Cargill makes further multi-million investment into Ghana cocoa processing site 20 December 2021 The Cargill group has confirmed completion of $13 million expansion of its cocoa processing facility in Tema, Ghana, marking a notable expansion of grinding capabilities… Read more
Fairtrade raises concerns for farmers rights relating to new UK Environment Bill 13 November 2020 he Fairtrade Foundation is seeking greater assurances from the UK government over its new Environment Bill, which delivers due diligence measures banning British firms from… Read more
Cargill creates new digital supply chain mapping tool for consumers 6 October 2020 The Cargill group has unveiled a new digital portal demonstrating traceability in its cocoa supply chain and allowing consumers the chance to more closely examine… Read more
Fairtrade Foundation calls on UK companies to back greater due diligence of global supply chains 23 September 2020 The Fairtrade Foundation has called on British companies to increase their efforts to tackle human rights violations within global supply chains, including the cocoa sector. Read more
The Fairtrade Foundation gains key grants including support for Ghana cocoa farmers 24 August 2020 The Fairtrade Foundation has won two out of eight grants launched today by the UK Government, including an agricultural support scheme backed by Mondelēz International… Read more
Fairtrade report claims key progress on training West African cocoa farmers 5 June 2020 A series of schemes from Fairtrade International designed to assist cocoa farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast has made notable gains in improving conditions for… 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