Company expands partnership with Save the Children.
April 7, 2021
Ferrero Group achieved its goal of sourcing 100 percent sustainable cocoa at the end of 2020, but the company is continuing to scale its cocoa sustainability efforts under its Ferrero Farming Values Cocoa Programme.
When could the industry finally reach 100 percent sustainable cocoa? What are the most effective ways to address child labor? And how has COVID-19 impacted everything?
Created biennially by the VOICE Network, report offers suggestions to better serve farmers.
December 1, 2020
In its biennial review of the cocoa sector, the VOICE Network found cocoa farming communities are still battling the effects of poverty, child labor and deforestation.
Program designed to support farmers, protect cocoa’s unique flavor profiles.
September 30, 2020
Guittard Chocolate Co. is launching the Cultivate Better cocoa initiative, a new program that engages with cocoa-growing communities to improve and protect unique flavor profiles while also developing integrated community initiatives that yield collaborative impact traceable to the farm level.
Olam Cocoa has achieved 100 percent traceability of directly sourced cocoa across its global supply chain — a commitment the company first made five years ago.
Chocolate company aims to expand climate-positive model.
September 4, 2020
The Alter Eco Foundation will work directly with cacao farmers to help them transition to dynamic agroforestry, a method of regenerative agriculture with environmental, economic and social benefits.
Mighty Earth presents letter signed by 350 organizations.
July 24, 2020
More than 300 environmental, human rights and good governance NGOs have signed a letter outlining steps the Ghanaian and Ivorian governments should take to encourage sustainable cocoa while supporting farmers and protecting forests, environmental advocacy organization Mighty Earth reported.
Companies aim to eliminate child labor, distribute 1M forest tree seedlings by 2030.
June 9, 2020
Fuji Oil Holdings, along with subsidiary Blommer Chocolate Co., have launched two global initiatives to address the most significant issues the cocoa industry faces.