Entry: Marisa Yoneyama, World Cocoa Foundation

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has partnered with Nong Lam University (NLU) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for over 10 years on cocoa sustainability research programs. Our work with NLU is one of our longest ongoing programs. NLU has been instrumental in the development of the cocoa sector in Vietnam. A major focus of their work is research to adapt cocoa production techniques to local growing conditions in different areas of Vietnam. They also provide technical assistance/training to local government officials, NGO staff, and individual farmers. In Vietnam, farmers use cocoa as a way of supplementing and diversifying their income from other crops such as coffee, black pepper, cashew, and fruit.

NLU recently established a new partnership with the Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA). We congratulate NLU and are pleased that they have the opportunity to expand their work in Vietnam.

Seedling Nursery in Vietnam