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WCF hosts annual Latin America talks in Ecuador

World Cocoa Foundation discussions focus on cocoa flavor, quality.

September 8, 2016

Cocoa producers, researchers, industry executives, government officials, and civil society organizations, gather to participate in these talks. The discussions will explore how chocolate manufacturing is influenced by cocoa quality standards, direct sourcing and the mapping of cocoa flavor characteristics.

WCF leads new project to address climate change in cocoa-producing regions.

WCF leads new program to address climate change

Partnership will strengthen collaboration between public and private sector and address environmental issues.

Abigail Watt

June 1, 2016

The partnership, led by WCF, is meant to strengthen the collaboration between the public and private sector in addressing these environmental issues.

The WCF appoints Richard Scobey as its new president.

WCF names Richard Scobey president

Scobey takes over the role from Bill Guyton, who led the organization through its first 15 years.

Abigail Watt

May 18, 2016

Scobey will be responsible for providing the vision and leadership guide to WCF's operations.

Bill Guyton, World Cocoa Foundation president, resigns

Guyton to step down Dec. 31, 2015, after 15 years as president.

Abigail Watt

October 13, 2015

The World Cocoa Foundation Board of Directors has announced the resignation of Bill Guyton, who has served as WCF's president since the foundation was founded in 2000.

WCF in Latin America zeroes in on cocoa flavor, quality and genetics

World Cocoa Foundation meetings in San Salvador help raise Latin American awareness.

Abigail Watt

September 9, 2015

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has kicked off meetings in San Salvador to discuss issues related to fine flavor cocoa, cocoa quality and plant genetics.

2.03 million: Cocoa industry needs to respond to rising child labor numbers

As new report shows an increase in child labor in the cocoa fields, it’s time to turn up the heat.

Bernie Pacyniak

August 19, 2015

It’s not what the industry expected. Not what people heavily committed to the cause expected.

Hershey, Barry Callebaut partner to help cocoa farmers

Learn to Grow expansion to benefit 8,000 Côte d’Ivoire cocoa farmers.

Alison Soley

August 5, 2015

For many cocoa farmers in Côte d’Ivoire, life is rife with both social and ethical issues.

World Cocoa Foundation weighs in on child labor

Tulane survey reveals improvements, but WCF seeks faster progress.

Alison Soley

August 5, 2015

Unfortunately, child labor is still a reality in today’s world.

World Cocoa Foundation President Bill Guyton

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One-on-one: 11 questions for WCF President Bill Guyton

Guyton, of the World Cocoa Foundation, talks climate change, listening to cocoa farmers, and his legacy.

Curtis Vreeland

June 24, 2015

Guyton discusses how his background in the Peace Corp shaped his perspective, what motivates corporations to pursue sustainability, and the future of the WCF.

WCF, Ivorian Government to work together to better cocoa farms.

Organizations to work together to provide skills and knowledge to help cocoa farmers become more competitive producers.

Crystal Lindell

April 8, 2015

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and Côte d’Ivoire’s Conseil du Café-Cacao have announced an agreement to improve cocoa planting material.

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Articles Tagged with ''World Cocoa Foundation''

WCF hosts annual Latin America talks in Ecuador

WCF leads new program to address climate change

WCF names Richard Scobey president

Bill Guyton, World Cocoa Foundation president, resigns

WCF in Latin America zeroes in on cocoa flavor, quality and genetics

2.03 million: Cocoa industry needs to respond to rising child labor numbers

Hershey, Barry Callebaut partner to help cocoa farmers

World Cocoa Foundation weighs in on child labor

One-on-one: 11 questions for WCF President Bill Guyton

WCF, Ivorian Government to work together to better cocoa farms.

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