The Ivory Coast cocoa regulator is cracking down on intermediary buyers as part of efforts to reform the sector. The aim is to ensure that more money from cocoa sales goes directly to farmers, who have long been underpaid for their crops. By targeting these middlemen, the regulator hopes to improve transparency and fairness in the cocoa supply chain.
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Running rampant in Stanford, the sleeping beauty of the Overberg
When visiting the Overberg, while Hermanus is known as the 'Whale watching capital of the world' and Gansbaai as the 'shark-cage diving capital,' Stanford offers a tranquil escape from the marine frenzy. Activities in Stanford include bird-watching on the Lady Stanford boat, exploring Birkenhead for wine and beer, visiting local markets, tasting wines on the Stanford wine route, and enjoying the adventure of Walker Bay Nature Reserve. Accommodation options like the African-themed Stanford Heights River...
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