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Easter industry scorecard raises key concerns over cocoa sector sustainability performance
An industry Easter Scorecard on cocoa sustainability compiled by NGO’s including Be Slavery Free, Green America, INKOTA, Mighty Earth and the National Wildlife Federation has raised key social and environmental concerns over companies’ performance, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocoa highlights growing movement for private label cocoa sustainability
Hopes of driving a greater number of private label confectionery operations to actively engage with cocoa sustainability programmes for confectionery were raised by manufacturers including French-based Cemoi, as part of Chocoa 2021, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sternchemie expands its lecithin solutions including confectionery and bakery ranges
German-based lecithin specialist Sternchemie has expanded its series of non-GMO based solutions in response to a rising major demand for natural product ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero makes major transparency release of its key Ghana and Ivory Coast cocoa suppliers
A key cocoa supply chain transparency move has been unveiled by the Ferrero Group, which has for the first time disclosed the full list of farming cooperatives it works with, primarily in Ivory Coast and Ghana, reports Neill Barston.
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Hershey banned from sustainability programmes in Ivory Coast and Ghana
US confectionery business Hershey has been banned from sustainability projects in Ghana and Ivory Coast, after reports the business bought significant quantities of cocoa on the New York Futures commodities market, writes Neill Barston.
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Trend focus: Creating product transparency rises to the top of the agenda
Transparency emerges as a clear winner in Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2021 with brands upping their game to meet evolving ethical, environmental and clean label consumer demands, explains the research group.
Olam gains industry accolade for AtSource cocoa sustainability platform
The global Olam agri-business group is celebrating after its innovative AtSource sustainability insights platform for products including cocoa, cashew and rice has gained the 2020 Reuters Responsible Supply Chain Award.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
EU begins key dialogues with Ghana and Ivory Coast on sustainability
The European Commission has undertaken a key initiative this week aimed at delivering tangible improvements to sustainability polices within the cocoa sector, reports Neill Barston.
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Nestlé initiates three million tree planting scheme in Malaysia
A major environmental improvement measure has been unveiled by Nestlé, with plans to plant three million trees over three years through its Project RELeaf reforestation initiative in Malaysia, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
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
German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa agrees goals to support key farming suppliers
The German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa (Gisco) has agreed its latest objectives to help deliver a living income for key supply chain farming communities in Africa.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Solidaridad marks 50th anniversary supporting global farming including cocoa sector
Solidaridad, the organisation supporting farming communities around the world including cocoa farmers, is marking its 50th anniversary with a conference at its base in Utrecht in the Netherlands on 16 May.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability