human rights
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
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
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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Mars claims key breakthrough in delivering deforestation-free palm oil
A key environmental performance breakthrough has been achieved by Mars, Incorporated, as the group confirms its Palm Positive Plan has delivered a deforestation-free palm oil supply chain, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Fairtrade Foundation calls on UK companies to back greater due diligence of global supply chains
The Fairtrade Foundation has called on British companies to increase their efforts to tackle human rights violations within global supply chains, including the cocoa sector, reports Neill Barston
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Environmental and human rights groups unite for declaration urging cocoa sustainability action
A total of 350 environmental, human rights and NGO groups have combined as signatories for a landmark letter urging the governments of Ivory Coast and Ghana to take key steps ensuring environmental sustainability and support for farmers within the cocoa supply chain. Neill Barston reports.
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Companies make joint call for human rights within value chains
A total of Forty-two German corporate groups including confectionery, ingredients and food businesses such as Ritter Sport,Nestlé and Symrise have spoken out in a joint statement to create a law on human rights and environmental due diligence within trading value chains.
Mars joins global initiative promoting human rights as part of work supporting cocoa growing sector
Global manufacturer Mars, Incorporated has joined a coalition of 34 leading international companies committed to increasing business action to advance human rights throughout their value chains.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Nestlé pilot scheme aims to tackle human rights and labour abuses in palm oil supply
Ambitious plans have been put forward by Nestlé for a collaboration with Sime Darby Plantation (SDP), piloting a scheme aiming to tackle human and labour rights abuses within the company’s palm oil supply chain in Malaysia.
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