Blog | Cocoa

Is Nestlé having a positive effect on the lives of cocoa workers and their children in Côte d’Ivoire?
A new social impact evaluation of the Nestlé CLMRS by the Fair Labor Association concludes that,
“Sustainable, community-based interventions are driving awareness of child labor, and creating environments that promote school participation and adult workforce participation.”
Building financial literacy in Ghana
Empowering communities to manage their money via Village Savings and Loans Associations is a key part of the Nestlé Cocoa Plan
The benefits of farmer training
Kwame Hanson, a 47-year-old cocoa farmer from Ghana, talks about the training he has received as part of the Nestlé Cocoa Plan.
Nestlé Cocoa Plan Progress Report 2019
In the Progress Report, we set out the detail of how we have delivered against our goals and targets.
KitKat to become Rainforest Alliance certified
Nestlé harmonises cocoa sourcing accreditation to support continued expansion of the Cocoa Plan

Farmer field schools in action

Improving the living conditions of Ecuadorian cocoa families

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Village Savings and Loans Associations can help cocoa communities manage their finances

Key activities and achievements to date

The first step in tackling deforestation is identifying exactly where cocoa is grown, and areas at risk of deforestation.

A message from Alexander Von Maillot, SVP, Global Head Confectionery & Ice cream Strategic Business Unit, Nestlé

Tackling deforestation means taking a holistic approach.
Improving cookstoves can play a role in reducing firewood needed each day.

Diversifying farmers' incomes is an essential part of tackling deforestation.

Farmers tell us about their experience of agroforestry

Stories of children we are helping