Earthworm Foundation

Earthworm organisation hails results from Ghana cocoa farmer digital payment scheme

The Earthworm Foundation has reported positive progress with a digital payment system designed to support Ghana’s cocoa farmers, amid concerns surrounding traditional methods of payment posing security risks, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory

Earthworm Foundation and Godiva combine to empower women in Ivory Coast cocoa communities

Non-profit organisation Earthworm Foundation has reported core progress with its project alongside Godiva chocolate business, working with women within cocoa farming communities near forest reserves located in Cavally, Niégré and Monts Kourabahi, writes Neill Barston.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability

Fairtrade confirms major deforestation tackling partnership with Earthworm Foundation

A significant new partnership has been unveiled between Fairtrade International, Fairtrade Africa, and non-profit organisation Earthworm Foundation, targeting enhanced monitoring of deforestation in key supply chains including cocoa growing, reports Neill Barston.

Godiva becomes latest confectionery brand to join Earthworm Foundation

The global Godiva confectionery brand has been confirmed as the latest premium brand to join the not-for-profit Earthworm Foundation, as part of its ongoing campaigning for key environmental improvements for the cocoa supply chain sector.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Nestlé joins not-for-profit group Earthworm and Ivory Coast authorities for key forest scheme

Global confectionery group Nestlé has teamed up with not-for-profit organisation Earthworm Foundation for a major Ivory Coast forest protection initiative alongside the country’s ministry of Waters and Forests. Neill Barston reports

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability