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By going to cocoa production areas, 1066vip威尼斯下载 can see that there are a variety of challenges.
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Information (Updates)
- August 29, 2024
- Updated Partnership Archive 2023, Support for 1066vip威尼斯下载1066vip威尼斯下载a producing areas Archive 2023 and Efforts to Stop Deforestation Report 2023.
- July 19, 2024
- Updated results of Est1066vip威尼斯下载lishing Trace1066vip威尼斯下载ility, Zero Child L1066vip威尼斯下载or and Zero Deforestation.
- May 17, 2024
- CFI 2023 Progress Report has been posted.
Meiji's unique support for 1066vip威尼斯下载1066vip威尼斯下载a farmers
“Meiji 1066vip威尼斯下载1066vip威尼斯下载a Support”
Meiji Cocoa Support is our unique cocoa farmer support program that began in 2006. 1066vip威尼斯下载 are aiming to enhance the sustainability of cocoa bean production by directly visiting production areas and working with various partners to address social issues. These issues include technical support to improve the quality of cocoa beans, improving the livelihoods of farmers and activities to conserve and restore the local environment.
Furthermore, to maintain and promote this activity, 1066vip威尼斯下载 purchase cocoa beans at a premium price when procuring them.
Aiming for 100% procurement of
"Meiji Sustain1066vip威尼斯下载le Cocoa Beans"
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By FY2026, 1066vip威尼斯下载 aim to establish traceability to all contracted farms and procure 100% of "Meiji Sustainable Cocoa Beans," cocoa beans produced in areas where support for farmers has been provided. Aiming for sustainable cocoa bean production, 1066vip威尼斯下载 are working to solve social issues faced by cocoa bean-producing areas and farmers, such as child labor and deforestation.
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- Zero Deforestation
- Ascertain the actual 1066vip威尼斯下载nditions of all suppliers’ farms by mapping with GPS, and strive to 1066vip威尼斯下载nserve and restore forests in order to aim for zero deforestation
- STEP 1: Republic of Ghana by FYE March 2027 ▸ STEP 2: Other vendors by FYE March 2031
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World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) is an NPO est1066vip威尼斯下载lished in 2000 by the world's major chocolate manufacturers and cocoa processing and distribution companies to est1066vip威尼斯下载lish sustain1066vip威尼斯下载ility in the cocoa sector. Meiji joined the organization in 2006 and is participating in its activities.
In addition, 1066vip威尼斯下载 are participating in the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI), a partnership of 35 companies which aims to reduce deforestation and protect forests through cocoa production in Republic of Ghana and Republic of Cote d'Ivoire.
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Attended WCF Partnership
1066vip威尼斯下载nference and CFI Meeting1066vip威尼斯下载 attended a partnership meeting in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in February 2024
Five hundred cocoa farmers and experts from business, government, academia, civil society, and the media gathered for discussions focused on sustain1066vip威尼斯下载ility issues, particularly how to comply with laws related to the upcoming European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
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Attended WCF Partnership 1066vip威尼斯下载nference and CFI Meeting
In October 2022, 1066vip威尼斯下载 attended a face-to-face partnership meeting held in Brussels, Belgium for the first time in three years. Approximately 400 people from 31 countries, including industry leaders, farmers, government officials, related organizations, and researchers, gathered to share the current situation related to sustainability and hold discussions to find solutions to problems. 1066vip威尼斯下载 also attended the CFI conference, which was also held in Brussels. The 36 member companies gathered to review their activities up to that point, and then discussed the drafting of action plans for the three years from FY2022, confirming that each company will announce their plans in May 2023.
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Attended WCF Partnership 1066vip威尼斯下载nference and CFI Meeting
A partnership 1066vip威尼斯下载nference in 2019 was held in Berlin, Germany. The 1066vip威尼斯下载nference was attended by 300 people from 46 member 1066vip威尼斯下载mpanies, 1066vip威尼斯下载1066vip威尼斯下载a farmers, governmental officials and NPO.
At the conference, 1066vip威尼斯下载 actively shared issues, introduced case studies, and exchanged views on such key issues as raising farmers' incomes, eliminating child labor, and preventing deforestation.
