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New traceability methods show extent of cocoa farms in protected areas – but CFI says progress is being made in eliminating deforestation

Subscribe Podcast New traceability methods show extent of cocoa farms in protected areas – but CFI says progress is being made in eliminating deforestation By Anthony Myers Ethan Budiansky, the World Cocoa Foundation’s Director of Environment, shares some of the findings from the CFI’s latest reports and explains why ‘getting more trees in the ground’ is important. The latest study by Cote d’Ivoire’s Conseil du Café-Cacao (CCC), the country’s cocoa regulator, has revealed approximately 15% of its cocoa farms are in protected forest areas, which will put it at odds with any upcoming European Union law.

Chocolate makers trace more cocoa beans to ensure ethical sourcing

3 Min Read LONDON (Reuters) - Chocolate and cocoa companies are tracing where more of their cocoa beans come from, as pressure mounts on them to buy beans from growers who are not linked to deforestation or human rights abuses, data from the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) shows. FILE PHOTO: Cocoa beans are seen at the Cacao and Chocolate Show in La Paz, Bolivia, April 2, 2019. REUTERS/David Mercado The industry group said companies can now trace or locate the origin of 74% of the beans in their direct supply chain in top cocoa producer Ivory Coast, and 82% of their directly sourced beans in No. 2 producer Ghana.

Chocolate makers trace more cocoa beans to ensure ethical sourcing

3 Min Read LONDON (Reuters) - Chocolate and cocoa companies are tracing where more of their cocoa beans come from, as pressure mounts on them to buy beans from growers who are not linked to deforestation or human rights abuses, data from the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) shows. FILE PHOTO: Cocoa beans are seen at the Cacao and Chocolate Show in La Paz, Bolivia, April 2, 2019. REUTERS/David Mercado The industry group said companies can now trace or locate the origin of 74% of the beans in their direct supply chain in top cocoa producer Ivory Coast, and 82% of their directly sourced beans in No. 2 producer Ghana.

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