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Cadbury runs short of 99 Flakes after mini-heatwave in spring

The Cadbury 99 Flake, the chocolate crumbly treat in soft-serve ice creams, is in short supply in UK and Ireland after a surge in demand during the recent warm weather caught suppliers off-guard.

The Rainforest Alliance appoints Santiago Gowland as new CEO

Gowland previously served as Executive Vice President for Latin America and Global Innovation at The Nature Conservancy. Before that, he spearheaded sustainability initiatives in the private sector, including stints at Unilever and Nike.

Healthy Confectionery: The move to ‘Better-For-You’ sweets and chocolate, post pandemic

While the pandemic has raised interest in healthier eating to support overall health, this has also been mirrored by a growth in interest in comfort indulgence to ward of anxiety and stress. We look at current trends in our next webinar, on 1 June, and...

EU and Ghana hold second round of cocoa talks, as Cote d’Ivoire appeals for legislation flexibility

The European Union has held its second Cocoa Roundtable Dialogue with Ghanaian stakeholders to discuss the environmental sustainability of cocoa production, while Cote d’Ivoire says quick compliance with broad legislation may pose challenges.

Olam Food Ingredients releases its CFI Annual Progress Report with strong emphasis on social inclusion

Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) said it remains a committed partner of Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) and of the governments of Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire.

Glasgow biscuit factory set to close despite taxpayer-funded boost to support local jobs

Reports have emerged that its owner had received £818k from Scottish Enterprise to support the training and upskilling of the workforce now at risk of losing their jobs.

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The Covid-19 pandemic could lead to a surge of fitness enthusiasts, as well as healthy indulgence. Pic: BHF

Healthy Confectionery: The move to ‘Better-For-You’ sweets and chocolate, post pandemic

CLMRS cover approximately 25% of the cocoa supply chain in Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana and their expansion is set to continue, the ICI reports. Pic: ICI

ICI announces new strategy to tackle child labour in cocoa with more effective CLMRS

'Much of the challenge of reducing deforestation in 2021 comes down to accountability'. Pic: Satelligence

The road to 0% deforestation for confectionery FMCGs

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) featured in the Barry Callebaut CFI Progress Report include the topics of replanting, pruning, and soil nutrition. Pic: Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut outlines ‘becoming forest positive actions' for 2021 and beyond

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