Rick Scobey

President of the World Cocoa Foundation, Rick Scobey, confirms his departure

Rick Scobey, president of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), described his role as ‘one of the great joys of my career’ as he calls time on five years in post serving the sector, reports Neill Barston

Ghana Cocoa Awards celebrate resilience of the country’s cocoa sector

The second annual Ghana Cocoa Awards named Rahul Gopinath, CEO of Ecom Ghana, as the Cocoa Personality of the Year, in the event that successfully championed a number of unsung heroes for the sector who have shown determination amid the ongoing coronavirus, writes Neill Barston.

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World Cocoa Foundation president raises concerns over ‘unprecedented challenges’ at partnership meeting

President of the World Cocoa Foundation Rick Scobey, has raised concerns over the ‘unprecedented challenges’ facing the sector in his opening remarks for the organisation’s annual partnership meeting, writes Neill Barston

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World Cocoa Foundation places delivering on sustainability at core of partnership meeting

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has revealed its key annual partnership meeting is set to place the future sustainability of its industry at the heart of the two-day event, reports Neill Barston.

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Tony’s Chocolonely voices concerns over NORC report revelations on child labour in cocoa supply chains

Ethically-focused chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely, has added to industry concerns over the levels of child labour remaining in key West African cocoa supply chains, as revealed in the freshly released US NORC report, writes Neill Barston

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NORC study on child labour in Ghana and Ivory Coast cocoa production finds more collaborative work required

A major study into progress of industry measures put in place to tackle child labour in key cocoa supply chains in Ghana and Ivory Coast, has found that while inroads have been made, there is a significant volume of work remaining, writes Neill Barston.

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Behind the scenes: The World Cocoa Foundation’s goal securing a sustainable industry for future generations

Few sector subjects remain as vital as the ever-more complex issue of delivering a sustainable cocoa sector. Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Rick Scobey, president of the World Cocoa Foundation on the state of the industry

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World Cocoa Foundation Interview: President Rick Scobey

Confectionery Production speaks exclusively to Rick Scobey, president of the World Cocoa Foundation on its goals in driving greater sustainability within the sector, including tackling child labour, deforestation and increased farmer payments. Neill Barston reports.

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Key sector report highlights value of digital payments to Ghana’s farmers

The 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.

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