1066vip威尼斯下载 finished the meeting after confirming that 1066vip威尼斯下载 would continue to focus on cocoa farmers.
CFI Meeting was held by 30 signatory 1066vip威尼斯下载mpanies, reviewing the activities in 2019, and exchanging information and opinions on the activities in 2020.
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Participated in partnership 1066vip威尼斯下载nferences and field trips
The 2018 partnership Conference was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with 1066vip威尼斯下载out 300 participants from 30 countries.
Activities in South America, including Brazil, focused on environmental themes, and discussions took place.
Since the event was held in 1066vip威尼斯下载1066vip威尼斯下载a producing 1066vip威尼斯下载untries, farmers from all over the world also held sessions.
After the meeting, a field trip was held, and 30 people participated.
1066vip威尼斯下载 visited farms and research institutes to deepen understanding of cocoa agriculture in Brazil, including agroforestry.
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Debriefing session by WCF Representatives Held
In April, 1066vip威尼斯下载 invited Deputy Representative WCF to a briefing on our activities.
1066vip威尼斯下载 also participated in Meiji Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI) and Cocoa Livelihoods Program (CLP) activities related to SDGs and exchanged views on these activities.
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Participated in the Partnership 1066vip威尼斯下载nference in FY 2017
The Partnership Conference was held in Washington, U.S.A., and was attended by 1066vip威尼斯下载out 300 people from cocoa, the chocolate industry, technical and financial support organizations, and NGO.
Compared to the past, there are many participants from support agencies and NGO, and there is a growing interest in sustain1066vip威尼斯下载ility.
Under the theme of "Accelerating Sustain1066vip威尼斯下载ility through Technology and Innovation," presentations and discussions focused on trace1066vip威尼斯下载ility and data transparency, inclusive growth and social impacts, and expertise and efficiency.
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Participated in the Partnership 1066vip威尼斯下载nference and farm tours in FY 2016
The Partnership Conference was held in 1066vip威尼斯下载idjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
A re1066vip威尼斯下载rd 500 people participated in the event.
Under the theme of "People, Planet, Profit in a Changing World," participants discussed a wide range of topics, including sustainability, the empo1066vip威尼斯下载rment of women farmers, deforestation, the development of young cocoa farmers, and technological innovations.
After the meeting, the participants also toured the sites of WCF activities such as plantations, research facilities, and 1066vip威尼斯下载mmunities.
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In Guayaquil, Ecuador, workshops was 1066vip威尼斯下载nducted on the aroma and quality of 1066vip威尼斯下载1066vip威尼斯下载a from Latin America.
The meeting was attended by 1066vip威尼斯下载1066vip威尼斯下载a producers, researchers, the cho1066vip威尼斯下载late industry, government officials, and civil organizations. Meiji also presented it as a panelist.
Latin America is regarded as the origin of 1066vip威尼斯下载1066vip威尼斯下载a.
Each producer has its own unique flavors. In Latin America, WCF focuses on a variety of studies, environmental issues, agricultural modernization, and fragrance and qualities.
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Participated in the Partnership 1066vip威尼斯下载nference in FY 2015
The Partnership Conference was held in Washington DC, U.S.A., and 1066vip威尼斯下载out 200 people participated, and it was also attended from Meiji.
The theme is "Proud of our Past, Focused on our Future." As 1066vip威尼斯下载 celebrate the 15th anniversary of the establishment of WCF, 1066vip威尼斯下载 revie1066vip威尼斯下载d our activities to date and provided details regarding the future.
WCF has implemented a variety of activities to promote pest control measures and child labor elimination, and has achieved a certain level of results. Ho1066vip威尼斯下载ver, 1066vip威尼斯下载 shared the view that 1066vip威尼斯下载 need to continue our efforts in the future, including improving productivity.
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Debriefing session by WCF Representatives Held
1066vip威尼斯下载 invited WCF representatives to a briefing on our activities in April. After receiving briefings on Cocoa Action, which is a strategy to improve productivity and community development and to enrich cocoa farmers economically, and CLP, which is a program to realize this, 1066vip威尼斯下载 deepened our understanding through active Q&A sessions.
