CAOBISCO facts for kids
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Association Communautaire des Industries de la Chocolaterie, Biscuiterie
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| Formation | 1959 |
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| Purpose | To facilitate the understanding of European decision-makers and stakeholders on the role played by the European chocolate, biscuit & confectionery manufacturers and products in the European economy |
| Headquarters | Brussels |
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CAOBISCO is a special group for the Association of Chocolate, Biscuits and Confectionery industries in Europe. It helps companies that make yummy treats like chocolate, cookies, and candy. The name comes from French: Association Communautaire des Industries de la Chocolaterie, Biscuiterie.
This organization started in Paris in 1959. Later, in 1985, it moved its main office to Brussels, which is in Belgium.
CAOBISCO's main job is to help people who make important decisions in Europe understand the chocolate, biscuit, and candy industries. This includes leaders and other important groups. They want everyone to know how much these industries help the European economy. CAOBISCO also acts as a place for talking and sharing ideas with European organizations. They discuss things like science, rules, money, and how to be more sustainable. Members of CAOBISCO include groups from different European countries and even some companies directly.
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What CAOBISCO Does
CAOBISCO works on many different things to help its members. They focus on making sure the chocolate, biscuit, and candy industries can grow and succeed. Here are some of their main activities:
Helping Farmers and Food Supply
- Changes to Farm Rules: CAOBISCO works on changes to the Common Agricultural Policy. This is a set of rules that guides farming in Europe. They want to make sure that farmers can grow the ingredients needed for chocolate, biscuits, and candy.
- Getting Good Ingredients: They help make sure there are enough good quality ingredients. This means things like cocoa, sugar, and flour. They work to keep these supplies steady and reliable for companies.
Making Trade Easier
- Fair Trade Rules: CAOBISCO works to make trade easier between countries. They try to remove things that make it hard to sell products. This includes taxes on goods and other rules that block trade. They want companies to be able to sell their treats across Europe and beyond.
- Getting Ingredients Responsibly: They also focus on getting ingredients in a good way. This means making sure that raw materials are sourced responsibly and sustainably. They want to protect the environment and support fair working conditions.
Improving Products and Safety
- Better Products and Ways to Make Them: CAOBISCO helps companies find ways to make their products better. They also look for ways to make things more efficiently. This helps companies create high-quality chocolate, biscuits, and candy.
- Following Food Rules: They work on Food law. This means making sure all products follow the rules about what can be in food. These laws help keep everyone safe and healthy.
- Keeping Food Safe: CAOBISCO is very involved in Food safety. They help set standards to make sure that all chocolate, biscuits, and candy are safe to eat. This is super important for everyone who enjoys these treats!
