The debut reportedly marks a major step towards a secure, consent-based approach to geolocation data management, enabling cooperatives to retain ownership and control over their data.
A new independent report by the KIT Institute shows that the brand's program continues to deliver measurable gains in productivity, women's empowerment, cocoa income, and household resilience.
The org is calling on the UK government to introduce a mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence law to provide protection for cocoa farmers and workers around the world.
To encourage young people to enter and lead the future of farming, the company is working with an environmental organization and a youth learning platform.
The West Africa Cocoa Programme plays a key role in preparing cooperatives to navigate regulatory changes, economic fluctuations, climate change, and other pressures.
Acumen, a global nonprofit impact investor, has debuted a Valentine’s Day campaign urging chocolate lovers to “Make a #Cocoamitment” by choosing chocolate brands that support fair wages for cocoa farmers.