ofi (olam food ingredients) is enhancing sustainable livelihoods for Indonesian farmers, as well as creating more transparent and traceable supply chains for its food and beverage customers ofi, a global leader in food ingredient solutions, today announced the Year 1 progress and achievements of its Landscape Approach to Sustainable and Climate Change Resilient Cocoa and Coffee Agroforestry partnership (LASCARCOCO). LASCARCOCO is a USD8.2 million public-private partnership between the … [Read more...] about ofi announces first-year milestones in sustainable cocoa and coffee agroforestry (LASCARCOCO) in Indonesia, in partnership with USAID, The Hershey Company and Rikolto
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Hershey signs groundbreaking long-term agreement with cocoa cooperatives aimed at improving farmer income and farm resiliency
Five-year agreement builds on significant company investments in improving the well-being of cocoa farming communities Hershey announced a five-year agreement with nine cocoa-producing cooperatives in Côte d'Ivoire. The move is part of its "Cocoa For Good" strategy, a 10-year, $500 million investment by the company to address the complex challenges facing cocoa farmers. The agreement aims to build lasting relationships with farmers that enable a more resilient supply. A long-term … [Read more...] about Hershey signs groundbreaking long-term agreement with cocoa cooperatives aimed at improving farmer income and farm resiliency
Protein meets whole foods in new bar concept
Arla Foods Ingredients showcases “the ultimate high-protein whole food snack” at SupplySide West Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new concept for high-protein bars with a natural positioning. Whey protein is notably absent from many wholefood bars, as it can react with the natural fruit sugars they commonly contain, causing hardening. The Essentials Bar demonstrates how manufacturers can overcome this challenge and meet three key needs: high protein content, a whole foods positioning … [Read more...] about Protein meets whole foods in new bar concept
