Cocoanect

We source exquisite cocoa beans from and to people who are passionate about cocoa, chocolate, and the whole process from bean to bar! [phone]

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Our activities under the Cocoa and Forest Initiative with #WCF have started! Last month we distributed the first 1.000 improved cookstoves to Kokoo Pa farmers in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. #cleancookstoves

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We currently have 2 vacancies in our Rotterdam HQ - offering challenging positions in sustainable cocoa & finance, with fun teams and sweeping views over Rotterdam's landmark. More info: https://t.co/KKcVLgcz7A #vacancy #vacature #rotterdam #workingincocoa #buitenkansje

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As part of our commitment to the Cocoa and Forests Initiative, we invest in #agroforestry #reforestation and #diversification with our farmers. Vital step: learning how to build the best possible #nursery. @ICRAF @IDH_buzz #nevernotlearning #ivorycoast #CFI

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We are hiring! Come join our #sustainability team at this beautiful office in #Rotterdam and work on #sustainable change and #impact in #cocoa communities. More info on Linkedin: https://t.co/eGKaTxLIkw #vacancy

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With our #Womenincocoabusiness Initiative we support cooperatives where women are in charge. These ladies are not only inspirational role models for other women and girls, they also create more opportunities for women farmers in #cocoa. 💪 #workinghard

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The women at Becida cooperative might not believe just any great sounding story, but once they saw our #improvedcookstoves first hand, they realized this is a big improvement compared to cooking on open fires. #Cleaner, #economical and a great #timesaver! #Procarboohinitiative

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Team meetings are best held at the beach, right!? Our sustainability representatives from IVC, Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon are meeting in Abidjan this week to discuss the many new projects for 2019 and beyond. #cocoa #sustainability #cocoanect

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Beautiful #cooca tree in Nsata Mangoase community in Nsokote, Ghana, admired by Field Officer Nicho, main crop is still going strong! #workingincocoa #cocoanect #cocoaghana

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One of the things we are especially excited about this year is putting more focus on the business side of #cocoa farming. Tracking expenses, calculating profits and learning which decisions make business sense, are often new but very useful tools for farmers.#Farmerbusinessschool

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Meanwhile at coop CPCCT in Tiassale, Ivory Coast, bags are closed to make them ready for loading and shipment. In the upcoming months these beans will be made into some well known and delicious chocolate. #yum #cocoa #cocoanect #frombeantobar

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New year new knowledge! Keeping up with the latest insights in Good Agricultural Practices is a constant process, which starts with training the Lead Farmers (as pictured here) who in turn will show the best techniques with the farmers joining the Farmer Field School. #cocoa #tot

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2018 has been a good year for our women coop KOADO-DUE, in terms of #cocoa, but also in terms of chickens! Their chicken farm, which was destroyed during the 2010 unrest, was rebuilt last year, and the brood pictured here was sold just before Christmas. #tasty #diversification

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We wish all our suppliers, clients, partners and colleagues a healthy and prosperous 2019! #cheers #HappyNewYear

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On behalf of all the Cocoanect teams across the globe, we would like to wish you and your loved-ones a wonderful Christmas filled with family, fun and chocolate. #holiday #greetings

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80.000 #cocoa seedlings in the Nsokote nursery in Ghana - ready to be planted in 2019! #itsgoingtobeagreennewyear #cocoamerchants #nursery

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For most people this time is all about decorating the house & wrapping gifts, but for those of us working in cocoa it's all about loading & shipping! #cocoa #maincrop #busyseason

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Ok the #cocoa tree might still be our no 1 favourite, but the #christmas trees brightening up our #Rotterdam, #Guayaquil and #Abidjan offices sure are nice too! #cocoanect #merrycocoachristmas

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How is #cocoa farming playing a role in combatting #deforestation and protecting the Tambopata National Reserve in Peru? Our partners @REDDBusiness and @ecosphereplus will tell you about this, this Friday at #COP24.

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Attending #COP24? Want to know more about #REDD+ and nested projects? Join us Friday 7 Dec 14:30-16:00 at the EU Pavillon, Room Brussels for our session, Progress on private sector contribution to Reducing Deforestation. Read more --> https://t.co/lDrGkjwB5f

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This #WorldSoilDay we celebrate the Lead Farmers which teach integrated pest management and fertilising techniques to our #cocoa farmers. These techniques boost soil health which in turn is vital for cocoa trees to flourish. #farmerfieldschool #healthysoil #healthycocoa

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Data collection with smartphones is changing M&E in #cocoa at a rapid speed. Here our M&E mastermind Essis is helping new lead farmers at woman's coop Caeed (Ivory Coast) with the ins and outs of this important tool. #behindthescenes #cocoanect #datacollection