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Discover featured articles highlighting innovation, progress and the latest news from the cocoa sector, WCF and its members.
Featured cocoa sustainability news
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World Cocoa Foundation and COCOBOD Announce Ghana as Host of Partnership Meeting 2027
The 2027 WCF Partnership Meeting is heading to Accra.Press releaseMay 21, 2026 -
Engaging the Next Generation in Cocoa
As the sector evolves, connecting young people with real opportunities in innovation, value creation and leadership will shape how cocoa…ArticleApril 29, 2026
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World Cocoa Foundation announces Peter Koegler as Vice President, Programmes
World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) continues to reinforce its senior leadership team with the appointment of Peter Koegler as VP, Programmes.Press releaseOctober 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 -
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 -
Dougal Freeman announced as Vice President, Operations, World Cocoa Foundation
We are pleased to announce that we have further strengthened our senior leadership team with the appointment of Dougal Freeman…Press releaseOctober 2, 2023 -
World Cocoa Foundation Welcomes Mariette Verbruggen as VP Corporate Affairs
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) today announced the appointment of Mariette Verbruggen as its new VP Corporate Affairs.Press releaseSeptember 21, 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 -
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
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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
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 -
“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 -
"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 -
"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 -
"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 -
"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 -
"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 are growing well."
Reverse deforestation
Michael Kudjornou is a cocoa farmer who lives in the Tigare community in Asempanaye, Ghana.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 -
Fairtrade’s New Cocoa Standard: Striking a balance between robust requirements and fairness for farmers
Farmer income
In late December 2022, Fairtrade unveiled a new Cocoa Standard, reinforcing our focus on human rights, the fight against deforestation,…ArticleJanuary 26, 2023 -
World Cocoa Foundation concludes successful Partnership Meeting
Partnership Meeting
The World Cocoa Foundation concluded a successful 2022 Partnership Meeting that saw new commitments on making cocoa supply chains more…Press releaseOctober 28, 2022 -
Cocoa Chain Advances in Brazil with Collective Efforts
CocoaAction Brasil
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Ghana Forest Compliance Service adopted as official land use maps provider for CFI Ghana
Cocoa & Forests Initiative
Companies sourcing cocoa and other forest risk commodities in Ghana are now able to support their reporting and compliance...ArticleJuly 25, 2022 -
Renova Project Delivers Impressive Productivity Gains For Cocoa In Brazil
CocoaAction Brasil
ArticleMay 20, 2022
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Engaging the Next Generation in Cocoa
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As the sector evolves, connecting young people with real opportunities in innovation, value creation and leadership will shape how cocoa…ArticleApril 29, 2026 -
World Cocoa Foundation confirms leadership continuity as refined strategy moves into delivery
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The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) today confirmed that its President, Chris Vincent, informed the WCF Board in the summer of…Press releaseFebruary 25, 2026 -
World Cocoa Foundation Appoints Suzanne Blake to Strengthen Strategic Partnerships at Critical Moment for Cocoa Sector
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Global Cocoa Leaders Convene in Amsterdam as World Cocoa Foundation Launches Refined Strategy
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Rise of the Cacaobots: How AI is Transforming Cocoa Farming
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Tech, research and smarter farming are reshaping cocoa, boosting resilience, yields and sustainability while attracting a new generation to the…ArticleAugust 26, 2025 -
From Trees to Trust: Building Community Forest Governance in Nigeria’s Biodiversity Hotspots
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In the early morning haze of Ondo’s cocoa belt, farmers walk familiar paths to groves where cocoa trees have stood…ArticleJune 12, 2025 -
The Future of Traceability in Cocoa: A Conversation with WCF President Chris Vincent
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At the Malaysian International Cocoa Conference (May 26), WCF President Chris Vincent delivered a keynote on the status and future…ArticleJune 11, 2025 -
Speaking the Same Language: How Standardised Data Can Transform Cocoa Sustainability
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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
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The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT have assessed the most commonly used maps…Press releaseApril 17, 2025 -
Première évaluation indépendante de l’exactitude des cartes du cacao pour la conformité environnementale
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Première évaluation WCF : fiabilité des cartes du cacao vérifiée pour renforcer conformité environnementale et durabilité du secteur.Press releaseApril 17, 2025 -
WCF Summit in Brazil marks new era of resilience for the cocoa sector
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The World Cocoa Foundation's (WCF) largest-ever Partnership Meeting, from 19-20 March 2025, underscored the need for radical collaboration across the…Press releaseMarch 25, 2025 -
The EU Omnibus: Three things to know and three questions to ask when it comes to cocoa
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At the end of February, the European Commission introduced a sweeping set of revisions to upcoming sustainability reporting and due…ArticleMarch 14, 2025 -
Cocoa Leaders Unite to Embrace Innovation in the Face of Unprecedented Challenges at WCF Partnership Meeting
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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
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Guest blog from USAID’s ‘Health, Ecosystem and Agriculture for Resilient, Thriving Societies’ (HEARTH) portfolio.ArticleOctober 1, 2024
