World Cocoa Foundation

World Cocoa Foundation president Martin Short confirms departure from his role

The president of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), Martin Short, has confirmed that he is set to stand down from the post after just under a year in the role, writes Neill Barston.

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

World Cocoa Foundation confirms new president to continue cocoa sustainability mission

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has named experienced non-profit sector professional Martin Short as its new president to continue its mission of driving cocoa supply chain sustainability, writes Neill Barston.

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

President of the World Cocoa Foundation, Rick Scobey, confirms his departure

Rick Scobey, president of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), described his role as ‘one of the great joys of my career’ as he calls time on five years in post serving the sector, reports Neill Barston

Focus: Cargill drives momentum with ongoing cocoa sustainability schemes

Ethical sourcing of cocoa remains a core issue for the sector, with manufacturers including Cargill, a sponsor of this year’s World Confectionery Conference, revealing its ongoing initiatives. Editor Neill Barston speaks to Kate Clancy, company sustainability manager, on tackling child labour, and supporting key producing communities

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

Key NORC report on child labour within cocoa supply reveals significant concerns still remain

It seems there’s rarely a week within the confectionery and wider food and drink market that passes without a major breaking issue that proves of significant impact and offers the industry plenty of reason to take a step back and reflect.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients