Cocoa is an important export crop for West African countries. Yet, many of the smallholder cocoa farmers struggle to earn a decent livelihood. Assata Doumbia, president of the ECAM cooperative in Côte d'Ivoire, applies a mix of strategies to obtain higher and more predictable incomes for her fellow farmers. The cooperative works with trusted international pa ... Show More
Dec 2024
World Trade Report 2024 (S8 - Ep4)
Over the past 30 years, economic growth has improved living conditions for many people. However, not all individuals, regions and economies have benefited equally from the changes brought about by more open trade. The World Trade Report 2024 highlights trade’s role in supporting ... Show More
29m 54s
Sep 2022
Nigeria's push to grow its own coconuts
Most of Nigeria has the perfect climate for growing coconuts and yet it imports 70% of the fruit, which is widely used to make snacks, drinks and to make everything from oil to cosmetics. With demand for coconuts increasing both domestically and around the world, plans are now af ... Show More
18m 55s
Apr 2024
How are rising cocoa prices impacting chocolate brands?
<p class="p1">Cocoa prices have soared to an all-time high due to a global supply shortage. What’s the impact on chocolate makers, and what are they doing to adapt? Here, Ken Goldman, Lead Equity Research Analyst for U.S. Food Producers and Food Retailers, and Celine Pannuti, Hea ... Show More
10m 19s
Feb 2024
Cacao, l'ascension fulgurante des prix continue sur fond de récolte en berne
Sur le marché du cacao, les cours flirtent désormais avec les 6 000 dollars la tonne à la Bourse de New York et illustrent les baisses de production chez les deux géants d'Afrique de l'Ouest, Ghana et Côte d'Ivoire. Aucun chiffre officiel de production n'est pour l'instant avancé ... Show More
1m 47s