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Featured cocoa sustainability news
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Four signs of progress from CFI country reports – and how WCF is supporting the next steps
The Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) is the first and largest sector-wide public-private partnership for the cocoa sector.ArticleSeptember 26, 2024 -
New Deforestation Risk Assessment Methodology from WCF Offers Vital Support for EUDR Compliance
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) today announced the launch of a comprehensive deforestation risk assessment methodology for WCF members to…Press releaseSeptember 5, 2024
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
"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 -
"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 -
“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 -
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
ArticleSeptember 29, 2022 -
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
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Combatting Poverty In Cocoa Farming By Changing Pricing Mechanisms
Farmer income
Many cocoa farmers and their workers do not earn enough money for a decent life for themselves and their family.ArticleFebruary 10, 2022 -
How A Living Income Can Help Remake Cocoa Farming
Farmer income
Nestlé’s culture is built on connection and collaboration; our leaders visit and engage with operations everywhere.ArticleFebruary 1, 2022 -
The Promise of Sustainable Brazilian Cocoa
CocoaAction Brasil - Portuguese
When you look at what Henrique Souza has achieved it shows the promise of cocoa in Brazil.ArticleJune 9, 2021 -
Local Cocoa Sustainability Challenges and Growth Potential in South Bahia, Brazil
CocoaAction Brasil - Portuguese
The recently launched, industry-commissioned report “Panorama of Cocoa Cultivation in the Southern Coastal Territory of Bahia”...ArticleFebruary 1, 2021
