UK – Guan Chong Berhad (GCB), a Malaysian-owned cocoa manufacturer, is expanding its presence in the UK with plans to…
Read MoreMalaysian cocoa manufacturer GCB expands into UK with plans to build new chocolate factory
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Woolworths’ customers guilt free relish on chocolate-based products made from sustainably sourced cocoa
SOUTH AFRICA – Leading retailer, Woolworths has marked a major milestone, achieving 100% responsibly sourcing of cocoa. This means that…
Read MoreNestlé unveils holistic approach to tackle child labour vice among cocoa farming communities
IVORY COAST – Cocoa-farming communities face immense challenges including widespread rural poverty, increasing climate risks and a lack of access…
Read MoreGhana based Cocoa Processing Company to clinch US$86.7m financing for expansion
GHANA – Cocoa Processing Company, Ghanaian state-owned manufacturer of chocolates, confectionery and semi-finished cocoa products, is eyeing a US$86.7m loan…
Read MoreOrganic Potash Corporation partners with PALMCI for production of organic sourced fertilizers
IVORY COAST – Organic Potash Corporation, OPC, through its subsidiary in West Africa, OPC Ivory Coast (OPCIC), has entered into…
Read MoreUganda partners with EU to support coffee, cocoa industry with US$3.9m project
UGANDA – Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) has officially launched the US$3.94m East African Community Market Access Upgrade Project (EACMARKUP),…
Read MoreNigerian agribusiness company Johnvents Industries inaugurates US$36m cocoa processing facility
NIGERIA – Johnvents Industries Limited, Nigerian agribusiness firm, has commissioned its upgraded N15 billion (US$36m) cocoa processing plant in Akure,…
Read MoreBarry Callebaut makes progress in sustainable chocolate goal, reduces carbon intensity by 17%
SWITZERLAND – Swiss chocolate manufacturer, Barry Callebaut has revealed that it is on track to towards its goal to produce…
Read MoreUSAID initiates public-private partnership to promote sustainable growth of chocolate, spices Industry in Madagascar
MADAGASCAR – Madagascar’s chocolate and spices industry is set to benefit from a newly launched US$5.8 million, five-year, public-private partnership…
Read MoreETG’s subsidiary secures US$30m to support West Africa cocoa, cashew value chains
WEST AFRICA – Agri Commodities & Finance FZ-LLC, the UAE subsidiary of Export Trading Group (ETG), has secured US$30.75 Million…
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