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 Dear All, Regarding significant development of Touton Sustainable Programs and efforts undertook by Touton towards a more sustainable supply chain in cocoa and coffee, we are pleased to inform you about Joseph Larrose’s appointment in the…Read More »

ROLLE, SWITZERLAND, Feb. 27, 2013 – The SCPP (Sustainable Cocoa Production Program), a training program supported by ADM’s sustainability program, S.E.R.A.P. (Socially and Environmentally Responsible Agricultural Practices), IDH (The Sustainable Trade Initiative) and SECO (Suisse State…Read More »

The Director General of the local chocolate producing company, IM. SO.FER. SA, Giovanni Schettino, yesterday, February 7, 2013 briefed the Prime Minister, Head of Government, Philemon Yang on the activities of his company whose Yaounde-based factory…Read More »

Food giant Nestlé has chosen the UK for the global launch of its new digital scanning system, designed to provide customers with smartphone access to information about the nutritional profile and environmental and social impacts of…Read More »

Last October Hershey, Pennsylvania-based Hershey Company revealed their plans to a global commitment of having 100 percent certified cocoa beans by 2020. Additionally, at the start of 2013 all of Hershey’s Bliss Chocolates are to be…Read More »

Tulip Cocoa Processing Company has indicated plans to expand its processing factory to Ikom, Cross River State, to further strengthen its position in the cocoa processing business. The company which currently has its factory in Ondo…Read More »

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) will be showcasing the latest additions to its deZaan range of chocolate and cocoa products at this month’s Gulfood 2013 in Dubai. Read the full article here.

6 Feb 2013 — The new processing capacity will help ADM Cocoa to meet growing customer demand for its premium quality deZaan cocoa butter, cocoa powder and cocoa mass (liquor) across Asia. The Singapore site is…Read More »

ABIDJAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) – Cargill has no plans to reduce its cocoa processing operations in Ivory Coast, citing progress in talks with the government over abolished tax breaks for grinders and increased export levies, company…Read More »

As Valentine’s Day draws near, thoughts turn to the romantic gestures of presenting a gift of chocolates to a loved one. ValentinesDay.org reports more than a billion dollars worth of chocolates are sold in the U.S.…Read More »