ofi (olam food ingredients), a global leader in naturally good food and beverage ingredients and solutions, is further enhancing efforts to tackle deforestation and drive regenerative agriculture by achieving seven landscape partnerships and bringing over a million hectares under regenerative agriculture by 2030. These new targets align with ofi’s company-wide Choices for Change strategy and will be further boosted by the cocoa business’ tree carbon stock target of 15 million trees by … [Read more...] about ofi’s cocoa business ‘raises regenerative agriculture ambition’ with new 2030 targets
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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
Cargill launches new cocoa production line in Indonesia to meet growing Asian consumers’ demand for indulgent foods
As Asia’s demand for rich, flavorful, and innovative indulgent food and beverages continues to grow, Cargill announced the launch of a new cocoa production line at its cocoa processing plant in Gresik, Indonesia. Francesca Kleemans, Managing Director of Cargill’s Food Solutions Southeast Asia, revealed, “When it comes to bakery, chocolate confectionery and ice cream, as well as the indulgent café-style beverages in foodservice, cocoa and chocolate have always been one of the most popular … [Read more...] about Cargill launches new cocoa production line in Indonesia to meet growing Asian consumers’ demand for indulgent foods
