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The story of Trinitarios
When cocoa was king, Trinidad produced approximately 40,000 tonnes to export. Then the oil boom happened. Cocoa was once was… Read More
Using the optimistic mindset – further strengthening trust
Last year, at the World Cocoa Conference in Berlin, The German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa and the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa discussed the latest issues affecting the industry. At this year’s ISM, they met again to look at what progress has been made, with a particular focus on giving farmers a living wage. “Business as usual is no longer an option” was the outcome of the World Cocoa Conference in Berlin nine months ago, signalling the need for a new beginning, but has the cocoa sector become more sustainable since then? This question was discussed by three representatives of the confectionery industry and the food retailers and a co-operative representative from Côte d’Ivoire, at a joint event of the German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa and the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa at ISM in Cologne last month. Read More
Cacao, Côte d’Ivoire’s gold
In this Figaro Magazine special report. learn about the importance of the cocoa sector for the world's first producer, Côte d'Ivoire. The article describes opportunities and challenges linked to cocoa farming, from infrastructure to living income and deforestation issues. Read More