cocoa farming

European Cocoa Association backs EU Commission’s plans for tackling deforestation

The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has welcomed plans being put forward from the European Commission for a regulation aimed at tackling the major issue of deforestation.

Child labour proves a major focus for World Cocoa Foundation meeting

Tackling child labour emerged as a key area for the opening sessions of the World Cocoa Foundation partnership meeting, with its global members calling on industry for combined urgent action.

Fairtrade expresses concerns over COP26 results, branding them a ‘cop out’ on climate change goals

Fairtrade joined environmental groups in expressing concerns over the UN’s COP26 global climate summit, labelling the event’s claimed gains with agreed policies as ‘a cop out’ on its prime goal of urgently cutting global warming.

Fairtrade’s COP26 paper calls on global governments to back smallholder farmers over climate solutions

Fairtrade has called on international communities to consider smallholder farmers as central in delivering long-term climate solutions.

Fairtrade raises concerns for Central American cocoa communities hit by hurricane Eta

Fairtrade has raised concerns for cocoa farmers operating with its initiatives in Central America, as they face mounting losses from crops extensively damaged by Hurricane Eta this month.

The Fairtrade Foundation gains key grants including support for Ghana cocoa farmers

The Fairtrade Foundation has won two out of eight grants launched today by the UK Government, including an agricultural support scheme backed by Mondelēz International in Ghana assisting cocoa producers in developing countries during the coronavirus pandemic.

Fairtrade report claims key progress on training West African cocoa farmers

A series of schemes from Fairtrade International designed to assist cocoa farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast has made notable gains in improving conditions for communities, according to a progress study.

Cargill’s Sustainability Report reveals key measures to support global farmers

Enhancements to Cargill’s cocoa harvesting processes in adopting barcoded cocoa bags and digital (CMS) systems, 50% of sustainable beans in the global direct supply chain are now traceable from farm-to-factory.

Cocoa farmers operating in Ivory Coast and Ghana gain digital support from Cargill

Farmers working in major cocoa territories based in Ghana and Ivory Coast are gaining key updates from Cargill’s digital farming tool helping amplify government measures around safety and sanitation designed to tackle the spread of coronavirus.

Fairtrade Fortnight under way campaigning for women cocoa farmers

The UK’s Fairtrade Foundation has started its Fairtrade Fortnight with its nationwide ‘She Deserves’ campaign putting a spotlight on hidden inequality experienced by the women and girls behind the major global chocolate industry.

Fairtrade Foundation’s LJ Loftus becomes latest World Confectionery Conference keynote speaker

The World Confectionery Conference unveils its latest keynote speaker, LJ Loftus, Head of Supply Chain and Programme Management, Fairtrade Foundation.

The Voice Network raises concerns over cocoa farmer payments

The Voice Network, a group of NGOs and Trade Unions tackling sustainability in the global cocoa supply chain, has released a new position paper on providing a living income for farmers in key African markets.