Chocolate
Australians celebrate ‘the return’ of Violet Crumble snack bar
Official production of the iconic Australian chocolate bar begins at Robern Menz factory in Glynde.
Archives for October 19, 2018
Sustainability
Chocolate Scorecard from Green America identifies ethically sourced Halloween treats
Consumer guide grades candy makers on ethical, social and environmental practices and calls for an end to child labor.
Cocoa Sustainability
West African cocoa farmers yet to earn a living income despite sales growth of Fairtrade certified cocoa beans
Fairtrade International’s cocoa beans have seen the highest growth in sales during 2016-2017 compared to its other certified goods, including coffee, sugar and tea. However, most West African cocoa farmers still do not earn a living income.
Is enough being done to weather the cocoa sector against climate change & cocoa shortages?
Climate change is one of the biggest long-term threats to cocoa production. But is enough being done today to make the sector more resilient?
Editor's spotlight
Former Green & Black’s co-founder talks about Gusto Cola, biochar, sugar tax & the plastic waste debate
Brothers Craig and Greg Sams will take to the stage next week to talk about how they entered the healthy-eating market with their Whole Earth Food Brand in the early 70s, before it became on-trend and how biochar is changing the future of organic farming.