BDSI calls for measures ensuring living income payments reach cocoa farmers directlyThe Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has made a plea for measures to ensure a new trading tariff to be paid on cocoa from Ivory Coast and Ghana directly reaches farmers. Neill Barston reports. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Key sector report highlights value of digital payments to Ghana’s farmersThe World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has released a report with the UN-based Better Than Cash Alliance of governments and companies, aiming to bring about major payment efficiencies for farmers in Ghana through introducing digital transactions. Neill Barston reports. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa and Forests Initiative plants four million trees in drive against deforestationCocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI), has reported major progress towards ending deforestation in Ghana and Ivory Coast, with four million trees planted and a million farmers receiving training. Neill Barston reports. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
