supplies

ICCO cocoa organisation expresses concerns over global market impact of Ukrainian conflict

The ICCO International Cocoa Organisation has expressed concerns regarding the Ukranian conflict’s impact on its own agricultural sector, with crops and as well as valuable fertiliser supplies impacted by the situation, reports Neill Barston.

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

Latest ICCO results reveal cocoa market instability amid concerns over West African oversupply

The latest monthly figures from the International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) have revealed further market instability in the sector, as commodity values continue to fluctuate amid concerns regarding over-supply in key West African markets, writes Neill Barston.

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

Olam confirms 100% cocoa sourcing traceability in its supply chains

Ingredients business Olam Cocoa has confirmed it has now achieved 100% traceability of directly sourced cocoa across its international supply chain, reports Neill Barston

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

BDSI welcomes German government commitment on sustainable palm oil supplies

The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has welcomed a key political commitment from the country’s federal government on ensuring greater levels of sustainable palm oil supplies, reports Neill Barston

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

Raising the cocoa bar with Olam’s global processing facility in Amsterdam

With a dozen production sites around the world, Olam Cocoa has grown rapidly over the past 15 years, as Neill Barston found visiting its key facility in the Netherlands

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

Almond Board of California confirms exports remain steady amid pandemic

The Almond Board of California has revealed that the US almond industry, which supplies considerable volumes to the confectionery and snacks industry, is continuing to meet demand for healthier products amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, 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

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