Cocoa Updates
Ghana: New CREMA Executives Trained to Effectively Manage Natural Resources in Their Communities
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), with support from Mondelēz International, have trained 250 newly elected executives (including 75 women) of the Ayum-Asuokow Community Resource Management Area (CREMA) in the Brong Ahafo Region, to enhance their skills on effective natural resources management. Read More
Bahia notebook: Why is rubber so important to the growing of cocoa in Brazil?
As part of a field trip for delegates at the World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting in Sao Paulo in October, WCF organized a visit to CEPLAC so industry experts could see for themselves the work being carried out to not only help and promote Brazil's cocoa farmers under the cabruca system - but also its scientific research into creating a more sustainable environment through bio-diversity and agroforestry. Read More
Brazilian Women Exchange Views on Cocoa Sustainability: Part 1
On the heels of the 2018 Partnership meeting in São Paulo, and the launch of… Read More
Guest article: Cocoa market still ‘unethical, unfair’ despite 10 years of sustainability in the industry
The cocoa and chocolate sector is becoming more sustainable but smallholder farmers are yet to be convinced Read More
Bahia notebook: Why is rubber so important to the growing of cocoa in Brazil?
As part of a field trip for delegates at the World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting in Sao Paulo in October, WCF organized a visit to CEPLAC so industry experts could see for themselves the work being carried out to not only help and promote Brazil's cocoa farmers under the cabruca system - but also its scientific research into creating a more sustainable environment through bio-diversity and agroforestry. Read More
A Flavorful Journey to Cocoa Quality
In recognition of the importance of flavor in cocoa, the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has helped establish flavor laboratories at… Read More
The Business Case for Land Tenure Security
According to the Reuters Foundation, the Ghana Cocoa Board attributes the decline in cocoa production to the inability of… Read More
Bahia notebook: How cocoa was given a new lease of life using old methods – video
When Agrícola Condurú took over an abandoned cocoa plantation six years ago, the growers slowly brought it back to life, using the unique cabruca system to preserve the forest. Read More
HRH Prince of Wales hears how UK aid is helping cocoa farmers
HRH Prince of Wales hears how UK aid is helping cocoa farmers. During a visit to Ghana HRH visited a sustainable cocoa farm, an industry championed by UK aid. Read More
Progrès Réalisés pour Mettre fin à la Déforestation dans le Secteur du Cacao
Progrès Réalisés pour Mettre fin à la Déforestation dans le Secteur du Cacao Read More
Progress on Ending Deforestation in Cocoa Sector
Progress on Ending Deforestation in Cocoa Sector HRH The Prince of Wales Briefed by Governments of Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire… Read More
Collaborative Initiative Announced to Boost Sustainability in Brazil’s Cocoa Sector
Iniciativa Colaborativa Anunciada para Fomentar Sustentabilidade no Setor Cacaueiro do Brasil “O CocoaAction Brasil” reanima a cadeia de fornecimento do… Read More