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Fairtrade International strengthens its key human rights and hired labour standards

Fairtrade International has confirmed a key enhancement of its hired labour standards within its supply chains for markets including the cocoa sector, as it seeks to prepare for major legislative reforms being put forward within the EU, reports Neill Barston.

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

Fairtrade extends major International Trade Centre partnership to assist key sector farming communities

Fairtrade has confirmed an enhanced partnership with the International Trade Centre (ITC) the joint agency of the World Trade Organisation and the UN, targeting urgent assistance enabling farmers to access new markets, reports Neill Barston.

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

tna assists communities in Tanzania amid UN’s International Day of Education

Australian-headquartered equipment group Tna solutions has marked the UN’s International Day of Eduction with progress for its work within Africa through its Nadia and Alf Taylor Foundation, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability

Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider moves to offer reassurance to Ukraine-based employees

The CEO of Nestlé, Mark Schneider, has moved to offer reassurance of support for its employees in Ukraine amid ‘unspeakable human suffering’ from the ongoing conflict with Russia, as the business records a first quarter upturn, reports Neill Barston.

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

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

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