Fairtrade debuts Living Income Reference Price tool Users can look up prices by commodity or country. Candy Industry Staff September 10, 2024 The tool is designed to make it easier for companies to find out what prices they need to pay to enable living incomes and living wages. Read More
Fairtrade Fortnight releases 'Be the Change' campaign Britain's second-most popular Fairtrade buy is chocolate. Candy Industry Staff September 9, 2024 Fairtrade Foundation’s new campaign, "Be the Change," highlights how consumer power can support farmers overseas to build stronger, more resilient communities.Read More
Chocolate offers snack and bakery producers innovation opportunities Consumers seek out the ingredient in delicious, better-for-you products. Joyce Friedberg August 20, 2024 Snack and bakery producers innovate in ways that fulfill consumers’ interest in healthy indulgence.Read More
81% of Ghana cocoa region plagued with bean disease Ghana is infected with Cocoa Swollen Shoot Disease. Liz Parker Kuhn July 19, 2024 The International Cocoa Organization has released its Cocoa Market Report for June 2024. Read More
ofi announces 2030 targets, action plans for sustainability The company will continue to partner with customers on supply chain goals. Liz Parker Kuhn June 18, 2024 New 2030 social and environmental targets set for ofi’s global operations, including cocoa.Read More
Supply chain: Ghana to delay more cocoa deliveries This year, cocoa prices have more than doubled. Liz Parker Kuhn June 14, 2024 Chocolatiers raise prices amid the struggle to find cocoa beans.Read More
RCC gives cocoa efforts a mixed review The group cites lack of progress on labor and poverty due to EUDR. Liz Parker Kuhn June 5, 2024 The report's key takeaway is that indirect supply chains are risk hotspots for environmental and human rights issues.Read More
Nestlé's income accelerator program helps cocoa farmers High-quality pruning of income accelerator cocoa farms contributed to a 32% increase in cocoa yields. Liz Parker Kuhn April 30, 2024 Yields and incomes of cocoa-farming families engaged in Nestlé's program are improving, according to latest progress report.Read More
ofi publishes Cocoa Compass sustainability impact report Over 30,000 farmers in ofi's cocoa supply chain are earning a living income. Liz Parker Kuhn April 30, 2024 ofi says developments in data and technology are accelerating progress towards its Cocoa Compass sustainability ambition. Read More
Global Organics talks organic cocoa, chocolate ingredients Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious and are choosing organic products to support sustainable farming practices. Liz Parker Kuhn April 22, 2024 Opting for organic, sustainably-sourced chocolate ensures not only a treat for the taste buds but also for the conscience.Read More