81% of Ghana cocoa region plagued with bean disease Ghana is infected with Cocoa Swollen Shoot Disease. Liz Parker July 19, 2024 The International Cocoa Organization has released its Cocoa Market Report for June 2024. Read More
ofi announces 2030 targets, action plans for sustainability The company will continue to partner with customers on supply chain goals. Liz Parker June 18, 2024 New 2030 social and environmental targets set for ofi’s global operations, including cocoa.Read More
Supply chain: Ghana to delay more cocoa deliveries This year, cocoa prices have more than doubled. Liz Parker June 14, 2024 Chocolatiers raise prices amid the struggle to find cocoa beans.Read More
RCC gives cocoa efforts a mixed review The group cites lack of progress on labor and poverty due to EUDR. Liz Parker June 5, 2024 The report's key takeaway is that indirect supply chains are risk hotspots for environmental and human rights issues.Read More
Nestlé's income accelerator program helps cocoa farmers High-quality pruning of income accelerator cocoa farms contributed to a 32% increase in cocoa yields. Liz Parker April 30, 2024 Yields and incomes of cocoa-farming families engaged in Nestlé's program are improving, according to latest progress report.Read More
ofi publishes Cocoa Compass sustainability impact report Over 30,000 farmers in ofi's cocoa supply chain are earning a living income. Liz Parker April 30, 2024 ofi says developments in data and technology are accelerating progress towards its Cocoa Compass sustainability ambition. Read More
Global Organics talks organic cocoa, chocolate ingredients Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious and are choosing organic products to support sustainable farming practices. Liz Parker April 22, 2024 Opting for organic, sustainably-sourced chocolate ensures not only a treat for the taste buds but also for the conscience.Read More
WCF launches new methodology for measuring cocoa farmer household income The new methodology promises to serve as a strong standard for the sector. Liz Parker 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.Read More
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 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.Read More
Cocoa SOS: innovation comes to aid of supply chain Climate instability in West Africa is destabilizing the cocoa sector. Liz Parker 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.Read More