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.
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.
Cargill Boosts Cocoa Productivity and Quality Using Crop Enhancement’s Sustainable Crop Production Technology
Indonesian cocoa growers in Cargill’s extensive network are eager to expand their use of this effective, farmer-friendly solution that reduces the need for synthetic pesticides
Cargill Coop Academy helps upskill West African cocoa farmers
On the occasion of the 2018 International Day of Cooperatives, learn more about Cargill's work to help farmer organizations
Breaking the cycle of child labor in cocoa production
Taco Terheijden, Director of Cocoa Sustainability at Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, reflects on efforts so far to tackle child labor in the cocoa sector.
Investing in women's economic empowerment
Women are at the heart of cocoa growing communities and the cocoa sector at large, and they are the vital link between farms and families.
Bring your consumers' senses alive
Chocolate is everyone's favorite indulgence because it can satisfy all five senses. There is the soft snap when it breaks... the smoothness...
Boosting Ghana's economic backbone
Cargill’s cocoa sustainability program aims to deliver sector-wide transformation in the world’s second biggest cocoa producing region.
European Development Days 2016: Delivering multiple SDGs through the Cargill Cocoa Promise
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
Delivering excellence through mutual contract commitment
At Cargill we are always looking for ways to better serve our customers. So we're improving the follow-up of contracts for chocolate, coatings and fillings in response to increased demand and in line with common industry practice.
CocoaAction Annual Report launched by World Cocoa Foundation
On 29 October, the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) launched its 2015 CocoaAction Annual Report, setting out progress towards creating a better world for farmers and their communities.
Certified sustainable Gerkens® Asian cocoa powder now available
Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate can now meet growing customer demand in Asia and EMEA for UTZ-certified, sustainable products from one of our newest production facilities, located in Gresik, Indonesia.
From insight to inspiring products
To inspire new coating and fillings in your products, we recently launched six new ingredient specialties to help you to meet your customers' expectations, unveiled at the London Chocolate Forum.
Professionalizing cocoa farming organizations
The vast majority of the world’s cocoa – about 95% – comes from smallholder cocoa farmers working on less than three hectares of land.
Making cocoa a less risky business
We know that when buying ingredients, any price change can make a significant difference to the bottom line. Whatever decision you make, buy or hold, you are exposed to risk.
Cargill insights help you create product success
To keep at the cutting-edge of consumer needs, Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate monitors a wide range of trends at different levels: macro, food, cocoa and chocolate ingredient and categories.
Food Ingredients China show
The global Food Ingredients trade shows are the biggest and most influential exhibitions of ingredients worldwide. The increasing popularity of the China show was clear from its new home in 2016: the recently opened National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai – one of the largest exhibition complexes in the world.
Creation of unique red cocoa powder
The newest addition to our global production facilities is our 70,000 MT capacity cocoa processing factory in Gresik, Indonesia, which opened in December 2014.
Inspiration thanks to Cargill trends expertise
Curious to learn about the next big challenges that shape your market? Or, find out which flavours are flying off the shelf in your category? We have answers to these business-defining questions. Cargill actively monitors diverse trends to help you get inspiration for your next hit product. From macro to category trends, a wealth of knowledge is available.
Innovation on display - FIE 2015
For those in the food and beverage industry, the biennial Food ingredients Europe tradeshow is one of the most important events in the calendar. New ingredients and applications are on display and valuable connections made. We review the 2015 show in Paris, where Cargill presented under the theme ‘enabling sustainable growth through innovation.’
From ideation to creation
Cargill’s European R&D center in Vilvoorde, Belgium, offers innovative solutions for the food industry and beyond. From reformulation to new product creation, the team of scientists and technologists is ready to support a speedy market launch.
A new approach
As we continue our journey to drive sector transformation through the delivery of our Cargill Cocoa Promise, we will train 1,000 Cocoa Coaches in Côte d’Ivoire. Between them, they will provide individually tailored advice to 70,000 cocoa farmers.
Asian customer conference
In November 2015, Cargill hosted the 4th annual ‘Success Through Partnership’ conference for customers in Southeast Asia. Experts from across the region presented insights, innovations and opportunities for growth. The wide range of Cargill food ingredients available for Southeast Asian businesses was also showcased, including cocoa and chocolate