Articles Tagged with ''sustainable chocolate''

Barry Callebaut details progress on sustainability in fifth Forever Chocolate report

Company launched the Forever Chocolate initiative in 2016.

December 8, 2021

“This year, we celebrate the fifth anniversary of Forever Chocolate, and I am extremely proud of the progress that we have made since 2016, creating tangible impact on the ground,” said Barry Callebaut Group CEO Peter Boone.

Loacker reveals sustainability goals for 2022 and beyond

Company seeks to source 100% certified cocoa by 2025.

December 6, 2021

Loacker strives to hold its products to the highest quality standard, including using sustainably sourced raw materials and processing products with no artificial additives.

TCHO earns B Corporation certification

Chocolate company earned the certification on its first attempt.

October 4, 2021

TCHO announced it achieved the certification through ongoing sustainability efforts and work to improve the lives of its partners, employees, customers, suppliers and its local community.

European consumers increasingly seeking sustainable products, Cargill finds

Survey finds 70 percent of European consumers factor sustainability into purchase decisions.

December 14, 2020

European consumers look for products with sustainability credentials and are willing to pay more for brands that invest in environmental or social initiatives that align with their beliefs, new research from Cargill reveals.

Fairtrade raising $7M to help producers deal with COVID-19

Fairtrade America calls on US businesses to contribute to the Producer Resilience Fund, which helps producers manage long-term effects.

Crystal Lindell

June 22, 2020

Coffee, cocoa and flower producers have been hit particularly hard by coronavirus and associated issues stemming from the pandemic.

Transparency and healthy indulgence reign in the world of chocolate ingredients

Heath-conscious consumers are looking for chocolate to deliver a sensory, sensible and sustainable experience

Joyce Friedberg

April 5, 2018

Most people enjoy chocolate. According to Mintel, 85 percent of U.S. consumers buy chocolate. And Euromonitor estimates U.S. consumers eat an average of 9.5 lbs. of chocolate per year.

Swiss cocoa industry commits to sustainable cocoa

February 2, 2018

The Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa was recently launched, and Barry Callebaut is proud to be one of the founding members.

Olam opens new Cocoa Innovation Centre

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

May 2, 2017

Olam Cocoa held the opening of its latest Cocoa Innovation Centre in Willowbrook, IL, which will provide innovation capabilities to support Olam Cocoa’s North American customers.

A farmer growing cocoa in the Brazilian rainforest partners with bean-to-bar chocolate maker Nugali

Nugali works with Leolinda cocoa farm to create truly Brazilian bean-to-bar chocoalte.

Crystal Lindell

July 16, 2014

Chocolate makers help farmers grow sustainable cocoa in the Amazon, and reclaim Brazil’s rightful place in the world ranking of cocoa suppliers.

Awards

2014 Good Food Award winners announced

Awards honor 24 craft chocolate makers and confectioners who 'do the right thing'

Valerie King Curtis Vreeland

January 20, 2014

Unlike previous years, when pursuits centered on financial return, this year’s winners expanded their efforts to include community growth.

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BFY bill while still delivering the taste, texture, and other attributes that consumers aren’t so willing to compromise on. In this focused presentation, an expert from a leading producer will discuss their experiences and perspectives on ways to craft recipes that hit all the marks.