{
  "id": 3015838,
  "title": "Fairtrade Africa Convenes Industry For Change Day 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/fairtrade-africa-convenes-industry-for-change-day-2026",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T12:03:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
    "slug": "daily-guide-network",
    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/fairtrade-africa-convenes-industry-for-change-day-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fairtrade Africa is set to convene industry leaders in Accra, Ghana on Thursday, 27th August for Change Day 2026. This event, held alongside the organization's Annual General Assembly, aims to address the challenges faced by cocoa farmers in West Africa, particularly in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana. These two nations together produce approximately 60% of the world's cocoa.\n\nSince late 2024, cocoa prices have plummeted, yet the cost of producing cocoa has not decreased correspondingly. This has intensified financial hardships for smallholder farmers who rely on cocoa for their income. Despite this, the price they receive continues to fall short of what is required for a living wage.\n\nFairtrade Africa, representing over 1.5 million farmers and workers in more than 700 Fairtrade-certified producer organizations, will introduce the Fairtrade Living Income Reference Price. This benchmark provides a clear figure for buyers to aim for, rather than a vague commitment. This is a critical development, according to Paul Colditz, Commercial Director at Fairtrade Africa, who noted the volatility of the market and its impact on farmers' ability to plan for a stable income.\n\nThe event will also kick off a business-to-business campaign, running through September, to promote Fairtrade sourcing as a strategy for supply chain resilience. This campaign will involve farmers and workers directly engaging with the companies that buy their cocoa, aiming to bridge the gap between pricing decisions and reality. Pre-event field visits to cocoa-growing communities will provide journalists with firsthand access to these communities.",
  "summary": "A Cocoa Farmer World cocoa prices have fallen sharply since late 2024 yet that fall has not translated into relief for cocoa farmers as the cost of producing cocoa Read More... The post Fairtrade Africa Convenes Industry For Change Day 2026 appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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