Cocoa farmers face mounting challenges as El Nino rages on
Read about the impact of climate change and extreme weather events - like El Nino - on cocoa production worldwide.
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October 10, 2023
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‘We really need to change how the world produces, sources, and consumes agricultural commodities – not just cocoa’
Confectionery News spoke with Kerry Daroci, Cocoa Sector Lead at the Rainforest Alliance, to obtain an overview of how the chocolate industry is responding to the threat of its own existence.
Plant burgers are way better for the planet than beef, but these 2 ingredients threaten tropical ecosystems
How plant-based meat's dependence on coconut and cacao could become a liability.
It’s Time to Ban Paraquat, Farming’s Deadly Weedkiller
The vibrant food we eat is all thanks to farmworkers and the land. And yet, conventional agriculture—with its dependence on toxic chemicals—often comes at the expense of both. That’s why the Rainforest Alliance is campaigning to ban paraquat, one of the world’s most dangerous weedkillers. ... Continue Reading
Cocoa Planting is Destroying Protected Forests in West Africa, Study Finds
Global trade in chocolate, worth more than $1 trillion dollars a year, is leading to widespread deforestation in Ivory Coast and Ghana.
An Entrepreneur Championing Women Cocoa Farmers in Côte d’Ivoire
Meet Kpomin Minrienne Kole Edi, a successful farmer and entrepreneur who has spent her life breaking barriers—from helping other women farmers in her community to advocating for global policy reform. This is her story.... Continue Reading