Towards a Sustainable Cocoa Chain

Power and possibilities within the cocoa and chocolate sector

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Summary

This report contributes in various ways to the debate on a sustainable cocoa economy. A sustainable cocoa economy is where each person investing time or money into the supply chain would be able to earn a decent income for themselves and their family, work in good conditions, and in a manner which did not harm the environment. It provides an overview of the various stakeholders in the cocoa and the wider chocolate supply chain.

This report identifies the concentration and purchasing power of companies as well as the trends in the supply chain. Finally, it makes a series of recommendations to the various stakeholders in the supply chain.

Oxfam International Research Report

Author: Jan Cappelle

Date of publication: January 2009