humanitarian aid

UK’s Fudge Kitchen releases limited edition series in support of Ukraine

UK confectionery brand Fudge Kitchen has released a limited-edition series, with all proceeds going to Direct Relief – a humanitarian aid organisation working on the ground in Ukraine for urgent medical care and emergency response.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products

Barry Callebaut suspends capital investment in Russia, responding to Ukrainian conflict

Barry Callebaut has confirmed that it is to suspend its capital investments in Russia in the wake of ongoing conflict with Ukraine, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Sustainability

Ukraine president urges Nestlé to completely withdraw business activity in Russia

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly called on major Swiss companies including Nestlé to cease trading in Russia, following the country’s invasion of its Eastern European neighbour last month, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Sustainability

Mars pledges additional funding for Ukrainian humanitarian aid

Mars Wrigley has pledged to increase its aid to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict, with a total of $10 million now confirmed for the business towards humanitarian causes, writes Neill Barston.

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Ferrero joins Ukraine humanitarian aid, as Messe Düsseldorf welcomes refugees

Ferrero has added its voice to major industry concerns for the war in Ukraine, stating it is ‘deeply saddened by the terrible situation,’ as it places €1 million into humanitarian aid and halts operations in the country, writes Neill Barston.

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Care aid group joins with Cargill and Starbucks for cocoa farming community venture

Humanitarian aid organisation Care has teamed up with Cargill and The Starbucks Foundation for a renewed venture financially assisting hard-pressed cocoa growing communities in Ivory Coast, reports Neill Barston.

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Ethical chocolate firm MIA urges support for drought-hit Madagascan communities

Bean-to-bar ethical chocolate company MIA (Made In Africa), has urged support for a humanitarian crisis unfolding in Madagascar, its core cocoa production partner, with populations facing a threat of starvation amid extended droughts, reports Neill Barston.

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Fairtrade raises concerns for Central American cocoa communities hit by hurricane Eta

Fairtrade has raised concerns for cocoa farmers operating with its initiatives in Central America, as they face mounting losses from crops extensively damaged by Hurricane Eta this month, reports Neill Barston

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