supply chains
Ivory Coast’s 11% farmer pay increase falls short of industry’s hopes
The Ivory Coast has confirmed it is set to raise farmgate prices for cocoa by 11%, following calls from farmers for a significant rise in light of crop prices reaching sustained highs on global commodity markets, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Magnum ice cream women’s empowerment initiative marks World Cocoa and Chocolate Day
Magnum Ice cream has expanded its AWA female empowerment initiative for key supply chains farming communities in Ivory Coast, ahead of this year’s World Cocoa and Chocolate Day on 1 October, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Caobisco and Cius groups call for EU and Mercosur deal enabling key sugar exports
Caobisco European confectionery trade organisation, and Cius, the region’s sugar users association, have urged the EU and South American Mercosur countries to urgently conclude a free trade agreement enabling 180,000 tonnes of raw sugar to be exported to Europe, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Cargill focuses on keeping its Cocoa Promise
For the past decade, Cargill has worked in regions around the world aimed at improving the lives of cocoa communities. With the company set to play a key role in our World Confectionery conference next month, editor Neill Barston discusses major challenges with its head of sustainability, Kate Clancy
Ghana’s government raises cocoa prices by 63%, supporting key agricultural communities
A breakthrough in cocoa farmer pay has been achieved in Ghana, as the government has raised state guaranteed prices by a total of 63% in an active bid to raise income standards and tackle crop smuggling to neighbouring countries, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
BDSI and German NGG trade union strike nationwide pay deal following strike action
A key breakthrough has been achieved in an ongoing pay dispute within Germany’s confectionery manufacturing sector being settled, with an upgraded offer accepted by workers in the sector, following industrial action during the past month, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero’s sustainability report reveals continued progress on key operational goals
A core achievement has been delivered by the Ferrero Group, as it expressed confidence in achieving its principal environmental and broader operating goals as it released its 14th sustainability report, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars UK and DHL delivery facility crowns £350 million sustainability investment
Mars UK and DHL have joined forces to create an advanced warehousing facility, London Thames Gateway, as part of a wider £350 million investment and partnership between the two businesses, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill: World Confectionery Conference 2023 interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks to Waleed Nasir, a sustainability business development lead for Cargill, on his upcoming speaking engagement at the World Confectionery Conference on 5 October in the UK.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Satelligence supply chain risk management partners with Oleon palm oil supplier
Palm oil supply chain risk management business, Satelligence, has formed a strategic partnership with industry supplier Oleon, in a bid to enhance its operations aimed at minimising deforestation levels, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill joins 2023’s World Confectionery Conference
With momentum fast gathering pace for this year’s returning World Confectionery Conference, our dynamic range of major speakers is developing significantly. Taking place under a combined banner of sustainability, business resilience and industry innovation, preparations are building decisively for its hosting in the UK for our 2023 edition.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocolate Scorecard results highlights major need for raising cocoa farmer pay
The latest release of the annual Chocolate Scorecard from a group of 37 NGOs and universities assessing the state of the confectionery sector in terms of just how transparent and sustainable it is, has certainly provided some serious food for thought.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocolate Scorecard sustainability study calls on sector to deliver living income goals
The organising team behind the Chocolate Scorecard industry transparency and sustainability study is calling on major chocolate producers to ensure an industry-wide commitment on delivering a living income for cocoa farmers within its supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Cargill and Care combine with support for Philippines typhoon-impacted coconut farmers
Cargill has joined with non-governmental organisation Care Philippines to initiate a major agricultural regeneration project to assist key farming communities serving confectionery and wider food supply chains that have been hit by super typhoon Odette, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability