Cocoa Updates

Action Oriented Public-Private Partnerships to Tackle Deforestation in West Africa: Finding Synergy in Cocoa and Palm Oil

It is no secret that agriculture – particularly soy, beef, palm oil, and timber – have contributed significantly to global… Read More

Ghana Cocoa Board 70th Anniversary Commemoration Speech During the National Durbar

Rick Scobey, WCF President, delivers speech during the National Durbar to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Ghana Cocoa Board Speech given by Richard Scobey, WCF President Kumasi, Ghana, October 2, 2017 Your Excellency, President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana… Read More

Cacao Oro de Nicaragua joins World Cocoa Foundation

WCF is pleased to welcome Managua, Nicaragua-based Cacao Oro de Nicaragua as our newest member. In joining WCF, company President John Warrington said, “In developing Cacao Oro’s cocoa plantations, we feel it is our duty not only to rehabilitate already… Read More

Better Together! Partnering to Measure Sustainable Cocoa Practices

Ahead of UN Climate Conference, Chocolate and Cocoa Companies Drive Momentum to End Tropical Deforestation

PRESS RELEASE Ahead of UN Climate Conference, Chocolate and Cocoa Companies Drive Momentum to End Tropical Deforestation WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 11, 2017) – Making good on a commitment announced in March, the world’s leading cocoa and chocolate companies… Read More

Bean & Co joins World Cocoa Foundation

WCF is pleased to welcome London, United Kingdom-based Bean & Co as our newest member. In joining WCF, Doron Retter, Bean & Co’s CEO, said, “At Bean & Co, we aim to actualize our vision for sustainable, modern cocoa production… Read More

Natra S.A. joins World Cocoa Foundation

WCF is pleased to welcome Madrid, Spain-based cocoa processor and cocoa-derived products manufacturer Natra S.A. as our newest member. As part of its commitment to support and protect cocoa farmers and their families, and help organize farmer cooperatives, Natra S.A. Read More

Investing in Sustainable Livelihoods for Cocoa Farmers

While market fluctuations are a normal response to changing supply and demand conditions, current market developments… Read More

Kuapa Kokoo joins World Cocoa Foundation

WCF is pleased to welcome Kumasi, Ghana-based Kuapa Kokoo Cocoa Cooperative and Marketing Union Limited “Kuapa Kokoo”, as our newest member. In joining WCF, Madam Fatima Ali, Kuapa Kokoo National President, said, “As a leading cocoa farmer cooperative, our main… Read More

Women’s Empowerment Research Analysis