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Cocoa Horizons Foundation scheme shows key supply chain sustainability gains
The Cocoa Horizons Foundation, an independent non-profit organisation established by Barry Callebaut to improve the lives of cocoa farmers, has released its latest annual performance update, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut records progress against Forever Chocolate sustainability goals
Barry Callebaut has reported further progress against its ambitious Forever Chocolate campaign to help lift 500,000 cocoa farmers in its supply chain by 2025, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley furthers sustainability work with release of interactive cocoa farm maps
Mars Wrigley has released a key update on its progress for sustainably sourcing cocoa from key markets, including a major move digitally mapping an increasing number of its farming suppliers from across 13 countries, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut expands cocoa sustainability with farm mapping in Ghana, Ivory Coast and Cameroon
A major milestone has been unveiled by the Barry Callebaut group in its sustainability policies through disclosing its direct cocoa suppliers in core markets of Ivory Coast, Ghana and Cameroon, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Emerging Canadian artisan confectionery market on the rise
While the Canadian chocolate market is dominated by major manufacturers, such as Nestlé, Hershey, Mondelēz, Lindt, Mars and Ferrero – a diverse artisanal sector is fast rising, as consumers seek out premium products that are locally produced and often marketed to specific target customers, writes Daniel Sekulich
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Godiva becomes latest confectionery brand to join Earthworm Foundation
The global Godiva confectionery brand has been confirmed as the latest premium brand to join the not-for-profit Earthworm Foundation, as part of its ongoing campaigning for key environmental improvements for the cocoa supply chain sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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, mean 50 percent of sustainable beans in the global direct supply chain are now traceable from farm-to-factory.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ethical chocolate company, Tony Chocolonely arrives in the UK
Dutch ethical chocolate company Tony’s Chocolonely has launched its products on the UK market for the first time.
Cargill puts forward plans to tackle deforestation in its cocoa supply chain
Ambitious plans have been put forward by global ingredients group Cargill, aiming to eliminate deforestation from its cocoa supply chain.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability