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McVitie’s introduces non-HFSS cocoa-flavoured Rich Tea biscuits
McVitie’s has launched a new cocoa-flavoured version of its popular Rich Tea biscuits.
Research: Cocoa beans exported from Côte d'Ivoire linked to deforestation in Liberia
An investigation revealed that companies sourcing cocoa from Côte d'Ivoire are contributing to the destruction of forests in neighbouring Liberia.
Ivory Coast raises cocoa farmgate price by 50%
The Ivory Coast has increased the official cocoa farmgate price to CFA 1,500 ($2.46) per kg, a 50% increase on the previous CFA 1,000 price.
Nestlé teams up with suppliers to support cocoa farming sustainability
Nestlé has launched two new projects, developed with suppliers Cargill and ETG | Beyond Beans, that will support the reforestation of degraded lands around cocoa farming communities.
African cocoa shortage sparks global chocolate crisis - Reuters
According to Reuters, four trading sources have reported that major cocoa plants in Ivory Coast and Ghana have halted or cut processing due to financial constraints in buying beans, potentially causing a significant increase in chocolate prices globally.
Ofi and CCG partner on solar-powered cocoa warehouse
Ofi and Commodity Centre Group have partnered to create a cocoa bean warehouse terminal using green energy at the Port of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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