Ahead of the World Cocoa Federation conference in Sao Paulo we look at what Latin America has to offer in terms of cocoa production, quality, sustainability and diversity, and why it could become the 'epicentre of a cocoa revolution'.
Fairtrade International’s cocoa beans have seen the highest growth in sales during 2016-2017 compared to its other certified goods, including coffee, sugar and tea. However, most West African cocoa farmers still do not earn a living income.
Cocoa farmers’ voice in the chocolate industry is rising, says the World Cocoa Farmers Organization (WCFO), but a Declaration from farmers urges greater involvement in decision making on industry and government policy.
The pair, both with senior roles in their cocoa cooperatives, outline the main issues affecting women on plantations and explain how the Fairtrade Women’s School of Leadership has changed their lives.
As the WCF’s Partnership Meeting prepares to reconvene in Sao Paulo this month, Tim McCoy, VP for member & external relations, speaks exclusively to Confectionery News on CocoaAction Brazil – and why it’s good to be back in Latin America again.
World’s biggest cocoa producer announces price increase for this season’s main cocoa crop, but Ghana announces no change to price, angering its farmers.
Olam International has a “considerable” presence in Africa as the world’s leading originator of cocoa beans and a globally leading cocoa processor. Andrew Brooks, Olam Cocoa’s head of sustainability for Africa, speaks to us about how the group leverages...
Rainforest Alliance says its SAT4Farming, a satellite technology that was recently adopted by 1,000 cocoa farmers in Ghana, could potentially provide ‘cheaper and more reliable’ sustainability certifications to chocolate companies.
