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WCF launches new methodology for measuring cocoa farmer household income

The new methodology promises to serve as a strong standard for the sector.

April 3, 2024

Accurately measuring cocoa farmer household income is key to understanding the impact of sustainability interventions on cocoa farmer households and the environment.

Interview: ofi debuts solar-powered cocoa warehouse at Port of Amsterdam

With the new warehouse, the brand hopes to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

Liz Parker Kuhn

March 28, 2024

We recently connected with Chris Beetge, president of Europe, Middle East, and North Africa, ofi, to chat about its new solar-powered cocoa warehouse.

Cocoa SOS: innovation comes to aid of supply chain

Climate instability in West Africa is destabilizing the cocoa sector.

Liz Parker Kuhn

March 25, 2024

Potential solutions to revitalize the cocoa sector are on the horizon, spearheaded by two Italian startups actively involved in the FoodSeed program.

Nestlé collaborates with suppliers to help address climate change impact in cocoa

Both ETG | Beyond Beans and Cargill also support the implementation of Nestlé's Income Accelerator Program.

Liz Parker Kuhn

March 21, 2024

The five-year projects will promote agroforestry, accelerate the transition to regenerative agriculture, and support the reforestation of degraded lands around cocoa farming communities.

Cocoa, sugar prices surge ahead of Easter

The prices of both commodities will affect real-time investors as well as consumers.

Liz Parker Kuhn

March 19, 2024

Chocolate prices have seen a 17% hike in the past two years in the U.S., but sugar prices are seeing a decline at the beginning of the year.

African cocoa marketing company launched to ensure continent benefits from cocoa trade

African cocoa marketing company launched to ensure fairness across cocoa trade

The platform was introduced to industry stakeholders at the recent Amsterdam Cocoa Week conference.

Liz Parker Kuhn

March 15, 2024

African Cocoa Marketplace, Inc. is a new company oﬀering marketing and qualitative assurance solutions for African cocoa products and services.

Rising cocoa prices to sour outlook for chocolate makers

As U.S. consumers pay more for chocolate confections, volume sales come under pressure.

Liz Parker Kuhn

February 1, 2024

U.S. consumers are paying more for chocolate products as confection manufacturers raise prices in response to the soaring cost of cocoa.

Rainforest Alliance supports companies to make a leap towards EUDR compliance

AI-led remote sensing can help companies assess and mitigate deforestation risk.

Jenni Spinner

January 18, 2024

AI-led remote sensing can help companies assess and mitigate deforestation risk.

Bühler’s Flavor Creation Center opens at full power for customers

The center's solutions for cocoa include cleaning, de-shelling, alkalizing, and roasting.

Liz Parker Kuhn

November 30, 2023

The Flavor Creation Center, which has been processing cocoa and nuts since 2022 and coffee since 2013, has been upgraded and refurbished, and is now part of Bühler’s innovation hub in Uzwil, Switzerland.

Cocoa & Forests Initiative collaborate to present landscape programs at COP28

CFI now includes landscape approaches in its strategy to deliver impact through the conservation of forests.

Liz Parker Kuhn

November 20, 2023

Since 2017, CFI has made progress in its mission to end cocoa-related deforestation through collaboration, particularly on traceability, farmer training, and the promotion of cocoa agroforestry.