World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) Announces New Leadership Team at Partnership Meeting

February 9, 2024 World Cocoa Foundation

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) Partnership Meeting has announced the completion of its new senior leadership team and the commencement of an ambitious global expansion strategy. The WCF, the leading international organisation dedicated to fostering sustainable cocoa farming, has selected a dynamic and experienced team to drive its vision forward.  

Aligning for Global Action in the Cocoa and Chocolate Sector: Feb 6-7 World Cocoa Foundation 2024 Partnership Meeting in Amsterdam

January 11, 2024 World Cocoa Foundation

Next month The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) will host its 2024 Partnership Meeting, in collaboration with CHOCOA, the premier industry conference for better chocolate. Themed “Aligning for Global Action,” this pivotal event will take place from February 6-7, 2024, at the historic Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

World Cocoa Foundation Announces Christine McGrath as New Chairman and Appointment of Two New Board Officers

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has announced the appointment of Christine McGrath as its new Chairman. McGrath is the SVP and Chief Impact & Sustainability Officer at Mondelēz International and has more than two decades of experience in the global food industry, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and growth. McGrath is one of the longest serving WCF board members.

Cocoa & Forests Initiative Reports Progress on Traceability, Agroforestry and Forest Protection in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire

The governments of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana and 35 companies in the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI), including IDH, the Sustainable Trade Initiative and the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), reported progress made towards ending deforestation in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana in two joint public/private sector reports.

Cocoa & Forests Initiative Reports Progress Despite Challenging Year

The governments and 35 companies in the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) today reported progress made towards ending deforestation in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana in two joint public/private sector reports.