From Ghana to your chocolate bar: cocoa connects farmers, markets, and consumers worldwide.

Millions of small-scale farmers produce what ends up in our favourite products.

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#Cocoa from #WestAfrica #CentralAfrica: Production, Export Capacity, and Sustainable Sourcing for Global Markets #SustainableCocoa #CocoaBeans #AgriTrade #FairTrade #OrganicCocoa adalidda.com/en/slug/west...

World Cocoa Foundation publishes first ever greenhouse gas accounting standard for the cocoa sector Launch of the first-ever greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting standard for cocoa.

The cocoa sector now has its first unified GHG accounting standard, enabling consistent emissions reporting and supporting sustainability goals. Read more here: worldcocoafoundation.org/news-and-res...

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Discover the Finest #IvoryCoast #CocoaBeans with Adalidda #SustainableCocoa #EthicalSourcing #FairTrade #FoodManufacturers #BeverageIndustry #CosmeticIngredients adalidda.com/en/news/661e...

Discover the Finest #IvoryCoast #CocoaBeans with Sahel Agri-Sol #SustainableCocoa #EthicalSourcing #FairTrade #FoodManufacturers #BeverageIndustry #CosmeticIngredients sahelagrisol.com/en/news/66ff...

Discover the Finest #IvoryCoast #CocoaBeans with Sahel Agri-Sol #SustainableCocoa #EthicalSourcing #FairTrade #FoodManufacturers #BeverageIndustry #CosmeticIngredients sahelagrisol.com/en/news/66ff...

Indulge in the Luxury of Premium #CocoaButter from Adalidda #SustainableCocoa #EthicalSourcing #FairTrade #IvoryCoastCocoa #NaturalBeauty adalidda.com/en/news/6626...

Indulge in the Luxury of Premium #CocoaButter from Sahel Agri-Sol #SustainableCocoa #EthicalSourcing #FairTrade #IvoryCoastCocoa #NaturalBeauty sahelagrisol.com/en/news/6626...

Indulge in the Luxury of Premium #CocoaButter from Sahel Agri-Sol #SustainableCocoa #EthicalSourcing #FairTrade #IvoryCoastCocoa #NaturalBeauty sahelagrisol.com/en/news/6626...

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Very exciting first session at
#ChocoTec2024
- fantastic examples of modernised sustainable cocoa farms, leaving opportunities for introduction of labour-saving mechanisation alongside supporting biodiversity; and discussion of rewarding cocoa growers for quality of product.

#SustainableCocoa […]

Very exciting first session at #ChocoTec2024 - fantastic examples of modernised sustainable cocoa farms, leaving opportunities for introduction of labour-saving mechanisation alongside supporting biodiversity; and discussion of rewarding cocoa growers for quality of product.
#SustainableCocoa

Cocoa sector pins hope that a new ‘Framework of Action’ on child labour will support farming communities in West Africa—but is it a false hope? A fresh, and concerted effort to tackle child labour on cocoa farms looks good on paper, but allegedly excluding farmers and community representatives in such a framework could be viewed as a retrogra...

A fresh, and concerted effort to tackle #childlabour in #Cocoa looks good on paper, but allegedly excluding farmers and community representatives in such a framework could be viewed as a retrograde step.
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Exclusive: What’s behind the drop in demand for Fairtrade-certified cocoa, and can it retain its market share? Special report: Significant challenges, including a global cost of living crisis, poor cocoa harvests, modern, complex supply chains, and competition from rival certification organisations, are puttin...

Check out the exclusive report on how #Cocoa supply and demand affect @FAIRTRADE premiums and what it means for farmers and the industry. Audio version is included in the article, and there is a sign-up box for the free newsletter. #sustainablecocoa
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🍫 Chocolate fans, brace for impact! #ClimateChange & #Deforestation are making your treats pricier. Cocoa trees struggle with wild weather, and forests are being cleared for plantations. Prices? Up 136%! Choose #SustainableCocoa for the win! 🌍 Let's keep chocolate sweet and forests green!

The CocoaRadar view on Fairtrade Foundation CEO, Mike Gidney, stepping down Mike Gidney’s legacy is of growth, resilience, and unwavering commitment to Fairtrade principles. Under his leadership, the Fairtrade Foundation has become a beacon of ethical trade, advocating for a ...

The CocoaRadar view on @FairtradeUK CEO, Mike Gidney, stepping down. Read. @FAIRTRADE @FairtradeLondon #sustainablecocoa
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Hershey invests in education system for cocoa-farming communities in West Africa The US confectionery giant has teamed up with the government of Cote d’Ivoire and other partners to fund the construction of 12 new schools and make significant investments in infrastructure.

US confectionery giant @Hershey has teamed up with the government of Cote d’Ivoire and other partners to fund the construction of 12 new schools and make significant investments in infrastructure. #sustainablecocoa
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🌿🍫 Mapping the future of cocoa in #Cameroon with #COCAFORI. Supported by @FAO and #EU, this #sustainablecocoa initiative leverages remote sensing, #AI, & @OpenForis #SEPAL #Whisp solutions for more transparent & sustainable forests.🌳🤝
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