supply chains
Tony’s Chocolonely forges debut media partnership with the Washington Post
Dutch-headquartered confectionery impact brand, Tony’s Chocolonely has forged a bold industry-first partnership with the Washington Post media that aims to highlight its campaign to end cocoa sector exploitation, which was born from investigative journalism, reports Neill Barston.
ofi reports progress on its Lascarcoco Indonesian sustainable cocoa initiative
Global ingredients solutions business, ofi, has revealed milestone achievements for its Landscape Approach to Sustainable and Climate Change Resilient Cocoa and Coffee Agroforestry partnership (Lascarcoco), writes Neill Barston.
Tony’s Chocolonely calls for EU Commission to re-visit proposals for year-long delay to EUDR laws
Dutch confectionery impact brand, Tony’s Chocolonely has added to calls upon the EU Commission to urgently re-evaluate its proposed 12 month delay to the introduction of EUDR landmark laws governing deforestation linked to supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Rainforest Alliance raises alarm over plans to delay flagship EUDR environmental laws
The Rainforest Alliance has added key concerns over plans put forward by the EU Commission to delay the introduction of the flagship EUDR laws aimed at preventing deforestation in European supply chains for sectors including cocoa, palm oil and soy, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & Forests Initiative claims renewed progress on tackling deforestation challenges
The key Cocoa & Forests Initiative has unveiled its latest annual report, which found 83% of its directly sourced cocoa from participating companies in Ghana and 82% in neighbouring Ivory Coast are now traceable to farm level, ahead of upcoming EUDR legal operating requirements reports Neill Barston.
Thanks for making our Brussels World Confectionery Conference a major success
This week’s missive is very much one of a heartfelt thanks to all involved with our fourth edition of the World Confectionery Conference as it made its successful return to the Belgian capital of Brussels last week.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Cocoa Foundation sets out risk assessments for EUDR compliance
A major move has been delivered by the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) in developing a comprehensive deforestation risk assessment methodology for its members to enable compliance with EUDR deforestation legislation, reports Neill Barston.
Cargill uses World Water Week to extend community support to ensure vital supplies
The Cargill Group has confirmed an extension of a joint initiative with the Global Water Challenge (GWC), investing over $5m into plans to assist communities to maintain vital water supplies in key international communities in its supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
World Confectionery Conference final registration countdown begins
We are now on the final countdown for our World Confectionery Conference, and our varied line-up of speakers are preparing to play their part in our fourth edition of the event which marks our momentous 90th anniversary in publishing.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Touton cocoa group seeks to raise its performance bar with its pact standard
French-headquartered cocoa business, Touton, has unveiled a key strategic move in launching its Pact Standard, a verified responsible sourcing system designed to create traceable, transparent, and sustainable supply chains for cocoa, coffee, vanilla, and other major ingredients, writes Neill Barston.
Nestlé posts six-month results revealing continued challenges, yet organic growth returns
Nestlé has posted its latest half-year results, with group sales at CHF 45 billion, down 2.7% and net profits flat year-on-year at CHF 5.6 billion, as global challenges within wider industry supply chains remain, 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.
Exclusive: Cargill places sustainability at the heart of the World Confectionery Conference
With our World Confectionery Conference fast approaching, editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive interview with Cargill on its ongoing sustainability mission within key agricultural supply chains including the vital cocoa sector.
Exclusive: Caobisco president Can Buharali confirmed to speak at the World Confectionery Conference
Can Buharali, newly elected president of Caobisco European confectionery trade body has been confirmed as the latest to become a keynote speaker for our World Confectionery Conference event set to take place this autumn.