Fairtrade report identifies greater combined initiatives required on key cocoa sustainability schemes 19 May 2020 A major research project from Fairtrade has identified that the cocoa sector requires greater levels of joint working on sustainability ventures to help effectively tackle… Read more
Fairtrade establishes producer resilience funds to combat coronavirus impact 11 May 2020 Fairtrade International has unveiled the launch of multi-million funding streams known as “Fairtrade producer Relief Fund” and a separate producer resilience initiative in response to… Read more
World confectionery bodies and companies join together supporting cocoa communities affected by coronavirus 5 May 2020 A total of 30 companies and organisations including global confectionery groups have joined together to donate $835,000 for cocoa farmers during the coronavirus pandemic through… Read more
Jacobs Foundation joins forces with confectionery industry tackling child labour 28 April 2020 A joint venture has been launched between the Jacobs Foundation, a global youth development organisation, and major players in the chocolate sector to create a… Read more
Olam Cocoa sets out digitally-led scheme tackling child labour in Cameroon 6 March 2020 Olam Cocoa has confirmed a new digitally-led initiative enhancing measures in Cameroon aimed at tackling child labour through monitoring and a specific programme of action. Read more