ED(MEM) 1205 – Edition 2023 Ad Hoc Panel Madagascar

 

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Release of new edition of manual on Pesticide Use in Cocoa

Abidjan, 23 May 2023 – The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) in collaboration with the European Cocoa Association (ECA), the Association of Chocolate, Biscuit and Confectionery Industries of Europe (CAOBISCO), and the Joint Cocoa Research Fund (JRF) has released the fourth edition of the manual of Pesticide Use in Cocoa. This latest edition provides more guidelines on the safe and effective use of pesticides in cocoa production.

Chocolate and other cocoa products are delicacies that people all over the world love and enjoy. The key ingredient in these delicacies is derived from cocoa beans, also known as the “food of the gods”, and popularly renowned for its ancient history as well as its health and nutritional attributes.

The use of chemical control measures to manage cocoa pests and diseases could cause food safety concerns if pesticide application is not done in the prescribed manner, leading to residues above maximum prescribed levels for chemical compounds that are dangerous to the health of the consumers.

Our priority is the production of wholesome cocoa beans, which are safe for consumption. In this respect, the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), in close cooperation with the cocoa industry, publishes a manual of Pesticide Use in Cocoa providing broad guidelines on the choice and application of pesticides used in the cocoa supply chain. The first, second and third editions of the manual were published in 2008, 2010 and 2015 respectively.

The past decade has witnessed a significant change in the food safety and environmental sustainability landscape, calling for greater focus from policy makers on protecting people and the environment. This and other considerations prompted the publication of the fourth edition of the manual to meet the challenges of the times.

We are happy to inform the public, and particularly our stakeholders, of the release of the fourth edition of the manual. This edition is packed with more information on the science and application of pesticides. In addition, there are new sections on policy changes in traceability schemes, EU Green Deal on sustainable use of pesticides, bio-alternatives to chemical control and an analysis of emerging pest threats.

The manual is intuitively designed to be user-friendly, particularly for cocoa farmers and cocoa traders. The manual is also a training guide for agricultural extension agents, agricultural students and staff of cocoa institutions and bodies. The manual will be very useful for cocoa warehouse managers, pesticide manufacturers, pesticide sellers and any other party that desires to know more about the safety of cocoa for consumption.

We encourage wide distribution of this free downloadable manual among stakeholders in cocoa production and trade.  The manual is available for download in digital format from the ICCO website: https://www.icco.org/icco-documentation/pesticide-use-in-cocoa-practial-manual-fourth-edition/

Let us all collaborate to ensure safe cocoa production for consumption and for the pleasure of consumers of chocolate and other cocoa products.

Cocoa Market Report for April 2023

Abidjan, 16 May 2023 – The International Cocoa Organization releases the Cocoa Market Report for April 2023. The current report highlights the following insights:

  • In April, cocoa grindings data published by the main regional cocoa associations for the second quarter of the 2022/23 season indicated an overall increase in major cocoa-consuming markets.
  • Available information on crop sizes in main cocoa-origin countries in West Africa suggests that compared to the 2021/22 cocoa year, the 2022/23 cocoa season is heading towards a supply deficit due to a reduction in production.
  • The global cocoa market was generally bullish in April with prices of the front-month cocoa futures contract reaching a 6-year high on both the London and New York markets at US$2,831 per tonne and US$3,218 per tonne respectively.

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ED(MEM) 1204 – WCC5 Programme

 

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Michel Arrion reelegido director ejecutivo de la ICCO

Abidjan, 30 abril 2023 – La Organización Internacional del Cacao (ICCO) se complace en anunciar la confirmación de la renovación del nombramiento de Michel Arrion como Director Ejecutivo por un periodo de 5 años, hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2028. La confirmación se adoptó durante la 107ª reunión del Consejo Internacional del Cacao, que se celebró en Abiyán, Côte d’Ivoire, del 25 al 28 de abril.

Michel Arrion ocupa el cargo de Director Ejecutivo de la ICCO desde 2019 y ha desempeñado un papel decisivo en el avance de la misión de la organización para promover una Economía Cacaotera Mundial sostenible. Bajo su liderazgo, la ICCO ha logrado avances significativos en la promoción de la transparencia y la cooperación dentro del sector del cacao. Durante su mandato, el Sr. Arrion ha supervisado una serie de iniciativas significativas, incluido el establecimiento de un plan estratégico quinquenal que sitúa los ingresos de los agricultores en el centro de los objetivos de la organización, la mejora de la información estadística de la ICCO y el fortalecimiento de las relaciones con las principales actores del sector del cacao.

