Industry remains committed to driving meaningful, positive change in the cocoa growing regions of West Africa -- bringing improved incomes, strengthened communities, improved access to vocational education and farming assistance to thousands of small farming families.
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Industry Report on Responsible Cocoa Growing Prepared for a Study by Tulane University

The attached report provides an overview of the chocolate and cocoa industry’s work to support sustainable, responsible cocoa farming in West Africa – a large region where two million farms produce 70 percent of the world’s cocoa.

Originally prepared for a study being undertaken by Tulane University, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Labor, the report covers three areas:

1. The industry-wide effort to create a better life for children and adults in West African cocoa farming communities

2. Individual company programs that, in addition to industry-sponsored initiatives, are making a difference in West African cocoa farming communities

3. “Certification” for cocoa farming, an ongoing process that will drive positive change in cocoa farming communities – with a focus on responsible labor

Read the industry report on responsible cocoa growing prepared for a study by Tulane University

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