50% Cocoa farmer pay rises in Ghana and Ivory Coast could prove decisive for sectorThese past few months, and even weeks have seen the full glare of the media spotlight upon the global cocoa sector as never before, with mainstream media picking up on its core significance right around the world. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Cocoa Conference pushed back a further year over coronavirus pandemicThe biennial World Cocoa Conference event due to be staged in Bali this May, covering major issues impacting on the sustainability, has been postponed for a further year, due to the impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, writes Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Supporting key cocoa growing nations remains of critical importanceDuring the past couple of years, there has been a notable trend for businesses across the confectionery sector becoming increasingly mindful of sustainability issues. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients
Mars Wrigley creates $1 billion fund for improving cocoa sustainabilityGlobal chocolate business Mars Wrigley Confectionery has devised a $1 billion plan over the next decade for improving sustainability within its cocoa supply chain, offering greater support to communities in key African cocoa growing countries. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