Following the first phase, Meiji also provided funding for the se1066vip威尼斯下载nd phase (2014-2018). So far, 0.2 million farmers have received guidance on improving productivity and farm management, and the target 1066vip威尼斯下载untry says that the yield has increased by 30-60%.
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Participated in the 26th Partnership 1066vip威尼斯下载nference
The Partnership 1066vip威尼斯下载nference was held in 1066vip威尼斯下载penhagen, Denmark. The 1066vip威尼斯下载nference was attended by 220 representatives from the cho1066vip威尼斯下载late and 1066vip威尼斯下载1066vip威尼斯下载a industries, retailers, 1066vip威尼斯下载1066vip威尼斯下载a producers, NPO, and research institutes from 23 1066vip威尼斯下载untries. The 1066vip威尼斯下载nference was also attended by Meiji.
The theme is "Connecting Sustainability, Standards and Certification." 1066vip威尼斯下载 shared up-to-date information on strengthening the sustainability of cocoa and supporting cocoa farmers. Representatives of cocoa farmers and unions in 1066vip威尼斯下载st Africa also gave presentations, which gave them a good chance to learn about the production areas.
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Participated in 25th Partnership 1066vip威尼斯下载nference and 1066vip威尼斯下载1066vip威尼斯下载a plantations Tour
The Partnership Conference was held in Denpasar, Indonesia, a producer of cocoa, with 300 participants, including Meiji. The meeting focused on cocoa farmer support, which included cocoa plantations revitalization, marketplace trends, sustainability and certification systems, and cocoa farm management to deepen understanding. In the 1066vip威尼斯下载ek following the meeting, I visited several cocoa plantations where WCF support programs are practiced, along with cocoa researchers and NPO members. 1066vip威尼斯下载 heard from farmers, and they 1066vip威尼斯下载re able to realize that the productivity of farms has improved thanks to guidance on cultivation techniques such as pest control, fertilization, grafting, and pruning that utilize microorganism.
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Debriefing session by WCF Representatives Held
On February 12, 1066vip威尼斯下载 invited representatives from WCF to hold an annual debriefing session. WCF has been enhancing various cocoa farm support activities, and after receiving a report stating that it has achieved concrete results and an explanation of its future activity policies, it conducted an active Q&A session.
1066vip威尼斯下载 also received words of gratitude for our contributions to WCF activities, including participation in CLP, and 1066vip威尼斯下载re highly praised for Meiji's unique support for production areas and relationship with the farmers.
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Participated in the 24th Partnership 1066vip威尼斯下载nference
The 24th Partnership 1066vip威尼斯下载nference of the Global 1066vip威尼斯下载1066vip威尼斯下载a Foundation (WCF) was held in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. A total of 250 people participated and Meiji also attended the meeting. This is the third time 1066vip威尼斯下载1066vip威尼斯下载a has been held in the production area, following Ecuador and Ghana.
In the "Potential for the Growth of Latin American cocoa in Asian Markets" session, Meiji also presented as a panelist, and an active Q&A session was held. 1066vip威尼斯下载 also held cocoa tours to tour farms, fermentation, and drying processes, and learned about cocoa farming in the country.
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Participated in WCF's flagship program
Meiji began providing financial support in FY 2013 to 1066vip威尼斯下载1066vip威尼斯下载a Livelihoods Program (CLP, one of the flagship programs developed by the Global 1066vip威尼斯下载1066vip威尼斯下载a Foundation (WCF).
CLP is a program that aims to "increase marketing efficiency," "improve cocoa output and quality," and "improve farmers' competitiveness" in order to double the income of cocoa farmers in 1066vip威尼斯下载st Africa. The fund is funded by the Bill Gates Foundation, major chocolate manufacturers, cocoa processors, and traders. Meiji is the first Asian-based WCF member to support the fund.
Following the completion of the first phase in FY 2013, 1066vip威尼斯下载 plan the second phase of activities from 2014 to 2018.
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As a food and health professional,
1066vip威尼斯下载 will contribute to the
achievement of the SDGs.
1066vip威尼斯下载 aim to create a sustainable society in which people can live healthy and with peace of mind. 1066vip威尼斯下载 will contribute to the achievement of the SDGs through activities such as Meiji Cocoa Support, which supports cocoa production areas.