Cargill’s Sustainability Report reveals key measures to support global farmers 28 May 2020 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… Read more
Cargill president Harold Poelma elected as chairman of the European Cocoa Association 27 May 2020 The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has elected Harold Poelma, President of Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, as its chairman for the next two years. Read more
Fairtrade report identifies greater combined initiatives required on key cocoa sustainability schemes 19 May 2020 A major research project from Fairtrade has identified that the cocoa sector requires greater levels of joint working on sustainability ventures to help effectively tackle… Read more
Fairtrade establishes producer resilience funds to combat coronavirus impact 11 May 2020 Fairtrade International has unveiled the launch of multi-million funding streams known as “Fairtrade producer Relief Fund” and a separate producer resilience initiative in response to… Read more
Industry stalling on Public Health England targets for confectionery sugar reduction 6 May 2020 Government-backed advisory body Public Health England set a voluntary target for sugar reduction for food manufacturers operating within the sweet goods and confectionery sector of… 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
Ingredion releases sweetener targeting key confectionery sugar reduction 1 May 2020 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… Read more
Cadbury undergoes its first major design rebrand in 50 years 27 April 2020 Cadbury has undergone its first major rebranding in 50 years for its flagship Cadbury and Dairy Milk bars, which includes a redrawn wordmark, new iconography… Read more
Fairtrade Foundation assists cocoa farmers operating amid coronavirus 16 April 2020 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… Read more
Ferrero drives towards delivering Cocoa and Forests Initiative environmental targets 8 April 2020 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. Read more
Mars Wrigley joins with major confectionery brands in progressing CFI cocoa initiative 3 April 2020 Mars Wrigley has joined with other major confectionery groups in releasing a performance update on its sustainability commitments within the cocoa supply chain in key… Read more
Swiss chocolate market records key annual growth 3 April 2020 Chocosuisse, the association of Swiss chocolate manufacturers, has revealed a market upturn during 2019, recording a 2.2% rise in sales to a total of CHF… 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
Mondelēz confirms support for major sustainability drives tackling pollution and waste 27 March 2020 The Mondelēz International global snacks and confectionery group has joined two key initiatives aimed at tackling plastic waste and pollution, as it moves towards 100%… Read more
Confectionery expert Baxendale aims to enhance Luker’s Colombian chocolate exports 26 March 2020 UK-based confectionery expert Andy Baxendale is to deliver a project with Colombian chocolate producer Luker, tasked with enhancing the company’s understanding of the British market… Read more