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
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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
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
The Science of Good Chocolate
Meet the sensory scientist who is decoding the terroir of chocolate—and working to safeguard the cacao plant that gives us the sweet dark treat Read More
“We see in Brazil some interesting developments that might serve as models for other cocoa producing regions”
As the WCF’s Partnership Meeting prepares to reconvene in Sao Paulo this month, Tim McCoy, VP for member & external… Read More
Mars Launches New Cocoa for Generations Plan
Mars is launching a new plan to advance cocoa sustainability by putting farmers at the center of their ambitions and… Read More
Mars aims to tackle “broken” cocoa model with new sustainability scheme
LONDON (Reuters) – Mars Wrigley Confectionery launched a new sustainability strategy on Wednesday with the aim of combating deforestation, child… Read More
Ghana cocoa farmers harness the law to save forests, boost yields
Trees grow naturally on many cocoa farms, providing shade for the delicate crop. But they belong to the state, not… Read More
Can land rights for farmers save Ghana’s cocoa sector?
The industry regulator has encouraged farmers to clear away old trees but under traditional agreements, a farmer's land rights are tied to the crops he is growing. Read More