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The World Bank just raised the international poverty line for low-income countries to $2.35/day (PPP)—and the implications for West Africa’s cocoa farmers (and the global chocolate industry) are significant.
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June 12, 2025 at 6:35 AM
The World Bank just raised the international poverty line for low-income countries to $2.35/day (PPP)—and the implications for West Africa’s cocoa farmers (and the global chocolate industry) are significant.
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In another climbdown on the EU’s '#Green Deal', @EU_Commission has simplified its due diligence requirements for #EUDR by mandating an annual submission instead of per shipment or batch, in response to industry feedback. Follow link for more: cocoaradar.com/european-com...
European Commission simplifies its due diligence requirements for the EUDR
Analysis: In another climbdown on the EU’s so-called 'Green Deal', the European Commission (EC) has simplified its due diligence requirements for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by mandating an...
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April 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
In another climbdown on the EU’s '#Green Deal', @EU_Commission has simplified its due diligence requirements for #EUDR by mandating an annual submission instead of per shipment or batch, in response to industry feedback. Follow link for more: cocoaradar.com/european-com...
@Mr Beast is becoming king of (sustainable) #chocolate with its brand @Feastables becoming part of Fairtrade America. The brand's profits are also sweet. See full story below. cocoaradar.com/feastables-c...
Feastables conquers France, becomes Fairtrade certified while generating $20m profit
Popular influencer brand aligns with Fairtrade Standards to transform the West African cocoa sector and prevent child labour by investing in communities and education
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April 9, 2025 at 4:42 PM
@Mr Beast is becoming king of (sustainable) #chocolate with its brand @Feastables becoming part of Fairtrade America. The brand's profits are also sweet. See full story below. cocoaradar.com/feastables-c...
World Cocoa Foundation returns to #LATAM with an emphasis on ‘South-South’ talks for its next Partnership Meeting #WCFPM @WorldCocoa #cocoa
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World Cocoa Foundation returns to LATAM with an emphasis on ‘South-South’ talks for its next Partnership Meeting
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) Partnership Meeting is set to convene in São Paulo, Brazil, in March, the first time it will have been held in the southern hemisphere since 2018 due to disruptions ca...
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January 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
World Cocoa Foundation returns to #LATAM with an emphasis on ‘South-South’ talks for its next Partnership Meeting #WCFPM @WorldCocoa #cocoa
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The CocoaRadar view on @Hershey president and CEO Michele Buck stepping down - Buck informed the Board over the weekend of her intention to retire from the Company effective 30 June 2026, we look at her legacy. cocoaradar.com/the-cocoarad...
The CocoaRadar view on Hershey president and CEO Michele Buck stepping down
The Hershey Company announced that Michele Buck, Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, and Chief Executive Officer, informed the Board over the weekend of her intention to retire from the Com...
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January 13, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The CocoaRadar view on @Hershey president and CEO Michele Buck stepping down - Buck informed the Board over the weekend of her intention to retire from the Company effective 30 June 2026, we look at her legacy. cocoaradar.com/the-cocoarad...
Back to the future: Will wind power be used again to transport cocoa across the globe? #sustainable #greensky
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January 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Back to the future: Will wind power be used again to transport cocoa across the globe? #sustainable #greensky
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Barry Callebaut outlines the future of chocolate with its 2025 trends report - but will price and sustainability be the ultimate arbiter of taste?
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Barry Callebaut outlines the future of chocolate with its 2025 trends report - but will price and sustainability be the ultimate arbiter of taste?
While economic factors like rising cocoa prices present challenges, consumer demand for innovative and ethically produced products continues to drive market growth and diversification, including lab-g...
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January 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Barry Callebaut outlines the future of chocolate with its 2025 trends report - but will price and sustainability be the ultimate arbiter of taste?
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Top events in the #cocoa world in 2025 - including @Chocoa_nl @WorldCocoa @CandyUSA @ECA_aisbl @prosweets @FedCocoaCom
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The cocoa sector in 2025 - Part 2: key conferences, trade shows and courses
As the cocoa industry navigates significant challenges in 2025, several important conferences and events will provide platforms for stakeholders to collaborate, share insights, and drive progress.
