supply chains
Fairtrade calls on UK government to reverse global development assistance funds cuts
The Fairtrade Foundation has issued an urgent plea to the UK Government to reverse significant cuts to its Official Development Assistance (ODA), which are expected to be reduced to 0.3% of gross national income (GNI) by 2027, reports Neill Barston.
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Fairtrade Foundation joins the 2025 World Confectionery Conference
The Fairtrade Foundation has confirmed sustainable cocoa sourcing lead, Jason Archie-Acheampong, will participate in the 2025 edition of the World Confectionery Conference in Brussels, Belgium, writes Neill Barston.
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Exclusive: Chocoa shines a light on cocoa’s future
Finding long-term solutions for the future of cocoa formed the hot concluding topic of key presentations for the final session of Chocoa’s Amsterdam Sustainable Cocoa Conference, writes Neill Barston.
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World Cocoa Foundation continues spotlight on sector’s ongoing major tests
Major environmental, social and political challenges facing the global cocoa industry will be given a prime platform next month for the latest WCF Partnership meeting next month in Brazil, writes Neill Barston.
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Exclusive: Chocoa tackles major cocoa sector challenges head on
Major challenges in the global cocoa sector were addressed during the opening day of the Amsterdam Sustainable Cocoa Conference, including environmental impact, farmer pay and greater urgency for collective action, writes Neill Barston.
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Tony’s Chocolonely annual report reveals revenue upturn and progress tackling child labour
Tony’s Chocolonely has unveiled its latest Fair report and annual results, achieving revenue increases of €50 million, a 33% year-on-year rise to a total of more than €200m for the past financial year, writes Neill Barston.
Germany’s BDSI urges greater government support to reverse production volume losses
Germany’s BDSI confectionery sector trade body has called on the nation’s government to support the sector, as it continues to face high energy and ingredients costs that the organisation has expressed concerns over the impact on its international competitiveness, reports Neill Barston.
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Registration opens for the 2025 World Confectionery Conference
With a host of key sustainability, innovation and technology developments continuing to evolve across our sector, we are pleased to confirm that registration for our fifth edition of the World Confectionery Conference in Brussels is now open, reports Neill Barston.
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Exclusive: Mighty Earth renews calls on industry to end cocoa-linked deforestation
The not-for-profit environmental organisation Mighty Earth has called on major players in the confectionery and cocoa sector to bring to an end industry linked-deforestation, as it publishes a fresh report on the key topic, reports Neill Barston.
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Cocoa prices experience renewed commodities surge to over $12,000 a tonne
Global cocoa prices have continued to surge this week, reaching a year-long high of around $12,500 on Futures commodities markets, amid a supply chain suffering sustained production deficits, writes Neill Barston.
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Ferrero: World Confectionery Conference 2025 interview
Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin reflects on the 2024 edition of the World Confectionery Conference and looks ahead to our 2025 event as it returns to Brussels, discussing key issues surrounding major supply chain policy including EUDR environmental legislation.
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Exclusive video: Ferrero World Confectionery Conference 2025 interview
With plans gathering pace for our 2025 edition of the World Confectionery Conference, we speak exclusively with Ferrero, which will be returning to play its part in the event once more.
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European Parliament votes though year-long delay to EUDR laws
After an extended period of political debate and wrangling, the European Parliament has voted decisively in favour of adopting a year-long delay to EUDR environmental laws, writes Neill Barston.
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Exclusive video: Choco Tec 2024 review
A host of major topics facing the confectionery and cocoa sectors were placed in the spotlight for this year’s Choco Tec event in Cologne Germany.
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