Interview: WCF President

Big 12 cocoa and chocolate players pledge to end deforestation in cocoa

By Oliver Nieburg

17-Mar-2017 Last updated on 29-Sep-2017 at 07:55 GMT

The 12 major players in cocoa and chocolate have united with public sector partners to eradicate deforestation in the cocoa supply chain.

Productivity alone won’t bring farmers above the poverty line: New WCF president

18-Oct-2016

By Oliver Nieburg

Yield increases must be coupled with agricultural reforms in origin countries and stronger financing packages to bring cocoa farmers out of poverty, according to the World Cocoa Foundation’s new president.

High-yielding Peruvian farmer is model for global smallholders, says Technoserve

29-Jul-2016

By Oliver Nieburg

A project in Peru aimed at transitioning farmers from coca to cocoa can help boost yields globally with a unique pruning technique, says project facilitator Technoserve.

‘The weakest link’: ICCO advocates for big cocoa estates in smallholder zones

24-May-2016

By Oliver Nieburg

Cocoa producer living income can be increased by gradually introducing large estates in traditionally smallholder areas, says the International Cocoa Organization’s executive director.