cocoa sustainability

NCA’s John Downs highlights need for transparency, innovation

Downs, who recently spoke at the FCIA Elevate Chocolate event, also announced the NCA’s support for the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund.

Crystal Lindell

January 16, 2019

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John Downs, president and ceo of the National Confectioners Association, recently spoke at the Fine Chocolate Industry Association’s Elevate Chocolate event in San Francisco, Calif., sharing information about the future of the chocolate category.

Looking forward to a sweet 2019

Associate Editor Alyse Thompson outlines what she hopes the new year will bring the confectionery industry.

Alyse Thompson

January 2, 2019

Here's what Associate Editor Alyse Thompson is looking forward to in the confectionery industry this year.

Barry Callebaut report reveals company sources 44% of its ingredients sustainably

Chocolate maker is up from last year’s 36%, looking to produce 100% sustainable cocoa by 2025.

December 12, 2018

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Barry Callebaut now produces 44 percent of its cocoa and 44 percent of its other ingredients sustainably. That’s according to the chocolate maker’s Forever Chocolate Progress Report for fiscal year 2017-2018.

Tony’s Chocolonely, Albert Heijn, Barry Callebaut form partnership for traceable cocoa

Albert Heijn’s Delicata bars to be made with cocoa from Tony Chocolonely’s cooperatives.

Alyse Thompson

November 29, 2018

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Dutch confectionery company Tony’s Chocolonely, retailer Albert Heijn and chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut have partnered to work toward ending child labor and modern slavery in the chocolate industry.

Will we ever have 100 percent sustainable cocoa?

Companies are shifting their 2020 goals to 2025, but they still face incredible challenges.

Crystal Lindell

November 7, 2018

The cocoa industry made big promises for sustainable cocoa that mostly come due in 2020, but now that the deadline is just a little more than a year away, many of those companies are shifting the timeline.

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Cocoa sustainability: Goals shift to 2025

Cocoa suppliers and manufacturers made big promises for sustainability efforts that mostly come due in 2020 — but as the deadline gets closer many are now looking to 2025.

October 25, 2018

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The 2018 Cocoa Barometer, a biennial review of the state of sustainability in the cocoa sector, is less than enthusiastic about where things stand in the sector.

ICCO appoints Michel Arrion as executive director

Arrion to serve five-year term.

Alyse Thompson

October 4, 2018

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The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) has appointed former EU ambassador Michel Arrion as its new executive director.

Mars, Rainforest Alliance launch cocoa farming program using satellite imagery in Ghana

Program offers advice, monitoring through digital farm development plans.

Alyse Thompson

July 26, 2018

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Mars, Inc. and the Rainforest Alliance, in partnership with Touton and the Grameen Foundation, have launched in Ghana SAT4Farming, an initiative using digital technology and satellite imagery to guide farmers over a seven-year period.

Puratos Group rolls out cocoa sustainability program in Papua New Guinea

Program improves fermentation process for optimized taste.

Christian Metzger

July 10, 2018

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Puratos Group has introduced its Cacao-Trace sustainable cocoa sourcing program to Papua New Guinea.

Barry Callebaut pledges to expand sustainable farming efforts in Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire

Chocolate manufacturer signs letters of intent with cocoa organizations in both countries.

Christian Metzger

June 7, 2018

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Swiss cocoa and chocolate products manufacturer Barry Callebaut continues to make strides toward sustainable cocoa farming.

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NCA’s John Downs highlights need for transparency, innovation

Looking forward to a sweet 2019

Barry Callebaut report reveals company sources 44% of its ingredients sustainably

Tony’s Chocolonely, Albert Heijn, Barry Callebaut form partnership for traceable cocoa

Will we ever have 100 percent sustainable cocoa?

Cocoa sustainability: Goals shift to 2025

ICCO appoints Michel Arrion as executive director

Mars, Rainforest Alliance launch cocoa farming program using satellite imagery in Ghana

Puratos Group rolls out cocoa sustainability program in Papua New Guinea

Barry Callebaut pledges to expand sustainable farming efforts in Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire

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December 2018

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