date:Jun 27, 2012
Going certified is no silver bullet. Alone, it will not ensure a stable cocoa supply at a reasonable price nor will it even guarantee that a child has not handled the cocoa.
However, If the entire industry were to set deadlines to source only certified cocoa from organisations such as Rainforest Alliance, UTZ or Fairtrade, farmers would be better trained, yields would increase, prices would come down and the next generation of farmers would come to produce higher quality beans.
Whats at stake?