poverty

Tony’s Chocolonely reveals ‘Sweet Solution’ chocolate, calling for greater action against child labour

Ethically-focused premium chocolate business Tony’s Chocolonely has launched its ‘Sweet Solution’ bars to raise awareness that 20 years after the industry promised to eradicate illegal child labour, it is still a factor within the sector, reports Neill Barston.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Ugandan farmer looks to reverse poverty with new processing plant

Ugandan farmer Anthony Kalulu is on a mission to reverse poverty in his region with plans for a new agro-processing plant that will supply biscuit and yogurt producers with high-quality cassava flour, reports Rebecca Tee.

Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

Tony’s Chocolonely is not so lonely anymore in its global mission for slave free chocolate

With physical meetings all but impossible around the world owing to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it’s good to see businesses staging some strong topical food for thought online, including Tony’s Chocolonely’s latest webinar presentation. As we have previously reported, the company’s core mission of striving to help the chocolate sector achieve 100% slave free production […]

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

Tony’s Chocolonely commits to paying Living Income Reference Price

Chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely has committed to raising the price it pays for cocoa to reach the Living Income Reference Price introduced by Fairtrade.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory

Fairtrade Fortnight aims for living wage for Ivory Coast farmers

Fairtrade Fortnight began in the UK this week, and its commendable work has an especially potent message this year. Its core aim for 2019 centres on calling on assistance for women cocoa farmers in West Africa, specifically Ivory Coast, the vast majority of whom are working in below poverty line conditions. Though this may not […]

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability

Events

Sat

18

Jan

Sigep World

Having newly rebranded as Sigep World, the major event for the foodservice sector is set to place a significant spotlight on developments across the bakery, confectionery, gelato and pizza market segments. The event, held in Rimini, Italy, has traditionally offered a strong platform for its domestic businesses, but is attracting a growing number of international participants.

Sun

19

Jan

The SFA Winter Fancy Food & Confection Show

The Winter Fancy Food Show offers trend-setting makers, buyers, and distributors a first look at the products, flavors, and ideas set to reshape retail shelves and menu listings across the country and the world.

Sun

2

Feb

ISM & ProSweets

ISM returns for 2025 celebrating the global confectionery company, with new products from around the world, as well as highlighting the latest trends and developments for the global confectionery and snacks markets. Its companion show, ProSweets, is set to once again showcase the best in equipment, systems and ingredients for the segment. Confectionery Production will be on hand to report live as a media partner. See ism-cologne.com

Tue

4

Feb

Chocoa

Chocoa is set to offer a host of key cocoa and chocolate presentations and displays of new products from across the sector, with sustainability being a core consideration for the event, as the industry continues to grapple with notable challenges. The show, taking place in Amsterdam, forms part of a week-long series of industry celebrations.

Wed

19

Mar

World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting

The World Cocoa Foundation’s latest partnership meeting is being staged at a notably challenging point for the sector, which is amid a particularly turbulent period of supply chain challenges that will come under the microscope during the event.

Being held in Sao Paulo, the meeting will feature some of the sector’s most respected names, offering insights into how combined solutions can be formed for the industry’s future.

Thu

11

Sep

World Confectionery Conference

Our fifth edition of the World Confectionery Conference is set to make a notable return to Brussels, Belgium for 2025, after successful celebrations for Confectionery Production magazine’s 90th anniversary for the 2024 edition. The event will cover the full spectrum of the industry, from finished product advancements, through to equipment, systems and ingredients topics, as well as key industry trends that are shaping the sector. For updates, follow the website confectioneryconference.com

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