sustainability

Ferrero’s 12th sustainability report targets major carbon footprint reduction

21 July 2021

The Ferrero Group has released its 12th sustainability report, placing significant reduction of its carbon footprint by 2030 alongside maintaining sustainable cocoa sourcing strategies as…

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Barry Callebaut drives sustainability for its US ‘Better for You’ ranges

20 July 2021

Barry Callebaut is set to move its North American ‘Better For You’ portfolio to 100% sustainably sourced cocoa and vanilla.

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Cargill releases Decade of Impact report with global charity CARE on cocoa sustainability

22 February 2021

The Cargill group has unveiled its latest report with global humanitarian organisation CARE on progress assisting cocoa communities in Ghana and Ivory Coast, including targeting…

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Cargill drives momentum with ongoing cocoa sustainability schemes

19 January 2021

Ethical sourcing of cocoa remains a core issue for the sector, with manufacturers including Cargill, a sponsor of this year’s World Confectionery Conference, revealing its…

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Cargill studies find majority of consumers willing to pay more for sustainably sourced chocolate

14 December 2020

A major survey from Cargill has found that 70% of consumers in Europe are now factoring sustainability into their purchasing choices for product ranges including…

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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…

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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…

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Cargill’s annual report praises workforce amid major global challenges

12 August 2020

The Cargill group has released its annual report which acknowledges 2020 major challenges facing the agri-food sector, with coronavirus having placed a greater emphasis on…

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Time for business stars to shine with the World Confectionery Awards

5 August 2020

Plans for our rescheduled World Confectionery Conference are moving forward with plenty of optimism for our fresh date of 26 March, 2021, in Brussels, Belgium.

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Nestlé confirms ending Fairtrade KitKat deal after meeting cross party parliamentary group

29 July 2020

Nestlé has confirmed that it intends to drop its decade-long cocoa sourcing deal with Fairtrade in favour of Rainforest Alliance, following a meeting with a…

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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…

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Nestlé’s decision to cease Fairtrade cocoa sourcing sparks major concern from Ivory Coast farmers

25 June 2020

Fairtrade cocoa producers in Ivory Coast have expressed key concerns over a Nestlé UK and Ireland decision to switch from buying cocoa and sugar on…

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Key trends: Delivering on sustainability messaging offers key to packaging success

24 June 2020

Clearly and successfully communicating sustainability credentials to consumers is key to developments across food and drink sector packaging, including for confectionery and bakery ranges. This…

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International Cocoa Initiative report highlights need for urgent joint action

12 June 2020

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…

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Cargill’s target to eliminate deforestation from its palm oil supplies remains on track

9 June 2020

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…

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