Articles Tagged with ''cocoa''

Carino wafer rolls

Edward & Sons Trading Co., Carpinteria, Calif.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

February 11, 2019

Carino wafer rolls are crisp, rolled wafers filled with cocoa or cocoa hazelnut cream.

Guittard expands efforts to protect cocoa flavor in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Indonesia

Company establishes flavor labs to teach sensory assessment skills.

February 7, 2019

Guittard Chocolate Co., as part of its Cultivate Better sustainability platform, has expanded its flavor quality work in Ghana, Ivory Coast and Indonesia.

Hershey launches environmental initiatives, joins U.N. sustainability compact

Company also launches Kakum Cocoa Agroforestry Landscape program.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 24, 2019

The Hershey Co. has announced a new package of environmental initiatives and commitments, including establishing a new comprehensive environmental policy, signing the United Nations Global Compact and joining the Science Based Targets initiative.

NCA’s John Downs highlights need for transparency, innovation

Downs, who recently spoke at the FCIA Elevate Chocolate event, also announced the NCA’s support for the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund.

Crystal Lindell

January 16, 2019

John Downs, president and ceo of the National Confectioners Association, recently spoke at the Fine Chocolate Industry Association’s Elevate Chocolate event in San Francisco, Calif., sharing information about the future of the chocolate category.

Cargill outlines plan to end cocoa deforestation

December 20, 2018

Cargill has outlined its plan to eliminate deforestation from its cocoa supply chain.

Barry Callebaut report reveals company sources 44% of its ingredients sustainably

Chocolate maker is up from last year’s 36%, looking to produce 100% sustainable cocoa by 2025.

December 12, 2018

Barry Callebaut now produces 44 percent of its cocoa and 44 percent of its other ingredients sustainably. That’s according to the chocolate maker’s Forever Chocolate Progress Report for fiscal year 2017-2018.

Cargill celebrates a decade of sustainability and innovation in Ghana with investment plans and farmer support

December 10, 2018

Cargill’s cocoa & chocolate business commemorates its 10th anniversary in Ghana by announcing plans for future investment and farmer support.

Fairtrade to pay farmers 20 percent more for conventional cocoa next year

Organization will pay $300 more than market price or FairTrade Minimum Price for organic cocoa.

December 5, 2018

Fairtrade International is raising the prices it will pay for conventional and organic cocoa next fall after world cocoa prices dropped by more than a third last year.

Tony’s Chocolonely, Albert Heijn, Barry Callebaut form partnership for traceable cocoa

Albert Heijn’s Delicata bars to be made with cocoa from Tony Chocolonely’s cooperatives.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 29, 2018

Dutch confectionery company Tony’s Chocolonely, retailer Albert Heijn and chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut have partnered to work toward ending child labor and modern slavery in the chocolate industry.

ICCO appoints Michel Arrion as executive director

Arrion to serve five-year term.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 4, 2018

The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) has appointed former EU ambassador Michel Arrion as its new executive director.

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Articles Tagged with ''cocoa''

Carino wafer rolls

Guittard expands efforts to protect cocoa flavor in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Indonesia

Hershey launches environmental initiatives, joins U.N. sustainability compact

NCA’s John Downs highlights need for transparency, innovation

Cargill outlines plan to end cocoa deforestation

Barry Callebaut report reveals company sources 44% of its ingredients sustainably

Cargill celebrates a decade of sustainability and innovation in Ghana with investment plans and farmer support

Fairtrade to pay farmers 20 percent more for conventional cocoa next year

Tony’s Chocolonely, Albert Heijn, Barry Callebaut form partnership for traceable cocoa

ICCO appoints Michel Arrion as executive director

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