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The Dominican Republic – The Best Cocoa Bean Source

The Dominican Republic is more than just a beautiful country in the Caribbean region. Aside from its beautiful beaches, its breath-taking sunset, and panoramic views, Dominican Republic is currently one of the chief producers of organic cocoa in the world.

The country’s move towards the organic market started as early as the 1980’s. Ten years hence, the production expanded, providing them a key position in the world organic market.

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Chocolate companies found World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) to support sustainable cocoa production in West Africa

Sustainable cocoa is needed now more than ever as demand increases in Western countries to fuel the ever-growing love for chocolate products. As a result of this growing demand, chocolate companies are about to unite with the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) to support sustainable cocoa production in West Africa. By doing this, the supply chain to Western manufacturers will be strengthened at a time when it is needed most.

The collaboration has a goal to assist 150,000 farmers and their families over the next five years with financing from the U.S. Agency for International Development, in addition to help from chocolate industry heavy-hitters Hershey, Cadbury and Mars International.

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