Koa is investing the funds from the debt financing into a cocoa pulp processing plant in Akim Achiase, in the eastern region of Ghana.

Divine Chocolate is committed to propeling change along the cocoa supply chain, enabling farmers and their families to flourish while addressing issues such as child labor, gender inequality and deforestation.

Ferrero has published its third report showcasing its progress under the Cocoa & Forests Initiative – a comprehensive program of projects delivered across Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to help end deforestation and preserve forests.

Uwera steps into the role following the departure of Dr. Nyagoy Nyong’o, who served as interim global CEO until March 31.

GNT has unveiled a sustainability roadmap for 2030 to optimize its environmental and social impacts across its global operations.

Koa has implemented a new, tamper-proof and scalable transparency system that records payments made to cocoa smallholders.

CARE, in collaboration with Cargill and The Starbucks Foundation, is launching a new effort designed to support cocoa-growing communities in Côte d’Ivoire, building on decades of CARE’s experience in developing Village Saving and Loans Associations.

“This year, we celebrate the fifth anniversary of Forever Chocolate, and I am extremely proud of the progress that we have made since 2016, creating tangible impact on the ground,” said Barry Callebaut Group CEO Peter Boone.

Loacker strives to hold its products to the highest quality standard, including using sustainably sourced raw materials and processing products with no artificial additives.

Lidl introduced three new sustainable chocolate confections at U.S. stores earlier this year under the retailer’s Preferred Selection brand.