As the chocolate giant behind a whole host of confectionery brands, including Carma, Mona Lisa, and Sicao, announced its multi-million-dollar financing deal earlier this month, it raised the question of what the leading chocolate company…
Global cocoa prices have been experiencing a significant surge, reaching historical highs in March of nearly $10,000 per metric ton. And although they have since decreased slightly, they remain elevated compared to previous years. Several…
Why are you excited about the upcoming European Parliament elections? On the one hand, ESA is a business networking organization, while on the other, we also provide relevant policy information that help our members’ businesses…
The concept of snacking has moved from a once-in-a-while treat to a meal replacement in many cases. Coined ‘snackification’, it’s the art of snacking or grazing on smaller, more frequent treats throughout the day instead…
As the EUDR deadline begins to loom, companies are scrambling to ready their supply chains for when restrictions come into force. Cocoa farmers, whose production methods are under particular scrutiny due to potential links to…
Climate change, food insecurity, antimicrobial resistance and pandemic risk all place an increasing burden on European health systems and economies. And as governments turn to progressive solutions that help public and planetary health, plant-based production…