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#cacao Swollen Shoot Virus (CSSV) is spreading fast — but new research offers hope for cocoa farmers SwissDeCode

New hope: Researchers are now using advanced DNA sequencing and AI-driven diagnostics to detect the virus earlier and more accurately. Resistant varieties: Trials of new CSSV-resistant cocoa strains show promise, especially in high-risk zones.

These breakthroughs could help save thousands of smallholder farms—but implementation and funding remain huge challenges. 👉 If you’re interested in #cocoa #sustainability, Read it here on CocoaRadar cocoaradar.com/cacao-swollen-…

📣 Civil society groups in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire call for suspension of Fairtrade Intl new Living Income Cocoa Prices — label data “questionable and even hazardous”

They argue that only a minority of farms reach those yields and the new prices are based on flawed or inaccessible assumptions. They also allege that Fairtrade didn’t consult key local platforms before releasing the new figures.

🔗 More details via cocoaradar.com/calls-for-fair… (original reporting) 💬 What do you think? Are Fairtrade’s benchmarks ambitious targets or unrealistic expectations? Should certification bodies be more locally embedded when setting standards?

Sierra Leone Steps Up as a New Player in Sustainable Cocoa Production 🌱🍫 Could Sierra Leone become a model for sustainable and inclusive cocoa development?

Organic cocoa now makes up 60% of Sierra Leone’s ~24,000 MT annual production. And while it’s still a small player compared to West Africa’s cocoa giants, its reputation for consistent, traceable, and forest-friendly beans is growing fast.

Could Sierra Leone become a model for sustainable and inclusive cocoa development? Full story: cocoaradar.com/sierra-leones-…

This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo , which wrapped up last week at the Indiana Convention Center, was hailed as a success by organizers National Confectioners Association . The Expo attracted over 14,000 industry professionals & featured over 1,000 exhibitors. More here cocoaradar.com/2025-sweets-sn…

🌱 Big news from Rainforest Alliance: Version 1.4 of its Sustainable Agriculture Standard launches Oct 25 🔹 221 → 148 requirements 🔹 Stronger data & ESG alignment 🔹 +: regenerative ag, climate, livelihoods 🔗 cocoaradar.com/rainforest-all… #Sustainability #Cocoa #RainforestAlliance

'Summertime and the living is SWEETY' 🍭 June is #NationalCandyMonth! From road trips to campfires, Americans are embracing classic summer rituals—with chocolate & candy in hand. National Confectioners Association,. 👉hhttps://shorturl.at/wEABF #Candy #Chocolate

🍫 Can cocoa farming close the living income gap & reduce child labour? Join Nestlé Income Accelerator webinar – 25 June, 14:30–16:00 CEST 🎙️ Hear from farmers, field experts & impact assessors 🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Read more at: cocoaradar.com/implications-o…

🌍 Cocoa Market: June 5–12 Prices stable at ~$9,500–9,600/t. 📉 Supply rebound (+7.8% YoY) 🌧️ West Africa mid-crop weak (–39% YoY) 💰 Cost pressures + ESG rules keep market tight 🇨🇴 Casa Luker leads on traceable, cocoa #Cocoa #Commodities #EUDR More: shorturl.at/6xtug

Luker Chocolate and the Case for #Cocoa Trust 🤝🍫 📍 Tumaco, once marked by gang conflict, is now a hub for cocoa-for-peace transformation. Luker sources from 3,000+ producers here—many part of the “Chocolate Dream” initiative. It’s real, it’s working, it’s changing lives.

🔹 Local trust: Personal relationships between farmers and traders 🔹 Institutional trust: Verified ethical practices, without relying on third-party certifications 🔹 Distributed trust: Full traceability through Luker’s digital tools and the Luker Trace system

💡 Cocoa’s future depends on systems rooted in trust, innovation, and community. Luker’s model shows what that looks like in practice—and the global chocolate industry would be wise to take note. cocoaradar.com/luker-chocolat…

The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) reached 1.17M cocoa-farming households in 2024 to help tackle child labour in West Africa. 🔍 44% of identified cases stopped child labour after support. 🔗 Read more: cocoaradar.com/ici-reaffirms-… #Cocoa #ChildLabour #HumanRightr

#Cocoa prices slide sharply! But don’t call it a collapse yet—weather risks, aged farms, and low reinvestment still cloud the outlook. Volatility far from over ⚠️ 📊 Prices now hover ~$8,000/t Full update: cocoaradar.com/cocoa-prices-r… #Cocoa #Commodities #Ghana #CocoaRadar