Tropical Commodity Coalition

Tropical Commodity Coalition (TCC) comprises ten Dutch Civil Society Organizations. The aim of TCC is to improve the social, environmental and economic conditions at the beginning of the coffee, tea and cocoa value chains.

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Chocoladeproducent omarmt fairtrade (Dutch only)

Juni 13, 2009 - Alle chocolade van Verkade is sinds 2008 'eerlijk'. Cacaoboeren in Ivoorkust profiteren.

'Het was best spannend’, geeft Verkade-directeur Bart Merkus toe. ‘We wilden graag in één keer de overstap naar honderd procent duurzame chocolade maken, maar dat was nooit eerder gedaan...'

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Cocoa Barometer 2009

The Cocoa Barometer 2009 aims to make the cocoa value chain more transparent. In this report TCC explores the recent developments in the cocoa sector and the role of grinders and chocolate manufacturers to make the cocoa chain more sustainable.

TCC will present the Cocoa Barometer 2009 at the Second Roundtable for a Sustainable Cocoa Economy in Trinidad, March 2009, in an effort to share its views, exchange ideas and identify challenges to make the cocoa sector more sustainable. TCC is committed to continue its active participation in the sustainable cocoa debate, with companies, trade associations, sector initiatives and civil society stakeholders.

Download the pdf file here and/or request for a hard copy by sending an e-mail

> Download "Cocoa Barometer 2009.pdf" (2,47 MB)
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26 Juni until 28 Juni 2009
SCAE Wonderful Coffee 2009

The Specialty Coffee Association Europe is organizing its annual event with a conference, exhibition, workshops and world coffee championships. On the friday afternoon UTZ CERTIFIED is organising a partner event where TCC will introduce the Coffee Barometer 2009.

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