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In February 2012, ICCO requested KPMG to conduct a study on the costs, advantages and disadvantages of cocoa certification, with an emphasis on cocoa farmers. Cost-benefit analysis shows that farmers in general can benefit from certification, provided that certain conditions are met. The study...
The general aim of this publication on sustainable cocoa in the Netherlands is to examine the question of knowledge and the availability of expertise in the country, and to further compare Dutch cocoa knowledge with the knowledge in the broader international sphere. This comparison will serve to...
Cocoa Barometer 2010 presents an analysis of the recent market developments in the certified cocoa sector and aims to fuel ongoing discussions on building capacity and training of cocoa farmers.An overview of recent trends and developments in the cocoa value chain is followed by a brief...
A meta-analysis of existing and planned standards and guidelines for CSR was applied to (1) provide a systematic overview of CSR standards and guidelines with particular focus on agribusiness, and to (2) provide a model to categorize them and (3) draw conclusions about the overall development in...
ADM, as a premier global cocoa processors and chocolate manufacturer is committed to a sustainable future for cocoa farming. In this brochure ADM describes some of the activities created or supported by the company. Sustainability seminars, the SERAP programme (socially and environmentally...
The World Cocoa Foundation’s sustainability principles and goals were developed to guide industry efforts and prioritize the Foundation’s development projects in Africa, Southeast Asia and the Americas. Developed through discussions among Foundation members, producing country representatives and...
Via this blog, the Sustainable Cocoa Initiative keeps you informed about the activities related to building livelihoods for tomorrow's cocoa farmers with articles, video's, news and a twitter feed running in.
This study explores the potential for geographical indications as a tool to promote developing country agriculture in two specific products: coffee and chocolate (cocoa). I take as the singular goal of “rural development” giving farmers – in this case coffee and cocoa farmers – higher long-term...
This paper focuses on Fair Trade (FT) as an important area of support at the cutting edge of ethical enterprise development. The paper discusses the underlying aims of FT and criteria for assessment, the different types of intervention to be assessed, and the stakeholders involved. It reviews...
KPMG study concludes cocoa farmers and traders can benefit through investing in certification of cocoa production. Via this page you will have access to the full research report that KPMG developed to analyze and understand the cost and benefits of certifying sustainable cocoa farming.
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