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Cargill’s Sustainability Report reveals key measures to support global farmers
Enhancements to Cargill’s cocoa harvesting processes in adopting barcoded cocoa bags and digital (CMS) systems, 50% of sustainable beans in the global direct supply chain are now traceable from farm-to-factory.
Caobisco confectionery body calls for extension of EU-UK trade talks to avert major industry impact
With trade relations between the UK and EU nations set to undergo major changes from 2021, a renewed trade deal hangs in the balance, as Caobisco, the European association for chocolate, biscuits and confectionery reveals.
World confectionery bodies and companies join together supporting cocoa communities affected by coronavirus
A total of 30 companies and organisations including global confectionery groups have joined together to donate $835,000 for cocoa farmers during the coronavirus pandemic through supporting government emergency plans in West Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Innova Market Insights’ reveals major flavour trends for 2020
Global research group Innova Market Insights’ has released its latest report on global flavour trends within the food and drink sector, highlighting a key pattern of flavour being increasingly used to complement and develop the storytelling behind products and brands.
Ingredion releases sweetener targeting key confectionery sugar reduction
US-headquartered ingredients business Ingredion has launched its first polyol sweetener, Erysta Erythritol for the European and Middle East region for use across confectionery and bakery markets.
Cocoa farmers operating in Ivory Coast and Ghana gain digital support from Cargill
Farmers working in major cocoa territories based in Ghana and Ivory Coast are gaining key updates from Cargill’s digital farming tool helping amplify government measures around safety and sanitation designed to tackle the spread of coronavirus.
Fairtrade Foundation assists cocoa farmers operating amid coronavirus
Fairtrade International has confirmed a plan to increase flexibility in its standards to enable producer organisations to help protect farmers working within the cocoa sector amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Ferrero drives towards delivering Cocoa and Forests Initiative environmental targets
Italian-founded global confectionery brand Ferrero has joined other major firms in releasing its sustainability performance action plan to protect forests in Ghana and Ivory Coast.
Olam Cocoa sets out digitally-led scheme tackling child labour in Cameroon
Olam Cocoa has confirmed a new digitally-led initiative enhancing measures in Cameroon aimed at tackling child labour through monitoring and a specific programme of action.