El Sr. Arrion expresó su gratitud al Consejo Internacional del Cacao por la oportunidad de seguir sirviendo al sector cacaotero y destacó la necesidad de seguir colaborando e innovando para afrontar los retos del sector.

“La cadena de valor del cacao se enfrenta a una serie de retos complejos, desde la desigualdad económica y social hasta el cambio climático”, afirmó el Sr. Arrion. “Me comprometo a trabajar con nuestros Miembros y socios para desarrollar soluciones innovadoras que promuevan una economía cacaotera sostenible y equitativa.”

Clausura de la 107ª reunión ordinaria del Consejo de la ICCO en Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)

Abidjan, 30 abril 2023 – La Organización Internacional del Cacao (ICCO) celebró la 107a reunión de su Consejo y Órganos Subsidiarios del 25 al 28 de abril de 2023 en Abiyán, Côte d’Ivoire, bajo la presidencia del Sr. Abel Fernández, de la República Dominicana.

Durante esta sesión celebrada en formato híbrido, nuestros Miembros tuvieron la oportunidad de intercambiar opiniones y realizar valiosas aportaciones sobre los últimos acontecimientos en la Economía Cacaotera Mundial.  Durante los cuatro días de reuniones, se debatieron varios temas relevantes, entre otros:

  • Confirmación de la renovación del nombramiento de Michel Arrion como Director Ejecutivo por un período de 5 años, hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2028.
  • Información actualizada sobre la próxima Conferencia Mundial del Cacao, que se celebrará en The Square, Bruselas, del 21 al 24 de abril de 2024.
  • Presentación de un estudio sobre las implicaciones para el sector del cacao de los nuevos marcos reguladores de los productos ecológicos en la Unión Europea y Estados Unidos.
  • Presentación de la esperada cuarte edición del manual “Uso de plaguicidas en el cacao”, editado conjuntamente por la ICCO, ECA, CAOBISCO y el JOINT COCOA RESEARCH FUND, que estará disponible próximamente en línea.
  • Aprobación de la creación de un Grupo de Trabajo de Expertos de la ICCO sobre Seguridad Alimentaria.
  • Preparativos para la próxima edición del Panel Ad Hoc sobre Cacao Fino que tendrá lugar en Antananarivo, Madagascar, los días 13 y 14 de junio.

El próximo 108º Consejo Internacional del Cacao se celebrará del 2 al 6 de octubre de 2023 en Abiyán e incluirá la celebración del 50º aniversario de la ICCO y el 10º aniversario de la Declaración de Abiyán sobre la Agenda Cacaotera Global.

Michel Arrion reconduit dans ses fonctions de Directeur exécutif de l’ICCO

Abidjan, 30 avril 2023 – L’Organisation internationale du cacao (ICCO) a le plaisir d’annoncer la confirmation du renouvellement du mandat de Michel Arrion en tant que Directeur exécutif pour une période de 5 ans jusqu’au 30 septembre 2028. Cette confirmation a été adoptée lors de la 107ème session ordinaire du Conseil international du cacao, qui s’est tenu à Abidjan, en Côte d’Ivoire, du 25 au 28 avril 2023.

Michel Arrion est le directeur exécutif de l’ICCO depuis 2019 et a joué un rôle déterminant dans l’avancement de la mission de l’organisation visant à promouvoir une économie cacaoyère mondiale durable. Sous sa direction, l’ICCO a réalisé des progrès significatifs dans la promotion de la transparence et de la coopération au sein du secteur du cacao. Au cours de son mandat, M. Arrion a supervisé un certain nombre d’initiatives importantes, notamment la mise en place d’un plan stratégique quinquennal plaçant le revenu des agriculteurs au cœur des objectifs de l’organisation, l’amélioration des informations statistiques de l’ICCO et le renforcement des relations avec les principaux acteurs du secteur du cacao.

Arrion a exprimé sa gratitude au Conseil international du cacao pour l’opportunité qu’il lui offre de continuer à servir le secteur du cacao et a souligné la nécessité de poursuivre la collaboration et l’innovation pour relever les défis du secteur.

“La chaîne de valeur du cacao est confrontée à un certain nombre de défis complexes, allant de l’inégalité économique et sociale au changement climatique”, a déclaré M. Arrion. “Je m’engage à travailler avec nos membres et nos partenaires pour développer des solutions innovantes qui favorisent une économie cacaoyère durable et équitable”.

Clôture de la 107ème session ordinaire du conseil de l’ICCO à Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)

Abidjan, 30 avril 2023 – L’Organisation internationale du cacao (ICCO) a organisé la 107ème réunion de son Conseil et de ses organes subsidiaires du 25 au 28 avril 2023 à Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, sous la présidence de M. Abel Fernandez, de la République dominicaine.

