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World Cocoa Foundation PM 2025

This year's WCF Partnership Meeting is expected to be one of the most important in its 25 year history. As a primer for the event check out the articles below and get up to speed with the talking points, plus read all our coverage from the event

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The WCF Partnership Meeting is the largest global cocoa and chocolate sustainability event, and cocoaradar.com is its official media partner. Under the theme of 'Our Future: Resilience Through Sustainability'. Members, farmer organizations, donors, decision-makers and thought leaders will come together to chart a new course forward.

Cocoa’s regulatory body leaders send message to WCF: allow farmers to ‘live with dignity’

Neither Dr Randy Abbey or Yves Brahima Koné, heads of Cocobod and CCC, respectively, attended the World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting in person, but in separate videos, they sent the same message: pay cocoa farmers more as the summit ends with a collective call to action

Cocoa’s regulatory body leaders send message to WCF: allow farmers to ‘live with dignity’
Neither Dr Randy Abbey or Yves Brahima Koné, heads of Cocobod and CCC, respectively, attended the World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting in person, but in separate videos, they sent the same message: pay cocoa farmers more as the summit ends with a collective call to action
From The Desk of CocoaRadarAnthony Myers

WINCC becomes a formal network foundation to strengthen women’s rights in cocoa

The Women In Cocoa & Chocolate (WINCC) network has announced it will become a formal foundation based in Amsterdam, nine years after establishing itself as an informal group, while Fairtrade said it will continue to advocate for women’s empowerment in agriculture

WINCC becomes a formal network foundation to strengthen women’s rights in cocoa
The Women In Cocoa & Chocolate (WINCC) network has announced it will become a formal foundation based in Amsterdam, nine years after establishing itself as an informal group, while Fairtrade said it will continue to advocate for women’s empowerment in agriculture
From The Desk of CocoaRadarAnthony Myers

Cocoa’s child labour discomfort addressed at WCF Partnership Meeting with call for more investment to tackle root causes

On day two of the PM, the focus shifted to social policies, with panels on farmer living income, health and wellbeing, as well as the ongoing issue of child labour in the supply chain

Cocoa’s child labour discomfort addressed at WCF Partnership Meeting with call for more investment to tackle root causes
On day two of the PM, the focus shifted to social policies, with panels on farmer living income, health and wellbeing, as well as the ongoing issue of child labour in the supply chain
From The Desk of CocoaRadarAnthony Myers

Cocoa value chain requires revaluation as price of chocolate soars in stores

WCF Partnership Meeting Exclusive: With security tags spotted on chocolate bars in São Paulo supermarkets to deter thieves, cocoa has become an expensive commodity, but who is profiting from the high prices?

Cocoa value chain requires revaluation as price of chocolate soars in stores
WCF Partnership Meeting Exclusive: With security tags spotted on chocolate bars in São Paulo supermarkets to deter thieves, cocoa has become an expensive commodity, but who is profiting from the high prices?
From The Desk of CocoaRadarAnthony Myers

Vincent delivers global update on cocoa sector with calls for more collaboration to improve sustainability

EXCLUSIVE: Opening remarks by the World Cocoa Foundation President at this year’s Partnership Meeting spells out a list of challenges, including the impact of climate change, regulations, market prices, and their effect on farmers along with production and demand

Vincent delivers global update on cocoa sector with calls for more collaboration to improve sustainability
EXCLUSIVE: Opening remarks by the World Cocoa Foundation President at this year’s Partnership Meeting spells out a list of challenges, including the impact of climate change, regulations, market prices, and their effect on farmers along with production and demand
From The Desk of CocoaRadarAnthony Myers

WCF press briefing ahead of Partnership Meeting spells out challenges for cocoa as key stakeholders head to São Paulo

During a press conference on Friday (14 March) at the Tivoli Hotel in São Paulo, Chris Vincent, president of the World Cocoa Foundation, called for a resilient and sustainable global cocoa supply chain to combat volatile economic and market dynamics

WCF press briefing ahead of Partnership Meeting spells out challenges for cocoa as key stakeholders head to São Paulo
During a press conference on Friday (14 March) at the Tivoli Hotel in São Paulo, Chris Vincent, president of the World Cocoa Foundation, called for a resilient and sustainable global cocoa supply chain to combat volatile economic and market dynamics
From The Desk of CocoaRadarAnthony Myers

Brazil’s bounce back as a potential cocoa power-house is a boost to an industry under pressure

