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Featured cocoa sustainability news
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Speaking the Same Language: How Standardised Data Can Transform Cocoa Sustainability
As sustainability regulations shift from policy to practice, the cocoa sector faces a critical challenge -ArticleApril 25, 2025 -
WCF publishes first ever assessment revealing accuracy of key maps cocoa companies rely on for environmental compliance
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT have assessed the most commonly used maps…Press releaseApril 17, 2025
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Harvesting Prosperity: Luker Chocolate's Vision for the Future
Farmer income
Colombia's rural landscapes face a transformational challenge as more and more young individuals opt for urban settings.ArticleNovember 28, 2023 -
Mars Wrigley: Innovative Field App To Verify Suspected Deforestation
Reverse deforestation
Climate change is a real, tangible threat and it is already impacting the planet and people’s livelihoods.ArticleNovember 27, 2023 -
Cocoa Through the Lens: Terroir Kreyòl: Cacao in Haiti
From bean to bar
Chocolate is one of the most-loved products in the world.ArticleNovember 23, 2023 -
Cocoa & Forests Initiative Partners to Present Collaborative Landscape Programmes at COP28
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
Companies and government partners supported by WCF and IDH will be attending COP28 in December.ArticleNovember 16, 2023 -
Les partenaires de l’Initiative Cacao et Forêts présenteront des programmes collaboratifs sur les paysages à la COP28
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
Les entreprises et les partenaires gouvernementaux, soutenus par la Ffondation Mondiale du Cacao (World Cocoa Foundation, WCF) et IDH, assisteront…ArticleNovember 16, 2023 -
World Cocoa Foundation announces Peter Koegler as Vice President, Programmes
Team
World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) continues to reinforce its senior leadership team with the appointment of Peter Koegler as VP, Programmes.Press releaseOctober 30, 2023 -
CocoaAction Brasil and SENAR, a successful partnership
CocoaAction Brasil
For years, low productivity has been a major issue in Brazilian cocoa with the national average of 300 kilos/hectare performing…ArticleOctober 30, 2023 -
ECOM’s Smarter Cocoa Report 2022 - What is it and how can we learn from it
Farmer income
In June 2023, ECOM published our Cocoa Sustainability Report.ArticleOctober 30, 2023 -
Dougal Freeman announced as Vice President, Operations, World Cocoa Foundation
Team
We are pleased to announce that we have further strengthened our senior leadership team with the appointment of Dougal Freeman…Press releaseOctober 2, 2023 -
Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) Reports Progress Towards Ending Deforestation Through Cooperation Between Cocoa Sector and Governments of Côte d’Ivoire And Ghana
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
The Cocoa and Forests Initiative (CFI) announces significant strides towards its mission of eradicating deforestation in the cocoa sector.Press releaseSeptember 21, 2023 -
World Cocoa Foundation Welcomes Mariette Verbruggen as VP Corporate Affairs
Team
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) today announced the appointment of Mariette Verbruggen as its new VP Corporate Affairs.Press releaseSeptember 21, 2023 -
WINCC Network & Women’s Voices in Cocoa
Combat Child Labour
In preparation for the 2024 Partnership Meeting taking place during Amsterdam Cocoa Week from February 5-10ArticleAugust 31, 2023 -
Companies Recommit to Tackle Deforestation in CFI 2.0
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
The Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) has reached a significant milestone with the successful completion of its first phase.ArticleJuly 24, 2023 -
Cocoa, Forests & Peace Initiative 2018-2022 Report
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
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"La mujer es cacao. La mujer es Colombia. La mujer es Cordillera."
Combat Child Labour
Women are cocoa. Women are Colombia. Women are Cordillera.ArticleJune 28, 2023 -
The Partnership behind Amsterdam Cocoa Week
Partnership Meeting
World Cocoa Foundation sat down with Jack Steijn, of Equipoise, to talk about the work he does and the upcoming…ArticleMay 21, 2023 -
World Cocoa Foundation Announces Christine McGrath as New Chairman and Appointment of Two New Board Officers
Team
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has announced the appointment of Christine McGrath as its new Chairman.Press releaseMay 12, 2023 -
Sustainable Cocoa: An Alternative for the Colombian Amazon
Reverse deforestation
Colombia signed its Peace Accords in 2016, ending 60 years of violent conflict that played out on the agricultural and…ArticleApril 25, 2023 -
Cacao sostenible: una alternativa para la Amazonía Colombiana
Reverse deforestation
Colombia firmó sus Acuerdos de Paz en 2016, poniendo fin a 60 años de conflicto interno que se desarrolló en…ArticleApril 25, 2023 -
World Cocoa Foundation Announces 2024 Partnership Meeting
Partnership Meeting
The annual meeting will take place on February 6-7, 2024, in Amsterdam.Press releaseApril 4, 2023 -
Eat Chocolate, Stay Healthy, Grow Ghana
Combat Child Labour
What is February without chocolate?ArticleApril 3, 2023 -
"Cutting down trees affects nature."
Reverse deforestation
Sawadogo Ousseni lives with his brothers, his wife and children in the village of Grebo, in the DIVO region of…ArticleMarch 17, 2023 -
"The trees are growing well."
Reverse deforestation
Michael Kudjornou is a cocoa farmer who lives in the Tigare community in Asempanaye, Ghana.ArticleMarch 17, 2023 -
"It is useful to slow the effects of climate change."
Reverse deforestation
Fédéric Asseu is a cocoa farmer who lives with his wife and family in Diangobo, Comoe, Côte d'Ivoire.ArticleMarch 17, 2023 -
"The trees will allow us to have money in the future."
Reverse deforestation
“This project is important because it supports abundant rain and the trees will allow us to have money in the…ArticleMarch 17, 2023 -
"I’m planting more with the support of the project.”
Reverse deforestation
Obed is a cocoa farmer from Tebeso, Konongo District, in central Ghana.ArticleMarch 17, 2023 -
"L’abattage des arbres agit sur la nature."
Reverse deforestation
Sawadogo Ousseni vit avec ses frères, sa femme et ses enfants dans le village de Grebo, dans la région de…ArticleMarch 17, 2023 -
“We can see our lives progressing.”
Reverse deforestation
Esther Dede and Kofi Ebenezer are a couple from the Ghana Western North region.ArticleMarch 17, 2023 -
Introducing Cocoa & Forests Initiative 2.0
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
Learn the history of the WCF’s Cocoa and Forests Initiative and find out what is in store for phase two…ArticleFebruary 24, 2023 -
Journey of Chocolate: From Bean to Bar
From bean to bar
Explore the transformative journey of cocoa from its origin on small farms to the creation of chocolate, unveiling the steps…ArticleFebruary 23, 2023
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Cocoa Leaders Unite to Embrace Innovation in the Face of Unprecedented Challenges at WCF Partnership Meeting
News & Resources
At a time of mounting global instability, the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) Partnership Meeting from 19-20 March will convene global…Press releaseFebruary 20, 2025 -
Unlocking Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for Sustainable Cocoa Production
News & Resources
Guest blog from USAID’s ‘Health, Ecosystem and Agriculture for Resilient, Thriving Societies’ (HEARTH) portfolio.ArticleOctober 1, 2024
