DECEMBER - JANUARYENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS REVIEW8 OPINIONIN MYWhen we created the Cargill Cocoa Promise more than a decade ago, we knew helping the cocoa sector thrive meant building on our work to enable farmers and their families to be more resilient, have more choices, and access more opportunities. Over time, we've seen the benefits of this cornerstone of our cocoa sustainability effort spread. Here are 10 ways the program is making a difference. 1. More farmers are producing safe, sustainable cocoa.We know the cocoa industry depends on the success of farmers. That is why we are training and coaching a growing number of them, including more than 244,000 farmers in 2021 alone. The aim? Building farmers' capacity to increase their yields without encroaching on new land, to make their farms more profitable businesses, and to ultimately provide consumers with more quality, sustainable food. 2. Cocoa farming families are finding different ways to make a living income -- from hot chocolate to hot peppers.Making a living income as a cocoa farmer can be incredibly challenging. So, we're focused on helping farming families find new ways to increase their household income. As one example, we helped 1,800 cocoa farmers in Ghana earn extra income by producing, of all things, hot peppers.By Kate Clancy, Enteprise Sustainability Lead, Food Solutions & Bioindustrial, Cargill's Cocoa and Chocolate BusinessIF YOU WANT TO GO FAR, GO TOGETHER: 10 WAYS THIS AFRICAN PROVERB SUMS UP A DECADE OF PROGRESS FOR COCOA COMMUNITIESKate Clancy
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