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Fairtrade Africa convenes industry for Change Day 2026
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Fairtrade Africa convenes industry for Change Day 2026

Published August 25, 20262 min read

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 hasn’t dropped with it.

Published by Juliet Etefe
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