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Barry Callebaut pledges to expand sustainable farming efforts in Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire

Chocolate manufacturer signs letters of intent with cocoa organizations in both countries.

June 7, 2018

Swiss cocoa and chocolate products manufacturer Barry Callebaut continues to make strides toward sustainable cocoa farming.

Governments, chocolate industry titans adopt frameworks for ending deforestation in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana

Standards for preventing further deforestation, improving farmer livelihoods announced at UN climate change meeting.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

November 16, 2017

Alongside leading cocoa and chocolate companies, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana have adopted new standards to end deforestation and restore forest areas, the countries and companies announced Thursday.

Lutheran World Relief launches cocoa flavor map

Map designed to highlight cocoa characteristics of partner farms in Central America.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 31, 2017

Lutheran World Relief (LWR) has launched an online map documenting flavor profiles of cocoa produced by the nonprofit humanitarian organization’s farmer and cooperative partners.

Mondelez outlines cocoa sustainability progress in Indonesia

Cocoa yields grew by 10 percent to from 2015 to 2016.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 4, 2017

Indonesian cocoa farmers who adopted good agricultural practices through Mondelez International’s Cocoa Life program saw average cocoa yields grow by 10 percent in 2016, the confectionery and snack giant announced Tuesday.

Cargill outlines cocoa sustainability objectives

Company to pursue objectives in line with U.N. sustainability development goals.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

October 4, 2017

Cargill has sketched out five sustainability objectives it will pursue over the next 13 years through the Cargill Cocoa Promise, the company’s five-year-old cocoa sustainability program.

Olam’s ‘one-stop tech platform’ improves yield, traceability for 100,000 farmers

Upgrades to farmer information system put data at the fingertips of cooperatives, customers.

Bernie Pacyniak

June 7, 2017

Olam International has updated the Olam Farmer Information System (OFIS), giving 100,000 smallholder farmers access to detailed information about their farms.

Cargill establishes licensed buying company for cocoa in Ghana

Company uses digital systems for cocoa traceability, farmer payment.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

April 12, 2017

Cargill has established a licensed buying company in Ghana, allowing the ingredient supplier to directly source cocoa from certified farmers and maintain a traceable purchasing model.

Barry Callebaut reaches 10,000 cocoa farmers with mobile banking program

Program offers security and flexibility in managing financial assets.

Abigail Watt

December 16, 2015

The financial system is based on secure mobile phone technology and is offered to farmers who are registered with Biopartenaire.

Barry Callebaut launches foundation to support cocoa farmers

Cocoa Horizons Foundation will improve livelihoods of farmers and their communities.

Abigail Watt

September 28, 2015

Barry Callebaut has launched a new platform for chocolate companies and other contributors to help support sustainable cocoa.

Cargill pays out $19M to cocoa farmers, co-ops

Cargill Cocoa Promise’s premiums for certified sustainable cocoa beans are increasing farmer incomes and supporting farm development, education and healthcare in local communities.

Bernie Pacyniak

August 12, 2015

Cocoa farmers in Côte d'Ivoire, Brazil, Cameroon, Ghana and Indonesia received $19 million in premiums for selling certified cocoa beans in 2014 through Cargill’s Cocoa Promise program.

Articles Tagged with ''cocoa farmers''

Barry Callebaut pledges to expand sustainable farming efforts in Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire

Governments, chocolate industry titans adopt frameworks for ending deforestation in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana

Lutheran World Relief launches cocoa flavor map

Mondelez outlines cocoa sustainability progress in Indonesia

Cargill outlines cocoa sustainability objectives

Olam’s ‘one-stop tech platform’ improves yield, traceability for 100,000 farmers

Cargill establishes licensed buying company for cocoa in Ghana

Barry Callebaut reaches 10,000 cocoa farmers with mobile banking program

Barry Callebaut launches foundation to support cocoa farmers

Cargill pays out $19M to cocoa farmers, co-ops

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