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WCF Launches Cocoa Deforestation Risk Tool

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), together with the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) (the Alliance), today announced the publication of a new Active Deforestation Risk Assessment (DRA) Methodology for cocoa supply chains.
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WCF Explains Cost of Protecting Forests

In a recent publication from the World Cocoa Foundation, Youssouf N’djoré, WCF Country Director, Côte d’Ivoire, discusses standards, data and the cost of protecting forests…
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Ghana Announced Host of 2027 Cocoa Meeting

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) today announced that Ghana will host the World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting 2027 from 17–18 March 2027, bringing together leaders from across the global cocoa and chocolate sector at a pivotal moment for the future of cocoa. 
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WCF Appoints Suzanne Blake

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has appointed Suzanne Blake as Head of Strategic Partnerships and Membership, bolstering its leadership team as the global cocoa sector navigates rising regulatory expectations, market volatility and accelerating climate pressure.
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World Cocoa Foundation Launches Refined Strategy

Senior government leaders, regulators and industry decision makers from across the global cocoa value chain will convene in Amsterdam next month for the World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting, one of the sector’s most influential global forums, as the industry faces mounting climate pressure, regulatory change and market volatility.
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World Cocoa Foundation Unveils 2026 Amsterdam Meeting Programme

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) today announced the programme for its 2026 Partnership…

World Cocoa Foundation Announces New Board Leadership

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) announced the election of its new Board Officers following the…

WCF Summit in Brazil marks new era of resilience for the cocoa sector

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) concluded its largest-ever Partnership Meeting in São Paulo…

Cocoa Leaders Embrace Innovation Amidst Unprecedented Challenges

Political and economic instability in recent weeks – from the delay and simplification of regulation to…

World Cocoa Foundation publishes Greenhouse Gas Accounting Standard

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) is leading the cocoa sector’s drive towards consistent reporting with the launch of…
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