supply chains
Olam International launches global food security contest
Olam International, in partnership with Agropolis Fondation, has set out to find for ground-breaking food security scientific research that can deliver transformational impacts within global agriculture – including supply chains for cocoa and snacks markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Sustainability
Nestlé decision to cease Fairtrade cocoa sourcing sparks major concern from Ivory Coast farmers
Fairtrade cocoa producers in Ivory Coast have expressed key concerns over a Nestlé UK and Ireland decision to switch from buying cocoa and sugar on Fairtrade terms, as the multinational company moves to a new deal with Rainforest Alliance. Neill Barston reports.
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Greater progress required on key schemes to lift African cocoa farmers from below poverty line
Edward Akapire (below), head of region, Fairtrade Africa West Africa Network, reflects his observations on the key improvements that need to be made within the cocoa sector that will deliver on the progress being made by farming reforms in Ghana and Ivory Coast It is 6.00am in Divo in the heart of Côte d’Ivoire in […]
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
International Cocoa Initiative report highlights need for urgent joint action
The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) is marking World Day Against Child Labour today (12 June), in releasing its 2019 annual report highlighting progress made and urgent combined sector measures required to tackle what remains a major industry issue.
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Hershey releases latest sustainability report focusing on support for its entire supply chains
The US-headquartered Hershey Company has released its 2019 Sustainability Report, revealing progress on key areas including its responsible cocoa sourcing scheme and supply chain improvements to support African producing nations. Neill Barston reports
Cargill’s target to eliminate deforestation from its palm oil supplies remains on track
A key environmental target is in sight for Cargill, with plans to track and eliminate deforestation within all its commercial palm concessions in its third-party supply chain by the end of 2020 on course. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Hershey extends its Cocoa For Good sustainability scheme
The US-based Hershey Company has moved to expand its Cocoa For Good venture, with a commitment to 100% direct-sourced cocoa in high-risk areas on its key African supply chains by 2025.
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Cargill’s Sustainability Report reveals key measures to support global farmers
Enhancements to Cargill’s cocoa harvesting processes in adopting barcoded cocoa bags and digital (CMS) systems, 50 percent of sustainable beans in the global direct supply chain are now traceable from farm-to-factory.
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Belcolade and Puratos combine for sustainable cocoa sourcing across six global locations
A sustainable cocoa sourcing programme from Belcolade and Puratos’ sustainable cocoa sourcing programme has been formed as a collaboration between the two companies and 8,000 farmers across six international production locations in response to coronavirus market challenges.
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Olam Cocoa supports key African cocoa producers with medical supplies amid pandemic
The international Olam Cocoa group has delivered a support package providing personal protective equipment (PPE) and key medical supplies to cocoa farming communities tackling coronavirus across Central and West Africa.
Fairtrade establishes producer resilience funds to combat coronavirus impact
Fairtrade International has unveiled the launch of multi-million funding streams known as “Fairtrade producer Relief Fund” and a separate producer resilience initiative in response to the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Sustainability
World confectionery bodies and companies join together supporting cocoa communities affected by coronavirus
A total of 30 companies and organisations including global confectionery groups have joined together to donate $835,000 for cocoa farmers during the coronavirus pandemic through supporting government emergency plans in West Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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Tomra devises virtual demonstrations centres amid coronavirus outbreak
The global Tomra equipment group is responding to the coronavirus outbreak through offering live virtual demonstrations of its sorting solutions.
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Olam Cocoa confirms milestone actions for its global sustainability programmes
Olam Cocoa has confirmed considerable progress on its sustainability plans to assist with major issues facing the cocoa supply chain, as part of the Cocoa & Forests Initiative.