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The shocking tide of global child labour poses major societal and industry challenges

The latest figures from Unicef and the International Labour Organisation that reveal child labour has risen by over 8 million in four years, to a huge total of 160 million, are exceptionally shocking.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Focus: Tony’s Chocolonely sustainability interview

Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, speaks to Paul Schoenmakers, head of impact at Tony’s Chocolonely on its key sustainability action tackling child labour in key cocoa growing nations of Ghana and Ivory Coast

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Lindt & Sprüngli teams up with Koa for chocolate sweetened with cocoa pulp

Premium confectionery brand Lindt & Sprüngli has claimed an industry breakthrough with a partnership for what is believed to be the first chocolate bar series sweetened with dried cocoa pulp, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Chocoa unveils major industry names for 2021 virtual event

The Chocoa cocoa and chocolate trade fair has unveiled major industry figures for its online event, including an opening address from ICCO executive director Michel Arrion, and representatives from Nestle, Cargill, and the Solidaridad organisation, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

US Ferrara company pledges major drive on plastics recycling

US-based sweet snacking company Ferrara has committed to ensuring all its confectionery packaging is 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability

Key sector report highlights value of digital payments to Ghana’s farmers

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has released a report with the UN-based Better Than Cash Alliance of governments and companies, aiming to bring about major payment efficiencies for farmers in Ghana through introducing digital transactions. Neill Barston reports.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Major industry study highlights supply chain imbalances driving confectionery retailing

A major sector study has been launched into retail product pricing trends for chocolate and cocoa-based products, examining how key improvements can be made throughout the entire production value chain to support farmers. Neill Barston reports.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Sustainability

United Nations venture delivers ethically-sourced chocolate series

The United Nations Development Programme has teamed up with the Fairchain Foundation to launch an ethically-sourced chocolate range known as the The Other Bar.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability

International Cocoa Organization appoints new executive director

The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, has appointed Michel Arrion as its new executive Director.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

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