In the week that the European Parliament adopted a new law to fight global deforestation and ahead of Earth Day (22 April), Satelligence has announced results of a collaboration with Swedish sustainable ingredients supplier AAK on helping it verify its...
Premium chocolate supplier said it has moved to improve its coconut sourcing by developing a coconut sustainability framework to drive change in the supply chain.
The company, which landed a deal with Mondelēz in April, skips cane sugar and instead relies on naturally derived sweeteners: the sugars found in dense fruits and nutrient-rich root vegetables.
Manufacturer says broad food knowledge and direct involvement in various agricultural supply chains means it is in a unique position to source coconut grown on certified farms that are required to meet comprehensive criteria for sustainable agriculture.
Giant cocoa producer commits to including coconut a 100% sustainable ingredient by 2025, as it announces major investment in its cocoa processing capabilities in Abidjan.
Swedish oils giant AAK has struck a deal to buy Richmond, CA-based California Oils Corp from Mitsubishi Corp in a bid to increase its presence in the US market.