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The global cocoa sector is facing challenges, resulting in a significant increase in cocoa prices. The Amsterdam Cocoa Week brought together industry events to discuss important topics such as upcoming EU regulations, child labor, and cocoa prices. The event provided a platform for productive discussions and emphasized the need to address these issues. It also showcased cocoa suppliers, processors, equipment suppliers, and chocolate makers, offering networking and business development opportunities. The text also explores the impact of cash transfers on cocoa-producing households, noting that the effectiveness varies depending on the community's preferences for public goods. It emphasizes the importance of addressing issues like child labor, farmer pay, deforestation, and resource distribution holistically and encourages sharing and debating possible solutions for profitability and equity in the cocoa industry. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the importance of collaboration in the cocoa industry to address environmental and humanitarian challenges. Harper McConnell, the VP of Mars cocoa sustainability, emphasizes the need for uncommon collaboration among governments, companies, and suppliers to improve conditions in the sector. She also highlights the importance of thinking beyond the present and supporting farmers in professionalizing and leveraging technology. Mars has set ambitious targets for responsible sourcing and reducing emissions, and the company is working to tackle child labor and empower women in the cocoa supply chain. McConnell believes that leveraging science and technology and implementing long-term systemic changes are crucial for the industry's sustainability. [Extracted from the article]

The World Confectionery Conference is set to take place in Brussels, and attendees are encouraged to participate in this dynamic event. The conference will feature discussions on various topics, including finished product trends, equipment, systems, and ingredients. Key players in the industry, such as Ferrero, Cargill, and Tony's Chocolonely, will share their insights and perspectives. The event will also include sessions on sustainability and a closing reception to celebrate the publication's 90th anniversary. [Extracted from the article]

Ivory Coast's decision to increase cocoa farmgate prices by 50% to 1500 CFA francs kg/ $2.47 has been hailed as a historic landmark by the industry. This move comes in response to major spikes in global cocoa prices, which have reached $10,000 a tonne on the Futures commodities markets in New York. Factors such as supply deficits, poor harvests, adverse weather, and crop disease have contributed to the elevated costs. The increase in farmgate prices is expected to address the pressures faced by financially strained farmers and bring them closer to a living income. [Extracted from the article]

Lindt, a Swiss premium chocolate brand, has launched a major campaign for its classic Easter Gold Bunny. The company has produced a new TV advert in support of the iconic treat, which celebrated its 70th anniversary two years ago. The ad, titled 'Golden Trails,' aims to capture the magic of gifting the Lindt Gold Bunny through the eyes of a little boy. Lindt has reported continued growth for its Easter ranges, and the Gold Bunny remains a popular choice for consumers during the Easter season. In other news, WNWN Food Labs, a London-based start-up known for its lab-produced, natural chocolate, has undergone a brand revamp and is now known as Win-Win. The company aims to deliver a 'win-win' for cocoa farmers, food producers, consumers, and the environment through its production methods. The rebranding is part of the company's mission to expand its offering and work with B2B customers and retailers. [Extracted from the article]

However, as the company has noted, it has itself come under the industry spotlight for its longstanding relationship with the major Barry Callebaut chocolate and cocoa processing group. This is at the heart of child labour and modern slavery, as well as deforestation, which remain the biggest problems in cocoa", states Schoenmakers. CONFECTIONER'S COMMENT MAY 2021 32 sweetsandsavourysnacksworld.com S etting out its stall as an impact driven confectionery manufacturer on a mission to help deliver a "slave free" chocolate industry clearly demonstrates Tony's Chocolonely's bold vision. [Extracted from the article]

A: "We've created our HiP chocolate, which is one of the first oatmilk chocolate ranges in the world. A: "As a child, I lived around five-ten minutes away from the Bournville Cadbury chocolate factory, and I had lots of parties there, so I've always been passionate about chocolate growing up, and it's great that I am able to be in the industry now with the family's heritage. As the great-great-great grandson of Cadbury's founder John Cadbury, James Cadbury has some serious confectionery pedigree. [Extracted from the article]

Information about topics discussed at the Academy of Chocolate Conference at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall in London, England in October 2014 is presented. Topics include the genetics of a cocoa tree, the decrease in prices of cocoa in real terms due to inflation, and the hardships faced by cocoa farmers. Speakers of the said event include international cocoa consultants Robin Dand and Tony Lass, and Green & Black's Chocolate Ltd. founder Craig Sams.

