Barry Callebaut Highlights Commitment to Cocoa Farmers and Sustainability During Cocoa Horizons Week

Barry Callebaut Highlights Commitment to Cocoa Farmers and Sustainability During Cocoa Horizons Week

(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut is celebrating Cocoa Horizons Week to showcase its commitment to sustainable cocoa sourcing and improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers through its Cocoa Horizons Foundation. Founded in 2015, the foundation focuses on addressing challenges in cocoa farming communities, particularly in West Africa, by promoting sustainable farming practices, increasing productivity, and supporting local development. The initiative also aims to combat farmer poverty, climate change, and gender inequality, ensuring a more prosperous future for cocoa farmers and their communities.

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 21-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Barry Callebaut is celebrating Cocoa Horizons Week, highlighting the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainable cocoa sourcing through its Cocoa Horizons Foundation. Established in 2015, the foundation is dedicated to improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers and addressing critical challenges in cocoa farming communities, particularly in West Africa, where the majority of the world’s cocoa is grown.

Cocoa Horizons aims to address issues such as farmer poverty, declining yields, and the impact of climate change, while also tackling the lack of infrastructure, education, and healthcare in these remote regions. The program is also focused on promoting gender equality and empowering women to participate more fully in the economic development of their communities.

By promoting sustainable farming practices, increasing productivity, and supporting local development, Cocoa Horizons is helping to create a more prosperous and resilient future for cocoa farmers. The initiative is funded by customer premiums on HORIZONS chocolate products, contributions from donors and partners, and Barry Callebaut’s own investments in responsible cocoa sourcing.

Through Cocoa Horizons, Barry Callebaut continues to lead the way in building a sustainable and ethical future for the chocolate industry, ensuring that both farmers and their communities benefit from the industry’s growth.

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SOURCE: Barry Callebaut