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Fairtrade offers renewed concerns over cocoa chain sustainability ahead of World Confectionery Conference
Having played its part in our debut online World Confectionery Conference, Fairtrade International returns again for our debut physical event. Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Jon Walker, a senior cocoa advisor for the global movement, on some of the core issues at stake including raising living standards for farmers.
Cama Group unveils speaker for the World Confectionery Conference
Italian-based packaging systems business, the Cama Group, has confirmed that Wim Kruikemeijer, area manager for Northern Europe has been designated as the company’s keynote speaker for our upcoming World Confectionery Conference.
Tony’s Chocolonely signs up to the World Confectionery Conference
Pascal Baltussen, chief impact and operations officer of ethically focused confectionery brand Tony’s Chocolonely has become the latest major industry name to sign up as a speaker at our World Confectionery Conference this September.
Kerry ingredients confirms speaker for this year’s World Confectionery Conference
The Kerry Group has confirmed Alice Nongonierma, a senior protein scientist with the business, will be representing the global company at our World Confectionery Conference event this September, reports Neill Barston.
ICCO expresses concerns over cocoa crops, with global production levels forecast for decline
The International Cocoa Organisation today has projected a notable 6% decline in global production of cocoa to 4.923 million tonnes for the 2021/22 season, amid major headwinds from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, trade disruptions and increased freight costs, writes Neill Barston.
Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade group warns of major industry crisis
Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade body has warned the country’s industry is facing a severe combination of major challenges including the ongoing pandemic, rapidly rising energy costs and increased raw ingredients prices.
UK’s Fox’s Biscuits and Burton’s Biscuits confirm merger deal
The UK’s Burton’s Biscuit Company has confirmed a deal to merge with Fox’s Biscuits to form Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC), UK.
Koa start-up discloses all payments to cocoa farmers with blockchain
Koa, the Swiss-Ghanaian start-up, is launching a system using blockchain technology, that proves transactions and higher income for cocoa farmers.
Fairtrade Fortnight pushes for greater farmer income and consumer awareness
This year’s annual Fairtrade Fortnight campaign, beginning 21 February, has set out plans calling for fairer incomes for producers, including those in the cocoa sector, and further educate consumers on measure to tackle global climate challenges,