Cocoa development for Vietnam

28 March 2012 – A cocoa Project Management Unit (PMU) has been established in Vietnam to strengthen the growth of sustainable cocoa development. Immediate priorities for the unit include enhancing cocoa research, improving farming practices to increase yields; improving market access and advocating independent certification.

The PMU was created by Cargill and the cocoa Public-Private Partnership (PPP), which includes the Vietnamese government, the government of Netherlands, the Rabobank Foundation, other commercial participants including Mars, as well as NGOs.

“Vietnam is playing an increasing role in the Asian agriculture market and the cocoa Project Management Unit signifies the government’s commitment to developing the industry,” says Greg Page, Cargill chairman and chief executive officer. “Cargill is pleased to be a valued partner in Vietnam’s plans for a sustainable, high-quality cocoa sector.”

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