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Mars Wrigley joins with major confectionery brands in progressing CFI cocoa initiative
Mars Wrigley has joined with other major confectionery groups in releasing a performance update on its sustainability commitments within the cocoa supply chain in key African producing nations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Olam Cocoa confirms milestone actions for its global sustainability programmes
Olam Cocoa has confirmed considerable progress on its sustainability plans to assist with major issues facing the cocoa supply chain, as part of the Cocoa & Forests Initiative.
Barry Callebaut moves towards its sustainability goals in Ghana and Ivory Coast
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has reported key progress on its commitments to the Cocoa and Forests Initiative (CFI) working with industry partners and Ivory Coast and Ghana governments, aiming to end deforestation.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Industry report reveals blockchain could assist tackling deforestation
A report from Lumina Intelligence has highlighted potential for technology to address blind spots that have allowed land degradation and forest clearing to persist despite the chocolate industry’s push for deforestation-free cocoa.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely gains multi-million investment for tackling chocolate industry child labour
Netherlands-based ethical confectionery business Tony’s Chocolonely has accelerated its mission to achieve a 100% slave-free chocolate industry with a major €36 million investment in the business by Verlinvest and JamJar.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Chocoa hones in on sustainability
Travelling to Amsterdam for the latest edition of Chocoa, there is a strong sense of anticipation surrounding its key conference element. It is perhaps no surprise that its core theme centres on sector sustainability, which remains perhaps the most pressing of all challenges facing the industry. This is reflected by the calibre of speakers which […]
Fairtrade supports moves from Ghana and Ivory Coast to raise cocoa farmer payments
The global Fairtrade charity has welcomed an initiative by the governments of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana to raise the farm gate price of cocoa to $1,820 per tonne for all farmers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Fairtrade Finland launches “Chocogeddon” campaign to highlight climate change impact
Fairtrade Finland has launched a campaign highlighting the potential prospect of “Chocogedden,” the end of chocolate as we know it, raising awareness of the impact of climate change on cocoa production in key territories.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
European Cocoa Forum set to address major confectionery supply chain issues
Major issues facing the confectionery sector’s supply chains, including the potential for use of Blockchain payment systems, are set to come under the microscope at this week’s European Cocoa Forum.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Fairtrade USA confirms move to increase cocoa payments
Fair Trade USA has set out a policy of increasing its minimum price and Community Development Premium for cocoa by 20 per cent as of October 2019.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Ghana Cocoa Board expresses concerns over low revenues gained by African nations
The chief executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has met with the Standard Bank Group, as part of the company’s immersion programme of providing learning opportunities on how to grow Africa’s business and banking sectors.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Nestlé innovation challenge seeks sustainable cocoa production and eco-friendly packaging solutions
The global Nestlé group has initiated a research and development (R&D) innovation challenge in Africa, beginning in Ghana, examining issues including sustainable cocoa production and environmentally friendly packaging.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Hershey Company has joined major confectionery businesses for Cocoa and Forests Initiative
The US-based Hershey Company has joined other major confectionery groups in confirming action plans to protect forests and restore forest cover in the cocoa growing regions in West Africa.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International confirms its Cocoa and Forests Initiative sustainability goals
Global confectionery group Mondelēz International has set out its plans to protect and restore forests in cocoa-growing regions, in an effort to secure a sustainable future for cocoa by making farms more resilient to climate change.