Mondelēz International, a US-based food and beverage firm, has unveiled its Cocoa Life sustainability program in Indonesia.
The company has teamed up with the Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute (ICCRI) and suppliers Armajaro and Olam to boost sustainable Indonesian cocoa farming, improve cocoa bean quality and support the development of Indonesian cocoa communities.
Mondelez International Cocoa Life director Cathy Pieters said, "A sustainable cocoa supply begins with thriving cocoa communities, and more efficient farming improves farmers' financial security."
"Partnering is key to creating lasting change through our Cocoa Life program. Together with the Indonesian government, our suppliers and other partners, we're empowering cocoa-farming families to create the kind of communities they want to live in, while promoting gender equality," Pieters added.
Cocoa Life is Mondelez International's $400m commitment to improve the livelihoods and living conditions of more than 200,000 cocoa farmers and about one million people in cocoa farming communities worldwide.
Mondelez Southeast Asia cocoa development manager Andi Sitti Asmayanti said, "Through Cocoa Life, we plan to involve more than 50,000 Indonesian farmers. Together, we can help farmers address low productivity and add value to cocoa communities."
