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.
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.
Devonshire, a US Foods brand, recently released a Premium Banana Chocolate Swirl Cake made with Rainforest Alliance Certified bananas and Fair Trade Certified chocolate.
Global Organics, Ltd., a leading supplier of sustainable, certified organic and fair trade ingredients, has announced that itssupply partner for organic cane sugar has been awarded certification from Fair Trade USA.
This Bar Saves Lives, LLC, a leading social impact brand, which is making a difference in countless lives with its line of premium fruit and nut bars has now expanded its retail presence in select Starbucks, Target and Whole Foods locations.
Cargill Cocoa Promise’s premiums for certified sustainable cocoa beans are increasing farmer incomes and supporting farm development, education and healthcare in local communities.
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.