News & updates Reports EmpCo applies from 27 September: what changes for cocoa sustainability claims VOICE reaches 40 members Reports 2025 annual report is out! Strengthening civil society voices – VOICE Network deepens collaboration in Cameroon Ghana Cocoa Coalition’s quarterly meeting Welcoming new associate members! Statement Urging the EU not to reopen Deforestation Regulation VOICE at Amsterdam Cocoa Week 2026 VOICE’s week in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire VOICE presents Barometer at COFAAA African Cocoa Summit & Awards 2025 Cocoa Barometer launched Cross-Commodity group of companies urges EU to not reopen EUDR VOICE deepens partnerships in West Africa Newsletter – Checking in with the VOICE Network Statement Civil Society Groups Alarmed by Cuts to ILAB Grants to Address Forced Labor and Child Labor Statement Chocolate companies and CSOs outline concerns about specifics of EU’s Omnibus proposal Highlights and recording of our webinar on Good Governance for a Living Income in Cocoa Cocoa-income-inventory The Cocoa Income Inventory is Now Online! VOICE is hiring a Head of Strategic Partnerships and a Project Officer. Reports Good Governance for Living Income in Cocoa The new Fairtrade Living Income Reference Price does not reflect the right of cocoa farmers to earn a Living Income Cocoa Coalition statement on Omnibus initiative Civil society platforms call for greater civil society engagement in the 2024 CLCCG framework Job Opportunity; coordinator of the VOCAL Coffee Network Companies and Companies and NGOs oppose reopening the substance of the EU Deforestation Regulation Companies and CSOs oppose any calls to reopen the EUDR Reports VOCAL Coffee Alliance releases first report “Coffee’s Regulatory Blend” VOICE is hiring a Finance and Administration manager. What in the world is going on with the price of cocoa? Cocoa Coalition urge support for the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Businesses & other stakeholders call on the Italian Govt. to support the EU CSDDD Join us for The Cocoa Gathering on Feb 5th at Amsterdam Cocoa Week The Cocoa Coalition welcomes the political agreement on the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Reports Good Purchasing Practices Chocolate companies’ double standards on market prices. Cocoa Coalition welcomes key improvements in European Parliament vote on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Reports 2022 Cocoa Barometer Launched Reports New Barometer Consortium papers on Transparency & Accountability, on Living Income and on Latin American cocoa Cocoa Coalition welcomes the EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence, calls for improvements, releases position paper. Vacancy: Coordinator European CSO Platform in Cocoa Cocoa Coalition’s joint position on the European Commission’s Deforestation regulation Cocoa Coalition welcomes EU’s Due Diligence Directive Job opportunity: coordinator CSO platform Joint cocoa sector coalition calls for ambitious human rights and environmental legislation. Joint Civil Society letter on racial injustice in the cocoa sector. Informal cocoa coalition calls on EU to establish partnership agreements with key cocoa exporting countries Global civil society calls cocoa sector to action on child labour VOICE Statement on LID Payments Reports Cocoa Barometer 2020 released VOICE response to latest NORC research on child labour in the cocoa sector 2020 Cocoa Barometer Launch Webinar; December 1st 16:00 CET Reports New joint paper: key elements for an agreement between the EU and cocoa producing countries. Reports Cocoa Barometer Consortium releases consultation paper on agroforestry in the cocoa sector COVID-19 response for Cocoa Farmers Reports Cocoa Barometer Consortium releases position paper on necessary farm gate prices for a living income in West African cocoa. Cocoa companies call for human rights and environmental due diligence requirements VOICE Response to West African Cocoa Floor Price Vacancy: we are looking for a coordinator! Reports Position paper on certification Reports 2018 Cocoa Barometer Released 1 2 Next »
