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A look at how confectionery companies are using and promoting sustainable ingredients from around the world.

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Koa finances $10M to build Africa's largest cocoa fruit factory

Factory operations planned to begin at the end of 2022.
May 12, 2022
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Koa is investing the funds from the debt financing into a cocoa pulp processing plant in Akim Achiase, in the eastern region of Ghana.



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Divine Chocolate highlights progress on initiatives supporting cocoa farmers

Company releases 2021 Impact Report.
May 9, 2022
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Divine Chocolate is committed to propeling change along the cocoa supply chain, enabling farmers and their families to flourish while addressing issues such as child labor, gender inequality and deforestation.


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Ferrero donated 2M trees in 2020-21 under Cocoa & Forests Initiative

Company publishes third CFI report.
May 4, 2022
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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.


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Fairtrade International names Sandra Uwera as global CEO

Uwera, a Rwandan national, will be based in Fairtrade Africa’s offices in Nairobi, Kenya.
April 25, 2022
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Uwera steps into the role following the departure of Dr. Nyagoy Nyong’o, who served as interim global CEO until March 31.



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GNT outlines sustainability goals in new report

Company aims to cut EXBERRY product environmental footprint ranges by 25 percent.
April 20, 2022
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GNT has unveiled a sustainability roadmap for 2030 to optimize its environmental and social impacts across its global operations.


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Koa implements blockchain system for transparent payments to cocoa farmers

Startup collaborated with seedtrace, MTN Group to implement system.
March 16, 2022
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Koa has implemented a new, tamper-proof and scalable transparency system that records payments made to cocoa smallholders.


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Cargill partners with CARE, Starbucks to support cocoa-growing communities in Côte d’Ivoire

Program will support 120 Village Saving and Loans Associations.
March 2, 2022
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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.


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Barry Callebaut details progress on sustainability in fifth Forever Chocolate report

Company launched the Forever Chocolate initiative in 2016.
December 8, 2021
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“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.


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Loacker reveals sustainability goals for 2022 and beyond

Company seeks to source 100% certified cocoa by 2025.
December 6, 2021
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Loacker strives to hold its products to the highest quality standard, including using sustainably sourced raw materials and processing products with no artificial additives.


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Lidl launches sustainable chocolate products

Products hit U.S. shelves under Preferred Selection brand.
November 17, 2021
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Lidl introduced three new sustainable chocolate confections at U.S. stores earlier this year under the retailer’s Preferred Selection brand.


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