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Cocoa consortium calls for stronger regulation from EU

Group wants companies to do due diligence on human rights, environmental concerns.

December 2, 2019

A consortium of chocolate manufacturers, certification groups and non-governmental organizations have joined forces to call on the European Union to strengthen its human rights and environmental requirements for companies participating in the global cocoa supply chain.

One-on-One with Jason Harty, chief marketing officer for Theo Chocolate

Seattle-based company undergoes rebranding to offer simple, authentic chocolate experience.

Alyse Thompson

October 7, 2019

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Jason Harty, Theo’s chief marketing officer, recently spoke with Candy Industry about the thought process behind the brand’s latest redesign, as well as the importance of supporting cocoa farmers.

More than half of consumers say they trust Fairtrade label

Confidence higher among consumers ages 25-44.

Alyse Thompson

March 7, 2018

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More than half of American consumers say they trust the Fairtrade label, new findings by research firms Globescan and Atlantic 57 reveal.

Cargill pays out $19M to cocoa farmers, co-ops

Cargill Cocoa Promise’s premiums for certified sustainable cocoa beans are increasing farmer incomes and supporting farm development, education and healthcare in local communities.

Bernie Pacyniak

August 12, 2015

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Cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire, Brazil, Cameroon, Ghana and Indonesia received $19 million in premiums for selling certified cocoa beans in 2014 through Cargill’s Cocoa Promise program.

Theo Peanut Butter Cups

Theo Chocolate, Seattle, Wash.

Crystal Lindell

October 15, 2014

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Theo Chocolate, an award-winning bean-to-bar chocolate maker, has launched its new creation: Theo Peanut Butter Cups.

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Latest Fairtrade cocoa report: Farmers investing in change

Certification helps farmers improve cocoa quality, productivity as well as communities, but more support needed.

Bernie Pacyniak

June 11, 2014

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Fairtrade cocoa farmers in West Africa are investing in their farms, crop infrastructure and communities, but they need deeper, long-term partnerships to drive change.

Cube Gift Boxes with Fair Trade Certifi ed Cocoa and Cane Sugar

Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Co., St. Louis

Valerie King

April 10, 2014

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The CUBE line of gift boxes is a collection of America's favorite flavors made with Fair Trade Certified cocoa and cane sugar.

Madecasse Toasted Coconut Bar

Madecasse, Brooklyn, N.Y.|

Bernie Pacyniak

November 27, 2013

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Toasted Coconut features a 70 percent cocoa dark chocolate bar base.

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How do we get enough certified cocoa by 2020? Change the definition of 'certified'

Reaching the 2020 goal will mean relying on multiple certification organizations, programs

Crystal Lindell

September 4, 2013

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The thing about the 2020 sustainability goal is that everyone already knows there’s no way every single company will be able to get 100 percent “Fairtrade” chocolate.

New Product

Lily’s Dark Chocolate

Kawther Albader

May 2, 2012

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Lily’s Dark chocolate bar is the first Fair Trade certified chocolate bar made with stevia.

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Items Tagged with 'Fair Trade'

ARTICLES

Cocoa consortium calls for stronger regulation from EU

One-on-One with Jason Harty, chief marketing officer for Theo Chocolate

More than half of consumers say they trust Fairtrade label

Cargill pays out $19M to cocoa farmers, co-ops

Theo Peanut Butter Cups

Latest Fairtrade cocoa report: Farmers investing in change

Cube Gift Boxes with Fair Trade Certifi ed Cocoa and Cane Sugar

Madecasse Toasted Coconut Bar

How do we get enough certified cocoa by 2020? Change the definition of 'certified'

Lily’s Dark Chocolate

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