Child labor remains a persistent challenge in Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana – NORC
WEST AFRICA – The multi-billion cocoa industry which is of significant economic importance to both…
Cote d’Ivoire
Ivory Coast launches new hydro-agricultural dam to boost water supply for farming
IVORY COAST – The Ivorian government has launched the construction of a dam in the…
Barry Callebaut boosts cocoa sourcing transparency in West Africa
WEST AFRICA – Barry Callebaut, a leading international cocoa processors and chocolate manufacturers has announced…
OCP signs pact with Cote d’Ivoire to make it sustainable in rice production
COTE D’IVOIRE – The government of Cote d’Ivoire has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
Nestlé invests US$2.6m to conserve and rehabilitate Cavally forest reserve in Côte d’Ivoire
CÔTE D’IVOIRE – The Nestlé group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry…
Nestlé donates ventilators in Côte d’Ivoire, joining in the fight against COVID-19
CÔTE D’IVOIRE – Nestlé Côte d’Ivoire has donated two ventilators to the Infectious and Tropical…
Nestlé partners with IDH Sustainable Trade Initiative to increase food security
WEST AFRICA – Nestlé has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IDH Sustainable Trade Initiative,…
Nestlé joins public-private coalition to boost quality education in Ivory Coast
IVORY COAST– Nestlé has joined the Child Learning and Education Facility (CLEF) and the Early…
Ferrero makes significant progress towards ending deforestation in cocoa sector
WEST AFRICA – Italian manufacturer of branded chocolate and confectionery products, Ferrero has reported significant…
Nestlé achieves key sustainability milestones in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire
WEST AFRICA – Nestlé, the Swiss multinational food and drink processing company has reported significant progress in its…
Mars expands collaboration in women focused agribusiness initiative with US$10m investment
WEST AFRICA – Mars, the global manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products…
Cocoa cooperative in Côte d’Ivoire receives backing from ABC Fund
COTE D IVOIRE – Socak Katana, a cocoa cooperative in Côte d’Ivoire has received an…
Nestle teams up with regional partners to launch youth-focused initiative in Africa
AFRICA – The multinational food and drink processing conglomerate corporation, Nestle in partnership with its…
Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana cocoa farmers to reap from the newly introduced premium living income
WEST AFRICA – Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have agreed to sell cocoa with a premium…
Cargill plans US$120.5m investment in expanding Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa grinding plant
CÔTE D’IVOIRE – Multinational agribusiness company, Cargill has unveiled plans of investing US$120.5million in expanding…
The International Cocoa Organisation determined to forge ahead with relocated African headquarters
IVORY COAST – With the recently relocated International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) headquarters from London to…
Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire lift suspension on 2020/2021 cocoa sales
WEST AFRICA – Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire, the world’s two largest cocoa producers have lifted…
Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire to begin implementing cocoa floor price in 2020/2021
WEST AFRICA – Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire have scheduled the 2020/2021 season as takeoff for…
Cargill commits to promoting a sustainable cocoa sector in Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire
WEST AFRICA – Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate has reiterated its commitment to work closely with…
World’s leading cocoa producers agree on ‘additional’ US$400 income for farmers
COTE D’IVOIRE – Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire, the world’s leading cocoa producers accounting for 65%…
Ivory Coast aims at achieving sustainable cocoa sourcing by 2024
IVORY COAST – Ivory Coast, the world’s leading cocoa producer, has unveiled that it plans…
Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire suspend cocoa beans sales, propose higher maiden floor price
GHANA – Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire have suspended the sale of cocoa beans to the…
Nestlé partners with AGRA to support young agriculture entrepreneurs in West Africa
WEST AFRICA – Nestlé Central and West Africa (CWA) and the Alliance for a Green…
Russian Fishing Company eyes West African market in expansion plan
WEST AFRICA – The Russian Fishing Company (RFC) has unveiled plans of expanding into the…