Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) plays a vital role in supporting both farmers and companies in sustainable practices. Charles Mfoafo Tetteh, a cocoa farmer from the Ashanti Region in Ghana, is one of the beneficiaries.
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A World First
Introducing world’s first Rainforest Alliance certified cashew. We are pleased to announce that over the last year, ETG | Beyond Beans has collaborated closely with Rainforest Alliance (RFA), AATIF, & ProCashew (USDA), and farmer groups to develop and introduce the world’s first Rainforest Alliance certified cashew. In November 2023, smallholder farmer groups in Côte d’IvoireContinue reading “A World First”
The Logistics of Contemporary Cocoa
Welcome to the third part of our series explaining cocoa! The previous posts in this series explained the history of cacao and cocoa. This post will explain how the contemporary cocoa industry works.
Ecuador: Tropical Forests among Cacao Crops
Ecuador is an area of high biological diversity, fascinating landscapes, and impressive rainforests intermixed with agricultural land. The combination of nature and agriculture is only possible thanks to the commitment of Ecuador’s people and farmers. These farmers are supported by companies like ETG and our partners that are committed to the protecting environment and improving smallholder livelihoods.
A Very Short History of Cocoa
Understanding the history of cocoa is vital for not only shedding light on how cocoa came to be the commodity it is today, but also for comprehending the complex web of social, economic, and political circumstances which make designing and implementing sustainability projects in cocoa ever more complicated.
Delivering Multipurpose Trees to El Sábalo, Ecuador
These photos show the delivery of 2,000 multipurpose trees for agroforestry to the El Sábalo community, Santo Domingo. Delivery was conducted in collaboration with local partner Burneoexport. With the delivery of the trees, farmers were offered trainings in Good Agricultural Practices.
From Cassava to Attiéké in 60 Seconds
Attiéké is a popular dish similar to couscous made from fermented cassava. The women sell attiéké made from cassava grown on their own farms, forming a vital pillar of income diversification among farming communities.
Cocoa: An Introduction (Part 1)
The cocoa industry is complex, sprawling, and often baffling. This series is aimed at providing a lay audience with an introduction to the world of cocoa, including how cocoa came to be the commodity it is today, the economics and logistics of the global cocoa trade, and what the cocoa industry needs to do to ensure its social and environmental sustainability.
Taking a Stand – Effective Strategies to Combat Child Labour
Child labour is a complex issue and is more varied than people often assume. Many of the underlying causes are closely tied to structural poverty and gender disparity.
Following the Honey
Bees are arguably the most vital creatures on the planet. They are responsible for pollinating the vast majority of the world’s crops, a process which is crucial for the reproduction of many plants, including those that provide us with food.