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European Cocoa Association backs EU Commission’s plans for tackling deforestation
The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has welcomed plans being put forward from the European Commission for a regulation aimed at tackling the major issue of deforestation, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
‘Bite Back’ study calls for government action regulating high fat, sugar and salt products including confectionery
Manufacturers within the confectionery and snacks sector have come under fire in a new independent youth-led report which found a majority of products with health and nutrition claims were in fact high in either salt, saturated fat or sugar, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
The European Cocoa Association confirms major 2022 event
The European Cocoa Association (ECA) have confirmed its next Cocoa Forum event will take place in Rome, Italy, between 13-15 September 2022, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
BDSI confectionery group backs passing of German due diligence supply chain laws
Germany’s BDSI confectionery sector trade organisation has welcomed the country’s Bundestag parliament finally passing a national supply chain due diligence law, with major potential positives for the cocoa sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé and Barry Callebaut join signatories calling for EU action on deforestation
Major confectionery industry groups Nestlé and Barry Callebaut have joined a total of 11 leading food sector players backing calls for EU action to stem “an alarming rate” of deforestation, which has been linked to commercial commodity supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely backs UK’s Better Business Act supply chain law
Confectionery brand Tony’s Chocolonely has joined with B Corp UK ethically certified companies calling for the Better Business Act, delivering legislative change ensuring firms benefit complete supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade raises concerns for farmers rights relating to new UK Environment Bill
The Fairtrade Foundation is seeking greater assurances from the UK government over its new Environment Bill, which delivers due diligence measures banning British firms from selling products with a connection to deforestation overseas, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
NORC study on child labour in Ghana and Ivory Coast cocoa production finds more collaborative work required
A major study into progress of industry measures put in place to tackle child labour in key cocoa supply chains in Ghana and Ivory Coast, has found that while inroads have been made, there is a significant volume of work remaining, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Health campaigners call on UK government to take urgent obesity action amid pandemic
Health campaign groups including Action On Sugar and Action on Salt, have joined with 47 other organisations in calling on the UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson to urgently implement all remaining chapters of the government’s childhood obesity plan. Neill Barston reports
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory
European Cocoa Forum highlights key sustainability issues
The European Cocoa Forum brought industry leaders together to discuss a host of key issues at the heart of the sector. Neill Barston reports from Lisbon, Portugal
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation offers fresh Brexit warning over ‘Operation Yellowhammer’
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has responded to the release of the government’s Yellowhammer Report on the potential impact of a ‘No Deal’ Brexit, warning of the need for greater transparency.