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Additional Resources

Affiliated Organizations

  • The World Cocoa Foundation
    The World Cocoa Foundation is a comprehensive program which “takes science into the field”, improving production efficiency, increasing farmer yields, and using cocoa to promote production reforestation of degraded tropical lands — all in a sustainable, environmentally responsible manner.
  • Chocolate Manufacturers Association
    The Chocolate Manufacturers Association represents firms engaged in the manufacture and distribution of cocoa and chocolate products by providing industry leadership to promote, protect, and enhance the chocolate industry's interests through legislative and regulatory programs, and public relations.

Websites



  • The Cocoa Tree
    a web-based educational project about the growing of cocoa and manufacturing of chocolate
  • Kidnetic
    A healthy eating and active living Web site designed for kids aged 9 - 12 and their families. Kidnetic.com is a resource for kids and their families to inspire them to move toward healthier lifestyles. There’s lots to do on the site – post a message in Shout Out, play games, find fun recipes like Brewed Monkey Brain Stew and more!

Statistical Information

  • U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Current Industrial Report,
    Confectionery MA20D: U.S. Manufacturer based shipments report of pounds and dollars including breakouts of confectionery chocolate, non-chocolate and chewing gum including non-confectionery chocolate and materials consumed. Aggregate average U.S. consumption, confectionery imports & exports reported in kilograms and dollar. Comparison of most recent year and one prior year.

    Can be obtained from any Public Library, the Department of Commerce (301) 457-4626, or the Internet at http://www.census.gov/cir/www/311/ma311d.html

  • CAOBISCO OR IOCCC: telephone no. 011 322 539 1800, Rue DEFAC QZ No. 1, 1000 Brussels Belgium. International Statistical Review of the Biscuit, Chocolate & Confectionery Industries, Annual Report. Consumption and volume figures ranked by product and country.

Trade Journals