date:Aug 25, 2012
The move follows last weeks announcement of the companys first collaboration with the Rainforest Alliance in Cameroon.
Morethan 45,000 farmers from 45 cooperatives in the region will keep half of the cash, while the rest is used to provide services for farmer members or community facilities.
The money has been paid in return for the delivery of more than 15,000t of certified cocoa during the 2011-2012 cocoa season.
Alocal celebration was held to present the payments in Yamassoukro on August