New partnership to focus on cocoa industry’s sustainability 06.10.2016 By Leah Sosland World Cocoa Foundation-led program will bring together ACDI/VOCA, USAID, and leading chocolate and cocoa companies.Read More
Swiss chocolate maker promotes Weisskopf to c.e.o. 06.07.2016 By Eric Schroeder Dieter Weisskopf to succeed Ernst Tanner, who will focus on role of executive chairman.Read More
Hershey partners with cocoa suppliers to build health centers 02.24.2016 By Eric Schroeder Hershey also says it's ahead of sustainable cocoa sourcing goal.Read More
Blommer Chocolate buys plant in China 02.24.2016 By Jeff Gelski The company plans to invest a total of $40 million in a bean processing and chocolate manufacturing facility.Read More
Cocoa Life program connecting with communities 02.23.2016 By Eric Schroeder Mondelez says initiative has reached 76,700 farmers in more than 795 communities since 2012.Read More
The many shades of cocoa 02.15.2016 By Donna Berry The amount of chocolate consumers prefer varies depending on the delivery method, whether it be milk, ice cream or yogurt.Read More
WhiteWave commits to sustainable cocoa 02.04.2016 By Monica Watrous Company transitioning to 100% certified sustainable cocoa by the end of 2016.Read More
Supreme Court denies petition on cocoa child labor case 01.12.2016 By Jeff Gelski Nestle, ADM and Cargill are plaintiffs in the case, which will head back to a district court.Read More
Barry Callebaut launches Horizons sustainable line 11.16.2015 By Jeff Gelski A premium charge for the cocoa and chocolate products will fund such activities as farmer training and community support.Read More
Cocoa bean prices drag down Barry Callebaut profit 11.04.2015 By Jeff Gelski While profit dips 2.7% in the fiscal year, sales volume rises 4.5%.Read More