Earthworm

Ivorian government, Earthworm Foundation and Nestlé scheme aims to save Cavally Forest

A major project to restore the Cavally Forest in Ivory Coast has intensified through a partnership initiated by the Ivorian government, Earthworm Foundation and Nestlé, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability

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 backs sustainable palm oil over blanket world ban

Non-profit environmental organisation Earthworm, which has worked extensively in the cocoa sector, has joined a growing list of conservation organisations backing sustainable palm oil instead of boycotting the crop, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability

Earthworm sustainability venture seeks key improvements for Solomon Islands palm oil

Non-profit environmental organisation Earthworm, Swiss oils group Florin AG and supplier Guadalcanal Plains Palm Oil, have undertaken a venture supporting over 230 smallholders in the Solomon Islands with key agricultural training, reports Neill Barston.

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

Ferrero joins with Earthworm non-profit group to deliver Hazelnut Charter on sustainability

Ferrero has partnered with the Earthworm non-profit organisation in a move that will sees the confectionery group release its Hazelnut Charter underlining its commitment to human rights, environmental protection and sustainability principles within its supply chains, reports Neill Barston.

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