BDSI calls for measures ensuring living income payments directly reach cocoa farmers 21 July 2020 The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has made a plea for measures to ensure a new trading tariff to be paid on… Read more
World confectionery bodies and companies join together supporting cocoa communities affected by coronavirus 5 May 2020 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… Read more
Jacobs Foundation joins forces with confectionery industry tackling child labour 28 April 2020 A joint venture has been launched between the Jacobs Foundation, a global youth development organisation, and major players in the chocolate sector to create a… Read more
Olam Cocoa confirms milestone actions for its global sustainability programmes 3 April 2020 Olam Cocoa has confirmed considerable progress on its sustainability plans to assist with major issues facing the cocoa supply chain, as part of the Cocoa… Read more
Olam Cocoa sets out digitally-led scheme tackling child labour in Cameroon 6 March 2020 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. Read more