Mondelēz International delivers against its 2020 impact goals

Mondelēz International reported important progress against its 2020 impact goals in its 2017 Impact For Growth Progress Report released today. The report details progress against sustainable agriculture and environmental footprint goals, as well as global expansion of healthy lifestyle and nutrition programs in at risk communities. The report also illustrates how the company’s impact programs…

Cargill intends to invest $150 million in Brazil facility to meet market demand for high-quality pectin 


Cargill has the intention to invest $150 million to construct an HM pectin production facility in South America. HM pectin is a versatile, citrus fruit-based texturizer used for jams, beverages/juices, acid dairy drinks and confectionery. Bruce McGoogan, strategy and innovation leader for Cargill starches, sweeteners and texturizers business said, “The pectin market has seen a…

Nigeria: Cocoa and Cassava

Written by Helga Osai Aku, Cocoa Livelihoods Program II Intern, World Cocoa Foundation With about 190 million people, Nigeria is the most populated African country. Agriculture, like in many other African countries, is the base of the Nigerian economy. Some of its major commodities are cocoa, palm oil, and cotton. WCF’s Cocoa Livelihoods Program (CLP),…