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Nestlé buying additional 5 300 tonnes of Fairtrade cocoa
November 13, 2012
Nestle UK and Ireland has pledged to double its commitment to Fairtrade making its two-fingered Kit Kat bar certified by January. Nestle’s four-finger Kit Kit has been using Fairtrade certified cocoa since 2010, and its latest…Read More »
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Nestlé UK goes Fairtrade with Kit Kat two-finger
November 13, 2012
Nestlé UK & Ireland is doubling its commitment to Fairtrade cocoa by making its two-finger Kit Kat brand Fairtrade from January 2013. Read more.
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Cadbury adopts communities in Suhum Municipality
November 13, 2012
Cadbury Cocoa International Partnership, has adopted two communities in the Suhum Municipality to improve the living conditions of the people. The communities are Kokoteasua and Safroasa. Mr Kwame Asa-Ofori, a chief farmer, disclosed this to the…Read More »
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TCHO launches bar after crowdsourcing
November 13, 2012
US artisan chocolate producer TCHO has launched a new coffee chocolate bar after conducting a unique testing program with customers and working directly with cocoa farmers. Read more.
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Godiva Maker Yildiz Seeks Purchases From Mideast to East Europe
November 13, 2012
Yildiz Holding AS, the Turkish company that owns the Godiva chocolate brand, is in talks to acquire businesses in the Middle East and eastern Europe to compensate for slower sales growth in its home market. Yildiz…Read More »
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Mars, Nestlé and Mondelez talk cocoa sustainability
November 13, 2012
The biggest players in global chocolate are meeting to share innovations in cocoa sustainability at an event currently taking place in Switzerland. Read more.
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Palmer’s® Cocoa Butter Formula® Joins World Cocoa Foundation
November 13, 2012
Palmer’s® Cocoa Butter Formula®, the No. 1 Cocoa Butter brand in the United States, joins the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) in support of their efforts to provide economic, social and environmental development in cocoa-growing communities. As one of the first…Read More »
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Nestlé offre des classes aux communautés de Daloa et Duékoué
October 24, 2012
Les 15 et 16 Octobre 2012, Nestlé a inauguré deux bâtiments de 3 classes à Manhounou, dans le département de Daloa et à Kranzadougou dans le département de Duékoué. La remise des clés a eu lieu…Read More »
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Press Release: 100-Members Strong, World Cocoa Foundation Names New Chairman, Announces Executive Committee Members
October 23, 2012
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has named Nicko Debenham, director of development and sustainability at Armajaro Trading Ltd., as its chairman for the 2013-2015 term. Debenham most recently served as WCF co-vice chairman and has more…Read More »
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Press Release: World Cocoa Foundation Welcomes Nine New Members from Belgium, Canada, Germany, Nigeria, Switzerland, & the United States
October 16, 2012
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) announces nine new members from Belgium, Canada, Germany, Nigeria, Switzerland, and the United States. The diverse companies join cocoa and chocolate manufacturers, processors, supply chain managers, and other companies worldwide that…Read More »