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Caobisco re-affirms European Chocolate and Cocoa Industry’s commitment towards the elimination of Child Labour in Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana
Representing Europe’s chocolate and cocoa industry, Sabine Nafziger, Caobisco’s Secretary General, joined a panel debate discussing the eradication of child labour in the cocoa supply chain, which took place at the European Parliament today.[ Read Full Article ] Added: 09 May 2012
CAOBISCO/ECA/WCF/FCC Joint statement on EP INTA Resolution
Industry welcomes European Parliament call to all stakeholders for action against child labour in cocoa production[ Read Full Article ] Added: 06 February 2012
Joint Statement on situation in Côte d’Ivoire
[ Read Full Article ] Added: 12 April 2011
Norway: $100,000 per year to ECHOES for 2010 and 2011
The Norwegian Association of Chocolate Manufacturers (NACM) has committed a further two years of funding for World Cocoa Foundation/Winrock programme ECHOES1 , and raised the contribution from currently USD 75,000 to USD 100,000 per year.[ Read Full Article ] Added: 17 April 2009
World Cocoa Foundation and Swedish Chocolate, Confectionery and Biscuit Manufacturers’ Association to Address Farm Safety and Health in Cocoa growing Communities
18month grant will support farmer training and development of innovative technologies in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana[ Read Full Article ] Added: 15 April 2009
Cocoa Farming an Overview
Cocoa – the principle ingredient in chocolate – comes from the cacao tree, which is grown on millions of small, familyrun farms worldwide.[ Read Full Article ] Added: 03 March 2009
CAOBISCO Cocoa Farming Update
Caobisco, the Association of the Chocolate, Biscuit and Confectionery Industries of Europe, has provided interested parties with a regular update on initiatives related to sustainable cocoa production in the main cocoa producing regions.[ Read Full Article ] Added: 01 January 2009
Release of Cocoa Certification “Verification Report” a Major Step Forward:
Provides Independent Verification of Certification Data on Cocoa Farming Labor Practices[ Read Full Article ] Added: 09 December 2008
CdI Cert Report Materials Final EU June 27
Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire (June 27, 2008) – The government of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has advanced efforts to make a better life for children on cocoa farms, with the release of its 2008 cocoa farming “Certification” report. The report provides a detailed, frank assessment of labour practices and socio-economic conditions in the country’s cocoa farming sector – and will guide future assistance and remediation programs.[ Read Full Article ] Added: 28 August 2008
Ghana Cert Report Materials Final EU June 27
ACCRA, GHANA (June 27, 2008) – The release of a 2008 cocoa farming “Certification” report by the government of Ghana is a significant, positive development in the effort to address labour issues and improve the quality of life on cocoa farms in West Africa.[ Read Full Article ] Added: 28 August 2008
News on the RSCE Roundtable and the launch of the RSCE website
The cocoa community now has a platform to support its endeavours to work towards sustainability. This initiative, called the Roundtable for a Sustainable Cocoa Economy (RSCE), has developed from the growing requirement to face the challenges posed by sustainability and the need to adopt a holistic approach in addressing this very complex topic.[ Read Full Article ] Added: 09 July 2008
Joint Statement from U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, Representative Eliot Engel and the Chocolate and Cocoa Industry on the Implementation of the Harkin-Engel Protocol
WASHINGTON, DC, USA (June 16, 2008) - In September 2001, industry representatives signed an agreement, today known as the “Harkin-Engel Protocol,” developed in partnership with U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) and U.S. Representative Eliot Engel (D-NY). The agreement laid out a series of steps aimed at eliminating the worst forms of child labor and forced adult labor from cocoa growing in West Africa.[ Read Full Article ] Added: 16 June 2008
EUROPEAN CHOCOLATE AND COCOA INDUSTRY EFFORTS TO IMPROVE LABOUR PRACTICES ON WEST AFRICAN COCOA FARMS
(June 16 2008) The European chocolate and cocoa industry, as part of a global coalition, issued a statement today, reporting on efforts laid out under the “Protocol” agreement to address the worst forms of child labour and forced adult labour in the West African cocoa sector.[ Read Full Article ] Added: 16 June 2008
Letter to industry - The Harkin-Engel Protocol
Since 2001, the global chocolate and cocoa industry has worked with U.S. Senator Tom Harkin and U.S. Representative Eliot Engel to ensure cocoa is grown responsibly, without unacceptable child labor. Harkin and Engel led the establishment of a global, industry-wide agreement, now known as the “Harkin Engel Protocol,” to tackle this issue.[ Read Full Article ] Added: 25 April 2008
Cote d’Ivoire Certification Report Advances Efforts to Help Children on Cocoa Farms
[ Read Full Article ] Added: 03 December 2007
Round Table on a Sustainable World Cocoa Economy, ACCRA, 3-6 October 2007
[ Read Full Article ] Added: 12 October 2007
New Findings On Acrylamide and Furan Published in Scientific Journal
[ Read Full Article ] Added: 05 September 2007
Increases in raw material prices in the food sector will lead to higher food prices for consumers
[ Read Full Article ] Added: 17 July 2007
World Cocoa Foundation to Boost Farm Safety on West African Cocoa Farms
Vienna, VA – The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) today announced an expansion of its work to educate cocoa farmers on safe, responsible labor practices. Building upon current programs that have proven successful, these new efforts will help children on West[ Read Full Article ] Added: 23 May 2007
World Cocoa Foundation Partners with USAID to Improve Education in West African Cocoa Communities
Vienna, VA – The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) today announced a significant, multi-year partnership to provide greater opportunities and a brighter future for young people living on cocoa farms in Ghana and the Ivory Coast.[ Read Full Article ] Added: 23 May 2007
Ghana Cocoa Certification Report to Guide Efforts to Help Children on Cocoa Farms
ACCRA, GHANA (April 20, 2007) – The release of the first cocoa farming “Certification” report by the Republic of Ghana highlights important issues in that country’s cocoa sector, and will help improve the lives of children on cocoa farms.[ Read Full Article ] Added: 20 April 2007
The cocoa-using industries support economic and social development in the world’s cocoa-growing regions
The cocoa-using industry is committed to the development of the world’s cocoa farms and believes in partnerships with farmers. The well-being of cocoa farmers, who are typified by nearly two million small farms in West Africa, demands improved economic pe[ Read Full Article ] Added: 11 March 2007
CHOCOLATE/COCOA INDUSTRY PROVIDES PROGRESS REPORT ON RESPONSIBLE COCOA FARMING
Industry Firmly Committed to “Protocol”: Will Meet Deadlines[ Read Full Article ] Added: 15 February 2005
International Cocoa Initiative
Global chocolate, cocoa industry and stakeholders establish Foundation International Cocoa Initiative, working towards responsible labour standards for cocoa growing. Catalyst for progress in addressing abusive labour practices.[ Read Full Article ] Added: 02 July 2002
Elimination of abusive child labour practices
On 1st May 2002 the Global Chocolate and Cocoa industry signed a binding Memorandum of Cooperation.[ Read Full Article ] Added: 22 May 2002
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