Cocoa Stories
Cocoa Promise in Action
The Cargill Cocoa Promise is implemented in various ways in our origin countries – Ghana, Cameroon, Brazil, Indonesia and Côte d’Ivoire – matching farmer and community needs and the local circumstances of the sector.
See how we’re already making a concrete impact in our five origin countries.
Women in Cocoa
Women’s economic empowerment is critical to a sustainable cocoa sector, and a cornerstone of the Cargill Cocoa Promise.
Addressing Child Labor
Working towards a transparent cocoa supply chain where no children are subjected to dangerous or forced work on cocoa farms
News about Cocoa & Chocolate
The latest news about products, services and innovations from Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate.
Progress report: Transforming our cocoa supply chain to be deforestation-free
Across all five countries where Cargill directly sources our cocoa, as well as in the indirect cocoa supply chain, we are making strong progress on delivering our Protect Our Planet strategic action plan.
Cargill announces investments in Ghanaian cocoa industry and farmer communities
Company contributes $13 million for cocoa processing site expansion and $3.4 million to enhance community sustainability programs and increase supply chain traceability.
Farming families, the cornerstone of sustainable cocoa
Agricultural services, trainings and inputs for cocoa farming often don’t reach women. Yet women play a vital role in cocoa production and the livelihood of the household including by generating alternative income.
Cargill on Envoyé Spécial’s sustainable cocoa report
Envoyé Spécial (France 2) broadcast a report on cocoa production on 10 January 2019, in which Cargill was featured. This article offers more information on Cargill’s commitment to eliminating child labor and deforestation from our cocoa supply chain.
Collaborative Initiative Announced to Boost Sustainability in Brazil’s Cocoa Sector
“CocoaAction Brasil” galvanizes the cocoa supply chain to work alongside federal and state governments, industry actors and others to address farm-level challenges and empower cocoa growers and their communities
Brenntag announced as exclusive distribution partner for Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate business in Central Eastern Europe
Brenntag and Cargill have reached an agreement, making Brenntag the exclusive distribution partner for Cargill’s industrial cocoa and chocolate in the Central Eastern European (CEE) region.