Archives for January 31, 2024

Sustainabilty

Cocoa farmers see incomes increase under new Fairtrade-backed scheme

A new report from Fairtrade International has highlighted that cocoa farmers who were paid a ‘living income reference price’ earned, on average, 15% more compared to government-regulated farmgate prices in origin countries.

Consumers care about sustainability as long as the claims fit the category, experts say

Greenwashing around sustainability hurts the growth of important initiatives for the environment, society and animal welfare, but when companies make honest, transparent and science-backed claims about their sustainability, consumer trust is not only...

From fledgling startup to rising food star: EIT Food opens applications to connect intrepid entrepreneurs with finance, resources and support

If you believe you have a groundbreaking answer that solves a global challenge – either as an established startup or at the start of your journey – EIT Food is inviting you to apply for one of its 2024 entrepreneurship programs.

Sustainability

Cocoa sector set for ‘epic’ week in Amsterdam

Amsterdam Cocoa Week promises an ‘epic collaboration’ when it opens on Monday 5 February at the Beurs van Berlage, the city’s former stock exchange building, where joining forces under one roof will be high-level sustainability conferences Chocoa, the...