering sustainability within the sector, writes Neill Barston.
Nestlé releases latest progress on tackling cocoa-linked Ghana and Ivory Coast deforestation
Nestlé has reported progress against its target of ending deforestation in its cocoa supply chain in Ivory Coast and Ghana, with replanting measures highlighted as a key priority as part of its 2025 Cocoa Plan, writes Neill Barston.
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Ghana and Ivory Coast governments report on combined deforestation CFI action plans
The governments of Ghana and Ivory coast, alongside 35 key companies in the cocoa and confectionery trade part of the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) have reported on combined actions tackling deforestation, writes Neill Barston.
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Fairtrade Foundation welcomes government’s revamped climate goals
The Fairtrade Foundation has welcomed UK government policy to cut carbon emissions by 78% by 2035, delivering a first in including global aviation and shipping within its targets, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut releases its second CFI deforestation report for Ghana and Ivory Coast
The Barry Callebaut group has released its second Cocoa and Forests Initiative (CFI) Progress Report, noting its contribution towards the industry-wide venture tackling deforestation in key markets of Ivory Coast and Ghana, reports Neill Barston.
Ghana’s COCOBOD raises prospects for African markets, and cracks down on illegal mining
The chief executive of Ghana’s Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) Hon Joseph Boahen Aidoo has called on local cocoa processors and chocolatiers to take advantage of the trade opportunities in Africa, facilitated by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, (AfCFTA).
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Olam reaches milestone of 100% child labour cocoa supply chain monitoring
Cocoa specialist Olam Food Ingredients (OFI), has delivered a major milestone of establishing child labour monitoring across its entire network of sustainability programmes operating in nine countries, writes Neill Barston.
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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.
Cocoa Association of Asia special focus interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston exclusively interviews Alvin Lee, of Cargill, as the newly elected chairman of the Cocoa Association of Asia, on taking up the role, and key personal and industry challenges for 2021.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
EU and US deliver cocoa sustainability funding for Ghana and Ivory Coast
Key multi-million funding towards delivering sustainable cocoa production in core markets of Ivory Coast and Ghana has been put forward by the EU and US-based Department of Labour, reports Neill Barston.
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