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Ferrero, Mars, Mondelez and Nestlé join Fairtrade in calls for EU cocoa supply chain due diligence
Key confectionery groups including Ferrero, Mars Wrigley, Mondelēz International, Nestle and Tony’s Chocolonely have joined with Fairtrade International, Rainforest Alliance, and NGOs to push for EU legislation on mandatory due diligence relating to deforestation in cocoa supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero’s 12th sustainability report targets major carbon footprint reduction
The Ferrero Group has released its 12th sustainability report, placing significant reduction of its carbon footprint by 2030 alongside maintaining sustainable cocoa sourcing strategies as among its core goals, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Latest ILO and UNICEF studies find troubling rise in global child labour
Levels of global child labour have increased considerably in the past for years, by 8.4 million, to 160 million worldwide, according to studies by the International Labour Organisation and UNICEF, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero unveils latest palm oil charter in collaboration with Earthworm non-profit group
As global focus turns to World Environment Day on 5 June, the Ferrero Group has unveiled its latest Palm Oil Charter in collaboration with non-profit organisation Earthworm, as the business seeks to enhance its sustainable usage of the key market ingredient, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: CAOBISCO’s president highlights need for combined sustainability action
The president of CAOBISCO, Aldo Cristiano, has offered a keynote address at the World Confectionery Conference, placing a core emphasis on the need for the sector to deliver on key sustainability principles, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars, Mondelēz, Ferrero and Nestlé call on EU to urgently deliver cocoa due diligence
Leading confectionery companies including Mars, Mondelēz, Ferrero and Nestlé, have called on the EU to reverse its decision to delay implementing mandatory due diligence legislation governing key cocoa supply chains in West Africa, reports Neill Barston.
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Mondelez, Mars and Nestle back Consumer Goods Forum projects tackling forced labour and deforestation
Major confectionery groups including Mondelez, Mars and Nestle, as part of the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), have backed the organisation’s first ever Forest Positive Coalition of Action report, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
German confectionery market produces over 200 million Easter bunnies
A member survey from the BDSI (Federal Association of Germans Confectionery Industry) has revealed that in the build-up to Easter, 214 million chocolate bunnies will be created within the nation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Symrise joins AIM industry sustainability and human rights initiative
Symrise has engaged with a global initiative from AIM, the European Brands Association, devised to unite consumer goods manufacturers and their suppliers to focus on sustainability and human rights within value chains, writes 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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MIA chocolate brand named as among top three sustainable suppliers
Sustainability-focused chocolate company MIA (Made in Africa), has gained a coveted spot among the top three confectionery brands in an industry review by not-for-profit organisation Ethical Consumer, writes Neill Barston.
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Tony’s Chocolonely reveals ‘Sweet Solution’ chocolate, calling for greater action against child labour
Ethically-focused premium chocolate business Tony’s Chocolonely has launched its ‘Sweet Solution’ bars to raise awareness that 20 years after the industry promised to eradicate illegal child labour, it is still a factor within the sector, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero joins with Earthworm non-profit group to deliver Hazelnut Charter on sustainability
Ferrero has partnered with the Earthworm non-profit organisation in a move that will sees the confectionery group release its Hazelnut Charter underlining its commitment to human rights, environmental protection and sustainability principles within its supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
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Cocoa Barometer study calls for urgent major systemic sector changes
The Voice Network organisation has released its latest biennial Cocoa Barometer report on the cocoa sector, calling for major systemic change with due diligence frameworks, increased farmer payments and delivering enforceable human rights legislation, reports Neill Barston.
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