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January 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Top events in the #cocoa world in 2025 - including @Chocoa_nl @WorldCocoa @CandyUSA @ECA_aisbl @prosweets @FedCocoaCom
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The #EUDR dominated the news throughout 2024. While it is officially postponed until December 2025, check out our special collated report page on how the events unfolded - and sign up for further updates throughout the year. @EU_Commission #cocoa
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Ultimate guide to EUDR
Background and rolling updates on the *DELAYED* European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) with expert comments and analysis
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December 29, 2024 at 4:27 PM
The #EUDR dominated the news throughout 2024. While it is officially postponed until December 2025, check out our special collated report page on how the events unfolded - and sign up for further updates throughout the year. @EU_Commission #cocoa
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REVEALED! Our most viewed article in 2024 - and the list the #cocoa and #chocolate industry is talking about. The Top 10 Most Influential People in Cocoa & Chocolate 2024
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December 29, 2024 at 4:16 PM
REVEALED! Our most viewed article in 2024 - and the list the #cocoa and #chocolate industry is talking about. The Top 10 Most Influential People in Cocoa & Chocolate 2024
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We also appreciate great #design - so it is a joy to announce that 'Mocha Mousse' is the @pantone official colour for 2025. Thanks to @PuratosGroup for prepping us on what to expect in the #confectionery and #baking world. cocoaradar.com/pantone-colo...
Pantone Colour of the Year 2025: Mocha Mousse
According to the design gurus, Mocha Mousse is an unpretentious classic offering chocolate indulgence and ‘a deeper connection with the simple joys of life’
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December 20, 2024 at 10:11 AM
We also appreciate great #design - so it is a joy to announce that 'Mocha Mousse' is the @pantone official colour for 2025. Thanks to @PuratosGroup for prepping us on what to expect in the #confectionery and #baking world. cocoaradar.com/pantone-colo...
Market report: latest on the skyrocketing #cocoa prices and the @MDLZ bid for @Hersheys cocoaradar.com/cocoa-prices...
Cocoa prices surge through the $10k barrier as Hershey rejects Mondelēz takeover bid
Cocoa prices continued to surge this week, breaking the $10,000 per tonne mark for the first time since June 2024 on the back of concerns regarding the deteriorating West African cocoa mid-crop
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December 12, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Market report: latest on the skyrocketing #cocoa prices and the @MDLZ bid for @Hersheys cocoaradar.com/cocoa-prices...
Who is the most influential person in #cocoa & #chocolate in 2024? Find out who has made the cut - and who hasn't in our Top 10 #influencers cocoaradar.com/official-the...
Official: The Top 10 Most Influential People in Cocoa & Chocolate 2024
It's the list the industry has been waiting for. Check out who’s on it or, more importantly, who has not made the cut this year. Have we missed anyone? Subscribe to see the results and give your opini...
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December 10, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Who is the most influential person in #cocoa & #chocolate in 2024? Find out who has made the cut - and who hasn't in our Top 10 #influencers cocoaradar.com/official-the...
We are talking mega-merger/acquisition for the confectionery industry. Read the full story below on @MDLZ potential bid for @Hersheys cocoaradar.com/mondelez-wan...
Mondelēz wants Hershey
Oreo and Cadbury owner Mondelēz International is reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of The Hershey Company in a move that could create a confectionery giant with combined sales approaching $...
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December 10, 2024 at 11:08 AM
We are talking mega-merger/acquisition for the confectionery industry. Read the full story below on @MDLZ potential bid for @Hersheys cocoaradar.com/mondelez-wan...
#Ghana votes for change and brings back former president John Dramani Mahama, who has also pledged more support for the country's #cocoa sector. #GhanaDecides2024
Will Ghana’s new president reinvigorate the country’s cocoa sector?
John Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s former president, has been reelected to office after voters took the opportunity to punish the ruling New Patriotic Party over its management of an economic crisis
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December 9, 2024 at 8:13 AM
#Ghana votes for change and brings back former president John Dramani Mahama, who has also pledged more support for the country's #cocoa sector. #GhanaDecides2024
A fresh, and concerted effort to tackle #childlabour in #Cocoa looks good on paper, but allegedly excluding farmers and community representatives in such a framework could be viewed as a retrograde step.
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Cocoa sector pins hope that a new ‘Framework of Action’ on child labour will support farming communities in West Africa—but is it a false hope?
A fresh, and concerted effort to tackle child labour on cocoa farms looks good on paper, but allegedly excluding farmers and community representatives in such a framework could be viewed as a retrogra...
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December 4, 2024 at 4:42 PM
A fresh, and concerted effort to tackle #childlabour in #Cocoa looks good on paper, but allegedly excluding farmers and community representatives in such a framework could be viewed as a retrograde step.
