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Fairtrade Fortnight 30th anniversary continues to highlight major tests facing farming supply chains
As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, the Fairtrade Foundation is set to move its Fairtrade Fortnight to September in a move to extend the celebration of it mission in continuing to campaign for improved farmer prices in supply chains including the cocoa sector, writes Neill Barston.
Mars makes strides with Sustainable in a Generation project, yet key environmental tests within supply chains remain
Mars has asserted it remains on track to achieve its 2050 net zero environmental goals, with the release of its 2023 Sustainable in a Generation report part of a $1 billion investment gearing towards achieving its milestone targets, reports Neill Barston.
Tony’s Chocolonely confirms need for retail price rises as cocoa sector supply challenges continue
Tony’s Chocolonely, the Dutch-founded impact confectionery brand, has informed consumers on its decision to raise prices across its group, as its cocoa supply chains face continued major challenges with farmers’ yet to reach a living income and renewed crop diseases hit yields, reports Neill Barston.
Touton delivers Cocoa and Forests Initiative progress, yet major challenges remain
The Touton Group has released its latest Cocoa and Forests Initiative report (CFI), in which it has claimed key progress, including doubling the amount of farms that it has engaged with as part of the key cross-industry initiative, writes Neill Barston.
Caobisco issues plea to EU Commission president on EUDR deforestation laws
The European confectionery trade body, Caobisco, has issued an urgent plea to EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen over significant concerns surrounding the implementation of the upcoming EUDR supply chain legislation, reports Neill Barston.
Global cocoa prices hit $10,000 again on Futures commodities markets
Cocoa prices on the commodities market once again tipped into the $10,000 a tonne price point, amid renewed pressure in the wake of an ICCO confirmation that crop supplies in key Ghana and Ivory Coast are expected to continue to experience a worse than anticipated deficit of supply, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Puratos Cacao-Trace scheme sets ambitious targets supporting key cocoa communities
As the chocolate industry continues to play a stronger focus than ever surrounding delivery on sustainability goals amid upcoming EUDR regulations, Puratos recently released its annual Cacao-Trace report.
ICCO figures show cocoa supply chain deficits amid high volatility in global prices
The International Cocoa Association (ICCO), has released its latest quarterly bulletin revealing that crop deficits are ‘expected to be higher’ than previously anticipated, amid a shortage of supplies coming forward from key West African producing nations of Ghana and Ivory Coast, reports Neill Barston.
Fairtrade sustainability training schemes make gains in Ghana and Ivory Coast
Results from a new Fairtrade study have found that it has attained a notable expansion in sustainable practices training provision for farmers under its West African Cocoa Programme (WACP), across Ivory Coast, Ghana and Sierra Leone, writes Neill Barston.
Innovative scheme assists Ghana women cocoa farmers
A key collaboration between the Seattle Chocolate Company and several sector groups has been formed to boost support for women cocoa farmers in Ghana, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa prices fall dramatically by 30% surrounding market liquidity fears
After hitting a major comparative peak last month, cocoa prices that were trading at around $12,000 on Futures commodities markets have experienced a sizable drop of around 30%, amid reported fears over a lack of liquidity in the market, writes Neill Barston.
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KIT Institute study notes key results for Nestlé cocoa income accelerator scheme
A report from the KIT Institute has revealed that Nestlé’s income accelerator programme for cocoa farmers has seen their household pay levels increase by a total of 38%, amid wider sector ambitious of delivering a living income for agricultural workers, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
AI-assisted analysis and enhanced data tools deliver key gains with ofi Cocoa Compass report
The latest ofi (Olam food ingredients Cocoa Compass report has revealed core gains in its operations, including revealing that over 30,000 farmers are now earning a living income through its engagement, leaving it on track to reach 150,000 by 2030, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Alex Assanvo urges World Cocoa Conference to reach for the moon
Alex Assanvo, of the Ivory Coast Ghana Cocoa Initiative urged assembled sector leaders at the World Cocoa Conference to ‘put our tools together’ to deliver on a long-held quest for a living income for farmers, reports Neill Barston.
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