Ivory Coast
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.
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
One Tree Planted and ICRAF drive major Ivory Coast cocoa sustainability scheme
A major partnership between the One Tree Planted charity and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) aims to deliver a broad range of 550,000 new trees planted in Ivory Coast to help protect cocoa growing operations that have been stripped of their biodiversity through industrial activity, writes Cathy Watson.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, 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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocoa online conference opens with calls for action on cocoa prices and sustainability collaboration
The opening day of Chocoa’s online Amsterdam Sustainable Cocoa Conference featured a key discussion of the importance of sharing data monitoring of cocoa farming operations for the future viability of the sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Cocoa surplus and pandemic conditions see sector concerns, as market prices fall
The ICCO (International Cocoa Organisation) has released its latest market report, as it notes an issue with a surplus of supplies and the ongoing covid pandemic impacting negatively on cocoa prices, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Seven chocolate manufacturers named in Ivory Coast cocoa sector child labour lawsuit
A landmark court case has begun in the US against seven major chocolate companies on behalf of eight Malian young men who claim to have been victims of child trafficking, and forced to work on cocoa plantations in Ivory Coast, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Lindt & Sprüngli teams up with Koa for chocolate sweetened with cocoa pulp
Premium confectionery brand Lindt & Sprüngli has claimed an industry breakthrough with a partnership for what is believed to be the first chocolate bar series sweetened with dried cocoa pulp, reports 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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ICCO cocoa research symposium unveils September date
The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) and French institution Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) plan to hold the second edition of the International Symposium on Cocoa Research between 29-29 September 2021, in Montpellier, France, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Cargill interview: Cocoa sustainability focus
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston interviews Kate Clancy, sustainability manager for Cargill, on the company’s ongoing initiatives tackling child labour, working towards delivering improved farmer payments, addressing deforestation and due diligence of its cocoa operations, as well as examining its role as part of the World Confectionery Conference 2021
Focus: Cargill drives momentum with ongoing cocoa sustainability schemes
Ethical sourcing of cocoa remains a core issue for the sector, with manufacturers including Cargill, a sponsor of this year’s World Confectionery Conference, revealing its ongoing initiatives. Editor Neill Barston speaks to Kate Clancy, company sustainability manager, on tackling child labour, and supporting key producing communities
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely invites global chocolate makers to its sustainable cocoa supply platform
Dutch-based ethical chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely is inviting chocolate makers around the globe to participate in its sustainability-focused cocoa supply chain platform, writes Neill Barston.
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