sustainability
International Cocoa Initiative report highlights need for urgent joint action
The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) is marking World Day Against Child Labour today (12 June), in releasing its 2019 annual report highlighting progress made and urgent combined sector measures required to tackle what remains a major industry issue.
Cargill’s target to eliminate deforestation from its palm oil supplies remains on track
A key environmental target is in sight for Cargill, with plans to track and eliminate deforestation within all its commercial palm concessions in its third-party supply chain by the end of 2020 on course.
Fairtrade report claims key progress on training West African cocoa farmers
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 communities, according to a progress study.
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.
Cargill president Harold Poelma elected as chairman of the European Cocoa Association
The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has elected Harold Poelma, President of Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, as its chairman for the next two years.
Fairtrade report identifies greater combined initiatives required on key cocoa sustainability schemes
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 significant levels of farmer poverty that remain a crucial factor for confectionery supply chains.
Fairtrade establishes producer resilience funds to combat coronavirus impact
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 the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Jacobs Foundation joins forces with confectionery industry tackling child labour
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 national action plan tackling child labour in Ivory Coast.
Food and Drink Federation joins action on recyclable material in plastic packaging
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has joined an initiative with The British Plastics Federation (BPF) and the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) to announce the launch of new guidelines, Recycled Content Used In Plastic Packaging Applications.