03/04/25

World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting 2025

 

Earlier last month, the World Cocoa Foundation’s Partnership Meeting was held in São Paulo, bringing together industry leaders, producers, and stakeholders to address the pressing challenges facing the cocoa sector. 

 

The discussions focused on resilience and collaboration, emphasising the importance of collective action to navigate evolving regulations, improve farmer livelihoods, and foster sustainable cocoa supply chains. 

 

Pamela Schreier and Rita Bouhout from our sustainability and communication departments were on the ground, engaging in key conversations and reinforcing ECOM’s commitment to building a smarter, more sustainable cocoa industry. As the sector continues to adapt to new realities, events like these highlight the critical role that collaboration plays in creating a meaningful, lasting impact on the cocoa supply chain!

 

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