Nigeria cocoa exporters reveal issues over currency shortage impacting the sectorFurther turbulence within Africa’s cocoa sector has been revealed, as Nigeria’s export markets become the latest to become unsettled, with reports of a shortfall in cash to pay labourers and logistics staff, writes Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Toblerone bars used in campaign for release of abducted Nigerian teenager Leah SharibuUS author and humanitarian Reno Omokri has continued his campaign for the release of abducted Nigerian teenager Leah Sharibu in creating personalised Toblerone chocolate bars carrying her name to raise the profile of her case, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients
Nestlé innovation challenge seeks sustainable cocoa production and eco-friendly packaging solutionsThe 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
Academy of Chocolate conference majors on tackling cocoa sustainabilitySpeakers from across the international confectionery industry gathered for the Academy of Chocolate’s main event of the year. Neill Barston reports Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