In an exclusive interview, Chris Vincent, President of the World Cocoa Foundation, explains the significance of convening global leaders and executives in São Paulo, Brazil for its next Partnership Meeting

Brazil’s bounce back as a potential cocoa power-house is a boost to an industry under pressure
In an exclusive interview, Chris Vincent, President of the World Cocoa Foundation, explains the significance of convening global leaders and executives in São Paulo, Brazil for its next Partnership Meeting
From The Desk of CocoaRadarAnthony Myers

‘We are at a tipping point,’ Rainforest Alliance CEO calls for a cocoa regenerative agenda

In an exclusive interview ahead of the World Cocoa Foundation Meeting in Brazil, Santiago Gowland emphasizes the importance of internalizing the value of people and nature in supply chains to ensure resilience and productivity

‘We are at a tipping point,’ Rainforest Alliance CEO calls for a cocoa regenerative agenda
In an exclusive interview ahead of the World Cocoa Foundation Meeting in Brazil, Santiago Gowland emphasizes the importance of internalizing the value of people and nature in supply chains to ensure resilience and productivity
From The Desk of CocoaRadarAnthony Myers

EXCLUSIVE: ICCO boss predicts there will not be enough cocoa to supply the market this season

Michel Arrion, executive director of the International Cocoa Organization, says the market is ‘nervous’ about the prospect of a fourth-year supply deficit as the industry prepares for a summit in March in Brazil to discuss the crisis

EXCLUSIVE: ICCO boss predicts there will not be enough cocoa to supply the market this season
Michel Arrion, executive director of the International Cocoa Organization, says the market is ‘nervous’ about the prospect of a fourth-year supply deficit as the industry prepares for a summit in March in Brazil to discuss the crisis
From The Desk of CocoaRadarAnthony Myers

Spotlight on CocoaActionBrasil: Big, bold and beautiful

Special report: Since its launch in São Paulo in 2018 at the World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting, CocoaActionBrasil has made significant strides in promoting sustainability and enhancing the livelihoods of cocoa farmers across the country

Spotlight on CocoaActionBrasil: Big, bold and beautiful
Special report: Since its launch in São Paulo in 2018 at the World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting, CocoaActionBrasil has made significant strides in promoting sustainability and enhancing the livelihoods of cocoa farmers across the country.
From The Desk of CocoaRadarAnthony Myers

Cocoa economics: ‘It's not the futures markets that are broken, it's the physical market that is broken,’ says Pam Thornton

The influential commodity trader is set to speak at this month’s World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting in Brazil, and while news of a cocoa surplus is welcome this year, she says all eyes are on the 2025-26 season

Cocoa economics: ‘It’s not the futures markets that are broken, it’s the physical market that is broken,’ says Pam Thornton
The influential commodity trader is set to speak at this month’s World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting in Brazil, and while news of a cocoa surplus is welcome this year, she says all eyes are on the 2025-26 season
From The Desk of CocoaRadarAnthony Myers

Talking point: Opposing views on whether futures market or the physical market is the cause of cocoa crisis

Two influential cocoa actors have different opinions. Both are due to speak at next week’s important World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting in São Paulo, Brazil

Talking point: Opposing views on whether futures market or the physical market is the cause of cocoa crisis
Two influential cocoa actors have different opinions. Both are due to speak at next week’s important World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting in São Paulo, Brazil
From The Desk of CocoaRadarAnthony Myers

The sweet fusion of culture and craft: Brazil’s cocoa sector and indigenous art

Special report. Brazil’s cocoa industry is not just about cocoa — it is a tapestry woven with cultural heritage, economic potential, and artistic expression

The sweet fusion of culture and craft: Brazil’s cocoa sector and indigenous art
Special report. Brazil’s cocoa industry is not just about cocoa — it is a tapestry woven with cultural heritage, economic potential, and artistic expression
From The Desk of CocoaRadarAnthony Myers

World Cocoa Foundation returns to LATAM with an emphasis on ‘South-South’ talks for its next Partnership Meeting

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) Partnership Meeting is set to convene in São Paulo, Brazil, in March, the first time it will have been held in the southern hemisphere since 2018 due to disruptions caused by the Covid pandemic. Here's what to expect

World Cocoa Foundation returns to LATAM with an emphasis on ‘South-South’ talks for its next Partnership Meeting
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) Partnership Meeting is set to convene in São Paulo, Brazil, in March, the first time it will have been held in the southern hemisphere since 2018 due to disruptions caused by the Covid pandemic. Here’s what to expect.
From The Desk of CocoaRadarAnthony Myers

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