COCOA POST

A group of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have called on the European Commission to "rapidly engage in formal negotiations" with Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire towards the establishment of an Economic Pact on Sustainable Cocoa. "The…
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With the enormous prospects and opportunities in the cocoa sector, constant conversations about its progress can never be enough. Although farmers may be doing their bit to enhance their lives, the bigger task lies at the doorsteps of…
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The German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa (GISCO) has held its 10th Annual General Meeting in Berlin on the topic 'Human Rights Due Diligence in the Cocoa Sector: Working Together for Better Living Conditions for Cocoa Farmers.' The theme…
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The Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN) says it is hoping to tap into Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire's $400 per tonne Living Income Differential (LID) to improve the livelihoods of its smallholder farmers. West African neighbours, Ghana…
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Chocolate and cocoa products giant, the Barry Callebaut Group, has announced its plans to build a new specialty chocolate factory in Ontario, Canada, expanding its North American presence. The new state-of-the-art factory is planned to…
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Olam Group has appointed Maya Hari as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its climate-tech venture Terrascope. Terrascope, which is based s Singapore, is said to support businesses to accurately and efficiently manage and reduce their carbon…
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Cocoa farmers in Ghana risk impoverishment if urgent steps are not taken by the government to halt threats posed by illegal mining activities that are gradually destroying cocoa farms. According to a new Cocobod study, about 11,000…
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American confectionery, food, and beverage company giant, Mondelez has released its first-quarter performance report, recording a "delivered strong top-line results, driven by higher pricing and strong volume growth”. “Our chocolate and…
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Social justice and sustainability label Fairtrade International has announced the appointment of Sandra Uwera as its new Global CEO. Uwera steps into the role following the departure of Dr. Nyagoy Nyong'o, who served as Interim Global CEO…
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Mars Incorporated has announced a new effort to improve the livelihoods of 14,000 smallholder cocoa farmers in Côte d’Ivoire and Indonesia by the next eight years. According to the chocolate maker of more than 100 years, two…
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