Milling & Baking News - June 24, 2014 - 45

Industry Activities

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Cargill reveals progress on
sustainable cocoa program
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS - Cargill has released
its first global progress report on its activities to support cocoa
farmers, communities and the development of a sustainable
global cocoa supply chain. The report, entitled "A thriving cocoa sector for generations to come," highlights the progress
the company has made since its work began over a decade
ago and the Cargill Cocoa Promise was launched in 2012 to
align its efforts.
"Our ambition is to accelerate progress toward a supply
chain that is transparent, enables farmers to achieve better

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educated, empowered and successful farmers are essential to
meeting the challenges facing the cocoa and chocolate sector.
This report shows how we are making a difference but also
highlights the progress we still need to make."
The new report highlights major results and achievements
to date. The company has trained more than 115,000 farmers
in good agricultural practices in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Cameroon, Indonesia, Brazil and Vietnam as well as established
2,550 Farmer Field Schools to provide training locally. Cargill
also established the Coop Academy in Côte d'Ivoire, which
provides cooperative leaders with knowledge and skills to
grow their businesses. Cargill also has improved access to
education for more than 34,000 children in cocoa communities through school build activities, teacher training and providing books.
"Since we launched the Cargill Cocoa Promise, we have
been focusing on delivering positive, tangible results," Mr. De
Loor said. "But in order to benefit more farmers and communities, as well as advance our ambition of a transparent supply chain, it is essential we continue to adapt our approach in
each origin. The demand for cocoa is rising each year, and consumers are increasingly conscious of where their food comes
from and how it is produced. This means collaborating more
closely with our customers, governments and partners to understand the challenges facing smallholders and measuring
the real impacts of activities to ensure we continue to make a
bigger difference."
The company said the Cargill Cocoa Promise has reinforced
its global commitment to improving the livelihoods of farmers, their families and their communities, and to securing a
long-term, sustainable supply of cocoa. The global program
uses Cargill's on-the-ground sourcing network to strengthen
farmer organizations and work with communities, governments and N.G.O.s to understand local issues and make tangible, long-term differences. MBN
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