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AI-assisted analysis and enhanced data tools deliver key gains with ofi Cocoa Compass report
The latest ofi (Olam food ingredients Cocoa Compass report has revealed core gains in its operations, including revealing that over 30,000 farmers are now earning a living income through its engagement, leaving it on track to reach 150,000 by 2030, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Endangered Species Chocolate offers key eco-friendly Valentine’s series
Celebrating Valentine’s Day, ethically-founded Endangered Species Chocolate is taking chocolate gifting to new heights with its latest distinctive seasonal shapes collection, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Gudrun Belgian chocolate group releases sustainable cacao bites series
The Gudrun Belgian chocolate group has unveiled a key new sustainably-focused ‘upcycled’ confectionery series of cacaofruit bites that re-use the fruit’s pulp, delivering a saving of around 30% on what would previously have been wasted material, writes Neill Barston.
Cargill continues key move towards RSPO sustainable palm oil sourcing
Cargill has confirmed that from this month it is ceasing offering conventional palm oil in its US portfolio of products, which includes applications for confectionery, as it moves to offer the key ingredient through certified Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) sourcing, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Cargill World Confectionery Conference focus
This year’s World Confectionery Conference is set to be hosted in Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK, drawing together a wealth of dynamic industry speakers representing the full range of the global confectionery sector and its supply chains.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Unilever extends long-term cocoa and chocolate sourcing deal with Barry Callebaut
A major strategic move from Unilever has seen it extend its decade-long sourcing agreement with Barry Callebaut for supply of chocolate and cocoa, with the company owning key global ice cream brands including Ben & Jerry’s, Carte D’Or, Cornetto and Wall’s, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Pronatec claims first 100% organic Swiss cocoa processing with key industry venture
A major industry breakthrough is being claimed by Swiss firm Pronatec, which has completed initial tests on the country’s first 100% organic cocoa processing plant in Beringen near Schaffhausen, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa Coalition urges EU Commission action on sustainable sourcing
The global Cocoa Coalition, consisting of major confectionery groups and industry organisations, has urged EU nations to seize ‘a golden opportunity’ of plans from Ivory Coast and Ghana governments to create an economic pact for Sustainable Cocoa, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero publishes latest transparency lists of palm oil supply sources
Ferrero has revealed the latest in its lists of published palm oil suppliers, further underlining its commitment to sustainable sourcing practices, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Fairtrade celebrates brands joining its movement, including Russell Stover chocolates
Fairtrade America has celebrated a number of key brands becoming partners in recent months, including Hu Kitchen snacks, Russell Stover chocolates, and the Grace Farm Foods group, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Loacker confirms non-GM project verification commitment to transparent sourcing
Global confectionery brand Loacker has confirmed that it has gained non-GM project verification status, resulting in enhanced brand transparency, which will be applied to its Quadratini chocolate wafers and core classic flavours, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
AAK extends Kolo Nafaso shea scheme backing ethically produced chocolate
Global ingredients firm AAK has extended its West African Kolo Nafaso shea sourcing programme to support the growing demand for ethically produced chocolate confectionery, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut joins forces with Nestlé and Proforest for coconut sustainability scorecard system
The Barry Callebaut Group has continued its joint venture with Nestlé and non-profit agricultural organisation Proforest to create a sustainability scorecard targeting improvement in environmental standards for coconut production, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Fairtrade America studies find US shoppers willing to pay up to 30% more for its chocolate ranges
Latest research from Fairtrade America has found awareness of its activities has increased by 50% among consumers in the past two years (standing at 41%), with shoppers willing to pay more for its chocolate ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability