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.
Easter chocolate takes on new meaning with sustainability and innovation
As Easter approaches, children will soon delight in baskets filled with chocolate treats. What they might not realize is the journey chocolate makes from cocoa bean to chocolate eggs is one that requires responsibility and innovation every step of the way.
Valentine’s chocolate takes on new meaning with sustainability and innovation
This Valentine’s Day, chocolate will bring joy to people all over the world. What they might not realize is the journey chocolate makes from cocoa bean to heart-shaped box is one that requires responsibility and innovation every step of the way.
In Cameroon, a new roadmap to deforestation-free cocoa
A new framework is bringing together industry stakeholders to promote a sustainable cocoa sector in Cameroon and protect the third-largest forest range in the Congo Basin.
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.