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Rainforest Alliance places farmer pay and EUDR legislation as key World Cocoa Conference topics
The Rainforest Alliance organisation is set to make a notable appearance at the World Cocoa Conference opening this weekend, placing farmer’s living income, EUDR regulations and regenerative agriculture as key issues for action to deliver on sustainability goals, reports Neill Barston.
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Ghana farmer video highlights plight of cocoa workers facing climate and financial challenges
An impactful new video produced by the recently-launched African Cocoa Marketplace (ACM) industry support services venture has revealed the plight of cocoa farmers in West Africa who are continuing to struggle in growing enough beans to earn a living amid major economic and climate-based challenges.
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Barry Callebaut unveils Future Farming Initiative with Ecuador high-tech venture
An ambitious move from the Barry Callebaut Group has seen it unveil plans for a Future Farming Initiative (FFI), based upon an initial pilot project in Ecuador, aimed at creating scaleable, high-tech, sustainable cocoa supplies for the global market, reports Neill Barston.
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Exclusive: Eyes of the industry trained upon the fifth edition of the World Cocoa Conference
This year’s World Cocoa Conference is gearing-up to be staged in the Belgian capital, Brussels. Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Michel Arrion, executive director of
the International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO), which is behind the key global event
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Fairtrade International strengthens its key human rights and hired labour standards
Fairtrade International has confirmed a key enhancement of its hired labour standards within its supply chains for markets including the cocoa sector, as it seeks to prepare for major legislative reforms being put forward within the EU, reports Neill Barston.
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EU reportedly set to remain on track to deliver EUDR deforestation regulations as scheduled
Despite pressure from a significant number of EU nations, the European Commission is reportedly not planning to alter its projected timeline for implementing the much-anticipated EU/DR import regulations relating to key supply chains including cocoa markets, according to a fresh industry update, writes Neill Barston.
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50% Cocoa farmer pay rises in Ghana and Ivory Coast could prove decisive for sector
These past few months, and even weeks have seen the full glare of the media spotlight upon the global cocoa sector as never before, with mainstream media picking up on its core significance right around the world.
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Guest blog: “Eggflation” hits shoppers amid Easter cocoa price crisis
Leading players in the UK chocolate industry have their eyes on the prize this Easter. However, there are many challenges to overcome, especially “eggflation,” explains Ramsey Baghdadi, of consumer analyst group, GlobalData.
ICCO forecasts 11% cut in cocoa production, as Fairtrade urges action on farmer income
The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) has revealed its latest quarterly data, as it forecasts a near 11% decline in global production, as key West African nations are hit by poor weather and crop diseases impacting yields, reports Neill Barston.
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Fairtrade joins social justice groups seeking to reform European Green Deal into global policy
A collective including social justice movement Solidar, the Fair Trade Advocacy Office (FTAO), Fairtrade International and the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) have called upon EU leaders to transform the European Green Deal on environmental legislation to provide increased support for farming communities, writes Neill Barston.
Barry Callebaut prepares to cut up to 2,500 jobs over 18 months
Barry Callebaut has revealed plans to shed around 2,500 jobs from its global workforce over the next 18 months, as it undergoes a period of major structural re-organisation, writes Neill Barston.
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BDSI raises fears over rapid cocoa price rises impacting confectionery markets
The German confectionery trade body, BDSI, has expressed fears over the rapidly accelerating price of cocoa, which is impacting on stock availability for chocolate manufacturers in the country and across Europe, writes Neill Barston.
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Exclusive: Cocoa prices hit fresh stock exchange highs, as pressure on global markets continues
Cocoa prices on the New York and London stock exchanges have continued to surge on the advanced purchasing futures markets, rising to over $6,400 a tonne this week, amid reports of hedge fund betting fuelling rates further, writes Neill Barston.
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Premiumisation of chocolate market set to drive $45 billion growth by 2027
A continued trend for premiumisation in chocolate markets is set to fuel its continued growth by a further $45.78 billion by 2027, according to a new industry study, reports Neill Barston.
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