Ferrero has published its third report showcasing its progress under the Cocoa & Forests Initiative – a comprehensive program of projects delivered across Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to help end deforestation and preserve forests.

Uwera steps into the role following the departure of Dr. Nyagoy Nyong’o, who served as interim global CEO until March 31.

GNT has unveiled a sustainability roadmap for 2030 to optimize its environmental and social impacts across its global operations.

Koa has implemented a new, tamper-proof and scalable transparency system that records payments made to cocoa smallholders.

CARE, in collaboration with Cargill and The Starbucks Foundation, is launching a new effort designed to support cocoa-growing communities in Côte d’Ivoire, building on decades of CARE’s experience in developing Village Saving and Loans Associations.

“This year, we celebrate the fifth anniversary of Forever Chocolate, and I am extremely proud of the progress that we have made since 2016, creating tangible impact on the ground,” said Barry Callebaut Group CEO Peter Boone.

Loacker strives to hold its products to the highest quality standard, including using sustainably sourced raw materials and processing products with no artificial additives.

Lidl introduced three new sustainable chocolate confections at U.S. stores earlier this year under the retailer’s Preferred Selection brand.

RSPO’s Cameron Plese to share tips for ensuring sustainable and ethical palm oil sourcing in confectionery processing during the event, slated for noon EST on Wednesday, Nov. 10. 

As part of its commitment, Mondelēz International has signed the Science Based Targets Initiative's Business Ambition for 1.5°C, aligning its long-term emissions mitigation targets with the aim of limiting temperature rise in accordance with the Paris Agreement.