ConfectioneryNews Podcast

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  1. 01/17/2024

    Chocolate Cordillera achieves early wins for its female cocoa farmers

    At the end of 2023, Colombian sustainable brand Chocolate Cordillera announced that 106 female cocoa farmers from Urabá Antioquia had completed the first module of its ATENEA sustainability program, giving some the confidence to become fully independent and start their own businesses. Alejandra Sarasty, Chief Global B2B Officer at Colombia’s Compañia Nacional de Chocolates (owners of Chocolate Cordillera), explains the significance of the milestone for the women directly involved and the cocoa sector in general.

  2. 12/15/2023

    How a blockchain platform could help small-holder cocoa farmers become compliant with the EU’s deforestation laws - LISTEN

    As many know, the cocoa industry is sometimes opaque and complex. Still, confessed chocolate-lover Jon Trask, who is also CEO of Dimitra, says his company's recently developed Blockchain Deforestation Platform could provide a solution to help farmers continue exporting their beans into the European Union – the world’s largest chocolate market.

  3. 11/24/2023

    Fine Chocolate Industry Association launches new membership plans to attract international professionals - LISTEN

    Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA) has launched a new membership drive with special incentives as it seeks to attract more craft chocolate companies and grow its impact.

  4. 10/26/2023

    How York Cocoa House is keeping the city’s chocolate industry alive

    A recent article in National Geographic described York as ‘England’s chocolate capital’. The city was home to two major confectionery companies, Terry’s founded in 1767 and Rowntree’s in 1862, the inventor of KitKat, which is still produced today at the Nestle factory. The city is also home to several artisan chocolatiers who are also keeping the tradition alive, including York Cocoa House.

  5. 10/13/2023

    Interview: Christiaan Prins on cocoa sustainability, communications – and life after Barry Callebaut

    As VP of Corporate Communications at Barry Callebaut Group, Christiaan Prins was at the forefront of many of the recent sustainability challenges in the cocoa sector. He has now established a new strategic communications consultancy, theLOOP Communications, to use his expertise to help companies enhance their trust factor in supply chains. In an exclusive interview for our latest podcast episode, he reflects on his time at Barry Callebaut and the issues still facing the chocolate industry.

  6. 07/14/2023

    Towards greener palm oil: How Bunge is changing the sustainability landscape - LISTEN

    Bunge is one of the leading producers and suppliers of specialty plant-based oils, fats, and proteins, many of which are used in the confectionery industry. Its supply chain is vast, and during these turbulent times food security is a concern along with sustainability. ConfectioneryNews talks with Nicolas Priou, Sustainability Manager at Bunge, on transparency and traceability – and also how Bunge is reacting to the impact of conflict (in Ukraine), drought, and trade disruptions to make sure food and ingredients are delivered to its worldwide consumers.

  7. 04/14/2023

    Madagascar chocolate brand MIA returns to ISM with a new product – and a plan to make cocoa ‘Fairmade’ - LISTEN

    Premium sustainability chocolate brand MIA (Made in Africa) has carved out a unique reputation for itself since launching several years ago in Madagascar, crafting bean-to-bar products in cocoa-growing communities.

  8. 03/10/2023

    Divine intervention at SOTIC keeps cocoa sustainability in focus for the NCA - LISTEN

    In closing this year’s NCA State of the Industry Conference in Miami, John Downs, the association’s President and CEO, said one of the ‘Strategic Bets’ for the next 12 months is to address the largest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues that impact the reputation of the chocolate and candy industry.

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  • Creator
    William Reed Business Media
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    105
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