Nestlé has partnered with NGO Earthworm and government agencies on the ground to preserve what is left of the Cavally forest reserve in Côte d’Ivoire. FoodNavigator speaks to Earthworm’s country head Gerome Tokpa to learn more illegal cocoa plantations...
The McVitie’s maker has confirmed its commitment against discrimination ‘of any form’ across its supply chain by becoming a member of the Minority Supplier Development UK (MSDUK).
New legislation including ban on TV advertisements for HFSS food before 9pm – and a complete ban on online adverts - is being considered by ministers as study reveals fresh evidence between obesity and risk of catching COVID-19.
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has announced that Alyssa Clevenger has joined its Public Policy & Government Affairs team as senior manager of political affairs.
The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) said it has welcomed its government's increased political commitment to more sustainability in the palm oil sector.
Godiva has become the Earthworm Foundation member, laying the foundation for implementing the Cocoa and Forest Initiative (CFI) commitment to protect forests and the rights of people linked with growing and harvesting the cocoa used in its products.
In her new role, Willingham will lead the US chapter of Fairtrade International in increasing brand awareness and engagement with consumers and businesses as well as identifying new partnership opportunities and expanding Fairtrade’s influence in policy...
Cadbury-owner Mondelēz International says it remains committed to reformulation via reducing portion sizes after a backlash over its move to shrink the sizes of all Cadbury chocolate bars sold in multipacks in the UK without changing the price.
Nestlé has announced a new partnership with Côte d'Ivoire’s Ministry of Water and Forests and the Earthworm Foundation to protect and restore the country’s Cavally forest reserve and enhance the resilience of local communities.
A coalition consisting of 350 environmental, human rights, and good governance NGOs has signed an historic letter outlining steps that the Ghanaian and Ivorian governments must take to encourage sustainable cocoa while supporting farmers and protecting...
The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has called on the special Living Income Differential (LID) levy due to be imposed on the next cocoa crop from West African producer countries Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire, to be given to impoverished...
