Cocoa and Ingredients
How does your company stay compliant with international regulations and standards governing cocoa and cocoa ingredient production? CF: We closely monitor and adhere to international standards, emphasising clean label and natural ingredients. We undergo rigorous audits and maintain certifications to ensure compliance. JO: We adopt key product and process certifications for food safety and quality. We actively monitor changes in regulations, keeping our risk analysis updated and maintaining strict control throughout production. KC: We believe that dialogue is the winning strategy between all stakeholders and collaborate with more than 60 partners across the industry to deliver societal change. One great example is the Cocoa & Forests Initiative, in which the governments of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana joined with Cargill and other leading cocoa and chocolate companies (representing 85% of global cocoa usage) to end deforestation and restore forest areas. Balancing the wellbeing of farmers with the conservation and restoration of forests is one of the most pressing challenges in the cocoa sector. Our actions, in collaboration with the Cocoa & Forest Initiative, play a crucial role in sequestering carbon stocks in West African forests and addressing climate change, in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.
What do you see as the future outlook for cocoa ingredients, and what role do you intend to play in shaping the industry’s future? CF: We aim to transform the industry by creating shared value with producers, ensuring quality, sustainability, and well-being. Our commitment to ethical sourcing and premium cacao will continue to shape the industry. JO: We anticipate a balance between indulgence and health-conscious choices, with greater demand for traceability and sustainability. We intend to lead the way in integrated supply chain solutions, focusing on quality and sustainability. KC: As we look to the future, we will keep finding new ways to advance the relationships, models, and platforms we have built with our partners to make a positive impact on a much larger scale. Our focus will continue to be on investing in technology to improve transparency and traceability, scaling up holistic solutions by investing in models that address interconnected issues, strengthening trust, exploring more collaborative initiatives with a wide range of organisations and experts, and partnering with cocoa farmers and cooperatives so that they can build resilient farming businesses, take care of their families and protect natural resources.
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