It is no secret that agriculture – particularly soy, beef, palm oil, and timber – have contributed significantly to global… Read More
While market fluctuations are a normal response to changing supply and demand conditions, current market developments… Read More
At the start of 2017, author Simran Sethi launched an unprecedented effort to share information and stories about the complex… Read More
In West Africa, cocoa has been identified as a major driver of deforestation which has led to serious soil degradation,… Read More
Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus Disease (CSSV) is a viral disease endemic to West Africa that was first identified in Ghana… Read More
With three months under my belt at the helm of the World Cocoa Foundation and having just wrapped up our largest ever partnership meeting in Abidjan, it’s a perfect time to take stock of where we are… Read More
Some mornings we wake up and wonder if chocolate, especially dark chocolate, isn’t becoming a cure for everything—heart disease, obesity, and hypertension. Despite growing evidence about the health benefits of dark chocolate, we know that the magic created by combining… Read More
Dear WCF Members and Supporters: I want to take this opportunity, the last such that I will have in my current role, to thank all of you, and especially WCF Chairman Barry Parkin, Vice Chair Steven Retzlaff and Treasurer Terry… Read More
WCF is thrilled to welcome Ezaki Glico as its newest member. Ezaki Glico is a Japanese branded chocolate and confectionery company, best known for their chocolate-covered pretzel stick snack, Pocky, among other products. “Contribute to society through food” is the… Read More