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Barry Callebaut establishes traceability for one-third of its global cocoa volume

Cocoa source from Ghana is 100 percent traceable, 40 percent traceable from Côte d’Ivoire.

April 16, 2019

Swiss chocolate and cocoa products manufacturer Barry Callebaut has established traceability for a third of its global cocoa volume.

Barry Callebaut expands its cocoa processing capacities in Côte d’Ivoire

April 8, 2019

Barry Callebaut inaugurated its new state-of-the-art processing unit at its Zone 4C Société Africaine de Cacao (SACO) plant in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on March 29, 2019.

Barry Callebaut opens cocoa processing unit in Côte d’Ivoire

New facility will increase capacity by 40 percent by 2022.

April 3, 2019

Barry Callebaut has opened a state-of-the-art processing unit at its Zone 4C Société Africaine de Cacao plant in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

Mars Wrigley Confectionery takes new actions to move toward deforestation-free cocoa supply chain

Company aims for fully traceable cocoa supply chain by 2025.

March 27, 2019

Mars Wrigley Confectionery has taken up new commitments to preserve forests, following last year’s introduction of Cocoa for Generations, the company’s strategy to drive toward a sustainable cocoa supply chain that is fully traceable by 2025.

Blockchain for cocoa? Maybe.

Tony’s Chocolonely, Goodio Chocolate find blockchain an “interesting” solution for transparency.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

March 20, 2019

Blockchain is a buzzword often tied to cryptocurrencies, but bean-to-bar chocolate companies focused on improving transparency within the cocoa supply chain have other ideas.

Creo Chocolate connects with farmers, customers through chocolate

The Portland, Oregon-based bean-to-bar chocolate maker develops relationships through chocolate.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

March 19, 2019

The founders of Portland, Oregon-based Creo Chocolate focus on building relationships, both with quality-driven cocoa farmers and customers seeking a treat, a pick-me-up or a concerned listener.

Hershey releases action plans against deforestation in Ghana, Ivory Coast

Company committed to action plans under the Cocoa & Forest Initiative.

March 13, 2019

The Hershey Co. has released action plans against deforestation under the company’s commitments as a founding member of the Cocoa & Forest Initiative.

Barry Callebaut establishes 100 percent traceability for cocoa supply chain, Ivory Coast and Ghana

Barry Callebaut establishes 100 percent traceability for its cocoa supply chain in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana

March 12, 2019

Barry Callebaut has published its Action Plan under the Cocoa and Forests Initiative (CFI) Frameworks for Action.

Ghana, Ivory Coast release action plans to end deforestation under Cocoa & Forests Initiative

Participating cocoa, chocolate companies release consolidated initial plans.

March 4, 2019

Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, along with leading chocolate and cocoa companies, are releasing action plans to end deforestation in the cocoa sector and restore forest areas.

Olam buys Indonesian cocoa processor BT Cocoa for $90M

Growth in Asia’s demand for cocoa powder motivated acquisition.

February 27, 2019

Olam sought to purchase BT Cocoa to capitalize on Asia’s trajectory to become the largest global consumer of cocoa powder.

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Hershey showcases its new strategies at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Hershey showcases new strategies, candy

Hard candy evolves beyond traditional sweetness

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