One sector.
One voice.
Shared solutions.
We align companies, governments, and partners to secure a stable, sustainable cocoa supply.
One sector.
Impact in Action
Collaboration that drives change
Our shared frameworks are reducing complexity and cost across the supply chain, improving traceability and helping companies and farmers adapt to a fast-evolving policy environment.
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One Sector Voice
We coordinate communications and engagement so that the cocoa sector speaks with clarity, confidence, and credibility to policymakers, partners, and the public.
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Policy Impact
We partner with governments in producing and consuming countries to align policies that promote sustainable growth, fair farmer incomes, and long-term supply security.
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Compliance & Standards
We develop shared tools and data frameworks that make compliance efficient, credible, and scalable, helping members meet new regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation.
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“We’re uniting business, governments, and partners around shared tools and priorities to build trust and secure a sustainable cocoa future.”
Chris Vincent
President, World Cocoa Foundation
What we do
Building clarity and collective impact
We connect the cocoa sector’s programmes with sustainability outcomes. By developing shared tools, harmonising standards, and fostering transparency, WCF helps the cocoa sector deliver measurable progress on compliance, livelihoods, and resilience.
The Cocoa Forests Initiative
It is the global partnership that unites governments and industry to end cocoa-driven deforestation and restore forest landscapes.
Traceability strategy
We align governments, companies, and partners around a global framework for reliable, cost-efficient traceability.
News & Resources
Cocoa sustainability news
Discover articles highlighting innovation, progress, and the latest news from the cocoa sector, WCF and its members.
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Towards a Global Standard for Deforestation Risk Assessment in Cocoa
Reverse deforestation
WCF, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT launch a globally recognised Standard Method for Deforestation Risk Assessment (DRA).ArticleOctober 28, 2025 -
Cocoa & Forests Initiative Reports Record Progress in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
CFI 2024 reports show record progress in forest restoration, traceability, and farmer resilience in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire.ArticleOctober 17, 2025 -
World Cocoa Foundation Unveils 2026 Amsterdam Partnership Meeting Programme
Partnership Meeting
Press releaseOctober 2, 2025 -
WCF At New York Climate Week 2025: Exploring the first ever greenhouse gas accounting methodology for the cocoa sector
Carbon strategy
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Rise of the 'Cacaobots': How AI is Transforming Cocoa Farming
News & Resources
A special CocoaRadar Report: Smarter cocoa farming isn’t just the future – it’s happening now.ArticleAugust 26, 2025
Partnership meetings
Annual meeting shaping the sector
Our annual partnership meeting brings together key stakeholders in the global cocoa and chocolate sector. It is a critical forum for robust discussions and collaborative efforts focused on sustainability. This unique gathering aligns the industry towards impactful global actions and solutions.
About
Leading the way for cocoa sustainability
The World Cocoa Foundation is an international membership organisation representing the global cocoa and chocolate sectors. Its members include farmer cooperatives, cocoa processors, chocolate manufacturers, and supply chain companies worldwide.
