World Cocoa Foundation Statement on “Assessing Progress in Reducing Child Labor in Cocoa Production in Cocoa Growing Areas of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana” Report

October 20, 2020 World Cocoa Foundation

“As this report shows, there are today still too many children in cocoa farming doing work for which they are too young, or work that endangers them — and child labor has no place in the cocoa supply chain.”

Laying the Foundation For Further Growth of the Cocoa Value Chain in Ecuador

October 15, 2020 Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut laid the foundation for future growth of the cocoa value chain in Ecuador in a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art, cocoa facility in Durán.

Barry Callebaut: Disclosing our Direct Cocoa Suppliers in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Cameroon

September 9, 2020 Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut has reached a new milestone in our plan to build a sustainable cocoa supply chain, we are disclosing our direct cocoa suppliers in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Cameroon.

Cocoa sourcing and processing in Africa during times of COVID-19

May 29, 2020 Barry Callebaut

Africa is the largest cocoa producing region in the world. Jo Thys, VP Cocoa Africa at Barry Callebaut, explains how he and his team ensured the continued sourcing and processing of cocoa, whilst prioritizing the safety of employees and following the precautionary measures introduced by the government.

Cocoa Growers Plan to Suspend Ethical Programs

October 21, 2019 Bloomberg

In a world that is growing increasingly concerned about corporate commitments to environmental and social responsibility, top cocoa producers Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana are planning to make a move that goes against the tide.