Au cours de cette session qui s’est tenue en format hybride, nos Membres ont eu l’occasion d’échanger des points de vue et d’apporter leurs précieuses contributions sur les derniers développements dans l’économie cacaoyère mondiale. Au cours des quatre jours de réunion, plusieurs sujets pertinents ont été abordés, notamment :

  • Confirmation du renouvellement du mandat de Michel Arrion en tant que Directeur exécutif pour une période de 5 ans jusqu’au 30 septembre 2028.
  • Mise à jour sur la prochaine Conférence mondiale sur le cacao qui se tiendra à The Square, Bruxelles, du 21 au 24 avril 2024.
  • Présentation d’une étude sur les implications des nouveaux cadres réglementaires sur les produits biologiques dans l’Union européenne et aux États-Unis pour le secteur du cacao.
  • Présentation de la très attendue 4e édition du guide d’« Utilisation des pesticides dans la production cacaoyère », édité conjointement par l’ICCO, l’ECA, CAOBISCO et le JOINT COCOA RESEARCH FUND, qui sera bientôt disponible en ligne.
  • Approbation de la création d’un groupe de travail d’experts de l’ICCO sur la sûreté alimentaire.
  • Préparation de la prochaine édition du Panel ad hoc sur le cacao fin qui se tiendra à Antananarivo, Madagascar, les 13 et 14 juin 2023.

La 108e session ordinaire du Conseil international du cacao se tiendra prochainement du 2 au 6 octobre 2023 à Abidjan et sera ouverte par la célébration du 50e anniversaire de l’ICCO et du 10e anniversaire de la Déclaration d’Abidjan sur l’agenda global du cacao.

Michel Arrion reappointed as Executive Director of the ICCO

Abidjan, 30 April 2023 – The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) is pleased to announce the confirmation of the reappointment of Michel Arrion as Executive Director for a period of 5 years until 30 September 2028. The confirmation was adopted during the 107th regular session of the International Cocoa Council, which was held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire from 25 to 28 April 2023.

Michel Arrion has served as Executive Director of the ICCO since 2019 and has been instrumental in advancing the organization’s mission to promote a sustainable World Cocoa Economy. Under his leadership, the ICCO has made significant progress in promoting transparency and cooperation within the cocoa sector. During his tenure, Mr. Arrion has overseen a number of significant initiatives, including the establishment of a five-year strategic plan putting the farmers’ income at the core of the objectives of the organization, the improvement of the ICCO statistical information, and the strengthening of relationships with key stakeholders in the cocoa sector.

Mr. Arrion expressed his gratitude to the International Cocoa Council for the opportunity to continue serving the cocoa sector and highlighted the need to pursue collaboration and innovation to address the challenges of the sector.

“The cocoa value chain is facing a number of complex challenges, from economic and social inequality to climate change,” said Mr. Arrion. “I am committed to working with our members and partners to develop innovative solutions that promote a sustainable and equitable cocoa economy.”

Closing of the 107th Ordinary Session of the ICCO Council in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)

Abidjan, 30 April 2023 – The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) held the 107th regular meeting of its Council and Subsidiary Bodies from 25 to 28 April 2023 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, under the chairmanship of Mr. Abel Fernandez, from the Dominican Republic.

During this session held in hybrid format, our Members had the opportunity to exchange views and make valuable contributions on the latest developments in the World Cocoa Economy.  During the four days of meetings, several relevant topics were discussed, including, among others:

  • Confirmation of the reappointment of Michel Arrion as Executive Director for a period of 5 years until 30 September 2028.
  • Update on the next World Cocoa Conference to be held at The Square, Brussels, in Belgium from 21-24 April 2024.
  • Presentation of a study on the implications for the cocoa sector of the new regulatory frameworks for organic products in the European Union and the United States.
  • Presentation of the long-awaited 4th edition of the “Pesticide use in cocoa” manual, jointly edited by the ICCO, ECA, CAOBISCO and the JOINT COCOA RESEARCH FUND, that will soon be available online.
  • Approval of the setting up of an ICCO Expert Working Group on Food Safety.
  • Preparations for the next edition of the Ad Hoc Panel on Fine Flavour Cocoa that will take place in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on 13-14 June 2023.

The next 108th regular session of the International Cocoa Council will be held from 2 to 6 October 2023 in Abidjan and will start with the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the ICCO and the 10th anniversary of the Abidjan Declaration on the Global Cocoa Agenda.