An interview with cocoa industry executives, including ADM Cocoa General Manager Doctor Kai-Uwe Ostheim, Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate Manager Taco Terheijden and Cemoi Managing Director Tristan Borne, is presented. They explain the objectives of their sustainability programs and their efforts to help ensure enough good quality cocoa for the future. They discuss the educational and training programs offered to cocoa farmers and the benefits of high quality cocoa products to consumers.

The article discusses the emergence over the concept of Fairtrade in the chocolate industry. Indicated is Divine Chocolate Ltd. as one of the recognized names wherein the company is co-owned by 85,000 Ghanaian farming co-operative. Indicated is the important role among women at Kuapa Kokoo Ltd., Ghana as they often take the lead in processing cocoa beans. Highlighted is the importance of money from the Fairtrade Foundation for the replacement of old cocoa trees and improve productivity.

The article discusses the concept of traceability on the cocoa supply chain. Noted is traceability as a vital part towards sustainable cocoa production whether it is certified or not. Highlighted is the implementation of sustainability and traceability programmes among cocoa supply chain managers in producing cocoa at their own initiatives. Indicated are two main variables for traceability which is the consumer demand and the use of incentives at the supply chain.

The article discusses how cocoa producers meet the growing demand for organic confectionery cocoa products. It states offering cocoa farmers with double or multiple certification. It suggests offering training to improve cocoa yields through improved farming practices. It mentions the importance of getting knowledge of post-harvesting practices including fermenting and drying.

The article discusses the collaboration between cocoa products manufacturer Barry Callebaut and Prova, a vanilla extracts producer, for cocoa farming in the Madagascar's vanilla production region including diversifying revenues, increased vanilla curing, and adopting Good Agricultural Practices.

The article discusses the 1.4 million euros in premium payments received by cocoa farmers in Cameroon under Cargill's Cocoa Promise program including training of cocoa farmers, expansion of the cocoa scheme by Cargill, and premiums are an incentive for farmers to adopt good agricultural practices.

The article informs that a study has been published by the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO)on the establishment of a cocoa sustainability fund, which looks at options to source additional funding to support cocoa farmers.

The article reports that cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Ghana and other countries have earned 39 million euros as of September 2015 under the Cargill Cocoa Promise that promotes safe and sustainable cocoa supply chain.

The article reports on the goal of chocolate manufacturer Hershey Co. to source all its cocoa supply from certified and sustainable cocoa farms by 2020, as part of its 21st Century Cocoa Sustainability Strategy.

The article reports on the comprehensive strategy called CocoaAction implemented by members of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and leaders from the global cocoa sector who convened in Copenhagen, Denmark to sustain the cocoa industry and improve cocoa farmers' livelihood in Ghana and Ivory Coast.

The article announces the programme of chocolate manufacturer Hershey Co. for the expansion of its cocoa farmer training and community strategies through farmer co-operatives in Ivory Coast.

The article reports on the implementation of a set of actions such as assessing the conditions of women cocoa farmers in the world by international confectionery firm Mars Chocolat.

The article reports on the Sustainable Cocoa Production Programme (SCPP) in Sumatra, Indonesia that resulted to significant developments in the understanding of cocoa quality and increased productivity.

The article focuses on the practice of food company Nestlé to help cocoa and coffee farmers in adapting to environmental challenges which was regarded as an example of best practice by the United Nation's Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

The article reports that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by the Government of West Sumatra, ADM Cocoa and Zurich, Switzerland-based international development agency Swisscontact to provide livelihoods to cocoa farmers in West Sumatra, Indonesia.