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World Cocoa Foundation Appoints Suzanne Blake to Strengthen Strategic Partnerships at Critical Moment for Cocoa Sector

March 20, 2026March 3, 2026 Stuart Mitchell

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has appointed Suzanne Blake as Head of Strategic Partnerships and Membership, bolstering its leadership team as the global cocoa sector navigates rising regulatory expectations, market volatility and accelerating climate pressure. Suzanne will lead engagement with WCF’s member companies and strategic partners, deepening collaboration across industry, NGOs, investors and landscape initiatives. Her remit includes expanding and strengthening WCF’s membership community, aligning partners around shared sustainability priorities and accelerating coordinated action on climate resilience, farmer livelihoods and forest protection. She will also play a central role in…

Global Cocoa Leaders to Convene in Amsterdam for World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting 2026

February 4, 2026January 21, 2026 Stuart Mitchell

At a defining moment for the global cocoa sector, the World Cocoa Foundation will convene industry leaders, governments, farmers, civil society and financial institutions for its Partnership Meeting 2026, taking place on 17–18 February in Amsterdam. Under the theme Securing Cocoa’s Future in a Changing World, the two-day Partnership Meeting will bring together more than 400 stakeholders from across the cocoa and chocolate value chain to address the structural, environmental and economic shifts reshaping the sector. The programme focuses on practical collaboration and shared solutions to ensure cocoa remains viable,…

World Cocoa Foundation Announces New Board Leadership

July 23, 2025July 1, 2025 Stuart Mitchell

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) announced the election of its new Board Officers following the completion of the previous Officers’ two-year term. Tricia Brannigan, Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer at The Hershey Company and formerly the WCF Vice-Chair and Treasurer, has been appointed Chairperson of the Board. Brannigan’s industry knowledge and commitment to the WCF mission will support the organization in furthering its mission. Brannigan will provide strategic leadership and guidance as WCF continues to promote sustainability and resilience across the cocoa sector through collaboration, innovation and industry leadership.…

World Cocoa Foundation publishes first ever greenhouse gas accounting standard for the cocoa sector

March 16, 2025February 12, 2025 Stuart Mitchell

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) is leading the cocoa sector’s drive towards consistent reporting with the launch of the first-ever greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting standard for cocoa. Developed in collaboration with Quantis, a leading environmental sustainability consultancy, with support from industry leaders, the GHG Accounting Standard Methodology provides the cocoa industry with a unique, sector-wide approach to measuring, reporting and mitigating GHG emissions. The new standard is designed to help companies in the cocoa sector meet their Scope 3 reporting obligations. Covering topics like land use change, land management, carbon…