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#Sustainability #sustainablecocoa
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What will #GhanaPolls2024 mean for its #cocoa industry and the global market? Read the report below on how the result could influence the supply and price of #chocolate #GhanaDecides2024
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Exclusive: Ghana’s cocoa industry on a knife edge as presidential election looms
by Anthony Aidoo, Cocoa Trading Executive, Accra
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December 3, 2024 at 3:30 PM
What will #GhanaPolls2024 mean for its #cocoa industry and the global market? Read the report below on how the result could influence the supply and price of #chocolate #GhanaDecides2024
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Traditionally, only cacao beans were used for chocolate production, leaving approximately 70% of the fruit unused See our report on recent innovations. @sustainability.bsky.social
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Upcycled cacaofruit’s triple play addresses wellbeing, food waste, and climate change
Upcycling cacaofruit - the practice of utilising the entire cacao pod, including its pulp, peel, and juice has gained significant momentum after years of pioneering work by start-up Cabosse Naturals, ...
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November 28, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Traditionally, only cacao beans were used for chocolate production, leaving approximately 70% of the fruit unused See our report on recent innovations. @sustainability.bsky.social
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Check out the exclusive report on how #Cocoa supply and demand affect @FAIRTRADE premiums and what it means for farmers and the industry. Audio version is included in the article, and there is a sign-up box for the free newsletter. #sustainablecocoa
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Exclusive: What’s behind the drop in demand for Fairtrade-certified cocoa, and can it retain its market share?
Special report: Significant challenges, including a global cost of living crisis, poor cocoa harvests, modern, complex supply chains, and competition from rival certification organisations, are puttin...
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November 27, 2024 at 10:12 AM
Check out the exclusive report on how #Cocoa supply and demand affect @FAIRTRADE premiums and what it means for farmers and the industry. Audio version is included in the article, and there is a sign-up box for the free newsletter. #sustainablecocoa
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Latest on events from Brussels as politicians debate the #EUDR
Political in-fighting over the EUDR continues in Brussels as cocoa prices fluctuate on the market
EU member states refuse to back EPP’s broader amendments to the deforestation bill, with cocoa prices at close today remaining higher due to political uncertainty and supply issues
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November 23, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Latest on events from Brussels as politicians debate the #EUDR
How Compañía Nacional de Chocolates is preparing for the #EUDR by partnering with @Farmforce on a new traceability solutions platform
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Colombia’s Compañía Nacional de Chocolates partners with Farmforce to enhance its sustainable cocoa supply chain
CNCh is partnering with solution provider Farmforce to enhance its sustainable cocoa supply chain and comply with forthcoming EUDR standards
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November 23, 2024 at 3:19 PM
How Compañía Nacional de Chocolates is preparing for the #EUDR by partnering with @Farmforce on a new traceability solutions platform
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Check in with Chocoa - the first important #cocoa conference of the year, when it opens in #Amsterdam in February 2025. Add it to your calendar and register today!
Registration opens for the Amsterdam Sustainable Conference 2025
As we wind down an eventful 2024 for the chocolate and cocoa sector, we focus on the new year, which begins in February with the Amsterdam Sustainable Conference. This leading cocoa industry event, he...
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November 19, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Check in with Chocoa - the first important #cocoa conference of the year, when it opens in #Amsterdam in February 2025. Add it to your calendar and register today!
Check out our *ultimate* guide to the #EUDR with background, comment and analysis, along with the latest news from Brussels as the EU Parliament approves amendments to delay the legislation - and sign up for the free newsletter to remain in the loop!
Ultimate guide to EUDR
Background and rolling updates on the *DELAYED* European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) with expert comments and analysis
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November 18, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Check out our *ultimate* guide to the #EUDR with background, comment and analysis, along with the latest news from Brussels as the EU Parliament approves amendments to delay the legislation - and sign up for the free newsletter to remain in the loop!
Time stops and moves forward as Salon du Chocolate celebrates 30 years of ‘sweet gastronomy’ #chocolate #cocoa #Paris #parisianstyle
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Time stops and moves forward as Salon du Chocolat celebrates 30 years of ‘sweet gastronomy’
Salon du Chocolat de Paris celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, cementing its reputation as one of the premier trade shows in the global gourmet chocolate calendar
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October 28, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Time stops and moves forward as Salon du Chocolate celebrates 30 years of ‘sweet gastronomy’ #chocolate #cocoa #Paris #parisianstyle
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