Ghana

    • Recognition of Young Cocoa Farmers at National Farmers' Day

      At the 41st National Farmers' Day, attended by the President and other government officials, Meiji recognized promising young cocoa farmers and donated tricycles to support their farming activities.

      • Award Recipient (left) Award Recipient (left)

        Award Recipient (left)

      • Tricycle Donated as Prizes Tricycle Donated as Prizes

        Tricycle Donated as Prizes

    • Chocolate Class for Children

      We held a Chocolate Class for 30 children in Mantukwa. After learning about the history of cocoa, they made chocolate using cocoa harvested in their own community.

      • Roasting Cocoa Beans Roasting Cocoa Beans

        Roasting Cocoa Beans

      • Grinding Cocoa Beans Grinding Cocoa Beans

        Grinding Cocoa Beans

    • Support for Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs)

      We support Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), helping community members access loans and develop additional income sources beyond cocoa farming.

      • Shop Opening Shop Opening

        Shop Opening

      • Use of a Corn Mill Use of a Corn Mill

        Use of a Corn Mill

      • Chair Rental Service Chair Rental Service

        Chair Rental Service

    • Promotion of Agroforestry

      We supported the adoption of agroforestry in the Assin Fosu District through the planting of 5,000 shade trees and farmer training.

      • Planting Shade Trees Planting Shade Trees

        Planting Shade Trees

      • Extension Officer Extension Officer

        Extension Officer

    • Support for Beekeeping

      We launched a beekeeping project in Agbodza to help farmers diversify their income and will continue providing technical support and monitoring.

      • Beekeeping Training Session Beekeeping Training Session

        Beekeeping Training Session

      • Beekeeping Training Session Beekeeping Training Session

    • Training on Artificial Pollination

      We provided training on artificial pollination in the Mankranso region to help increase cocoa yields. The technique has already been adopted at 23 farms.

      • Technical Training by a Field Trainer Technical Training by a Field Trainer

        Technical Training by a Field Trainer

      • Artificial Pollination Artificial Pollination

        Artificial Pollination

    • Support for School Forest Gardens

      We launched a School Forest Garden project in the Dunkwa District to support children's nutrition and school attendance through the cultivation of fruits and vegetables for school meals.

      • Interaction with Children Interaction with Children

        Interaction with Children

      • School Forest Garden School Forest Garden

        School Forest Garden

    • Support for an Agroforestry* Cocoa Demonstration Farm

      Cocoa trees planted in 2020 have started producing beans, while shade trees continue to grow, supporting the development of an agroforestry-based cocoa farm.

      * A coined word that combines Agriculture and Forestry. Planting trees and growing crops or raising livestock between the trees

      • Agroforestry Cocoa Farm Agroforestry Cocoa Farm

        Agroforestry Cocoa Farm

      • Harvested Cocoa Beans Harvested Cocoa Beans

        Harvested Cocoa Beans

Brazil

    • Donated seedlings

      This year, we continued donating seedlings to farmers through the CAMTA cooperative. A total of 1,695 seedlings were donated from the Meiji Cocoa Support program, and 1,400 seedlings from the Cocoa Support Fund Contributed by Meiji Employees. Farmers expressed their gratitude for the generous support.

      • Seedlings Being Raised Seedlings Being Raised

        Seedlings Being Raised

      • Seedlings Planted in FY2025 Seedlings Planted in FY2025

        Seedlings Planted in FY2025

Venezuela

    • Donated seedlings and fermentation boxes

      We donated a total of 27,700 seedlings and 5 fermentation boxes to farmers across two regions. In response, we received messages of appreciation from the farmers.

      • Seedling and Fermentation Box Donation Ceremony Seedling and Fermentation Box Donation Ceremony

        Seedling and Fermentation Box Donation Ceremony

      • Seedling and Fermentation Box Donation Ceremony Seedling and Fermentation Box Donation Ceremony

      • Seedling and Fermentation Box Donation Ceremony Seedling and Fermentation Box Donation Ceremony

      • Seedling and Fermentation Box Donation Ceremony Seedling and Fermentation Box Donation Ceremony

Ecuador

    • Donated pruning tool sets

      We donated pruning tool sets including saws and various types of shears to 33 farms. Some farms held online ceremonies, during which participants expressed their appreciation and gratitude.

      • Online Donation Ceremony at the Farm Online Donation Ceremony at the Farm

        Online Donation Ceremony at the Farm

      • Online Donation Ceremony at the Farm Online Donation Ceremony at the Farm

The Dominican Republic

    • Maintenance and Replacement of Recycling Bins and Improvement of School Facilities

      We maintained and replaced recycling bins at 52 locations across 20 communities, contributing to cleaner local environments. We also improved school facilities to enhance children's learning conditions, receiving appreciation from students, teachers, and parents.

      https://www.eljaya.com/253858/meiji-cocoa-support-impulsa-desarrollo-cacaotero-en-provincia-duarte-con-impacto-social-junto-a-fuparoca/

      • Community Recycling Collection Bins Community Recycling Collection Bins

        Community Recycling Collection Bins

      • Recycling Bin at the School Entrance Recycling Bin at the School Entrance

        Recycling Bin at the School Entrance

      • Juan de Jesús Almanzar School (Classroom Partition) Juan de Jesús Almanzar School (Classroom Partition)

        Juan de Jesús Almanzar School (Classroom Partition)

      • Juan de Jesús Almanzar School（Learning Environment) Juan de Jesús Almanzar School（Learning Environment)

        Juan de Jesús Almanzar School (Learning Environment)

      • Felipe Ferreira School (Roof Waterproofing) Felipe Ferreira School (Roof Waterproofing)

        Felipe Ferreira School (Roof Waterproofing)

      • Felipe Ferreira School (Wall Repainting) Felipe Ferreira School (Wall Repainting)

        Felipe Ferreira School (Wall Repainting)

      • Bartolo Infante School (New Cabinets) Bartolo Infante School (New Cabinets)

        Bartolo Infante School (New Cabinets)

      • Bartolo Infante School (Learning Environment) Bartolo Infante School (Learning Environment)

        Bartolo Infante School (Learning Environment)

Peru

    • Maintenance of Tool Banks and Development of a Library

      We continued operating three tool banks, providing farmers with free access to agricultural equipment. The service has been well received by local farmers.

      In addition, together with our supplier and local community members, we established a library at a school in Selva de Oro. Following the opening ceremony, children eagerly began reading the books, and the library has contributed to creating a richer learning environment.

      • Tool Bank Tool Bank

        Tool Bank

      • Inside the Tool Bank Inside the Tool Bank

        Inside the Tool Bank

      • Schoolyard Opening Ceremony Schoolyard Opening Ceremony

        Schoolyard Opening Ceremony

      • Children Selecting Books Children Selecting Books

        Children Selecting Books

      • Opening Ceremony and Messages of Appreciation from Children

Madagascar

    • Donation of Fermentation Boxes and Drying Facilities for Cocoa Production

      We donated cocoa production equipment, including fermentation boxes and drying facilities, based on the needs of local cocoa farmers. Farmers welcomed the support, noting that it has helped improve productivity.

      • New Fermentation Boxes Under Construction New Fermentation Boxes Under Construction

        New Fermentation Boxes Under Construction

      • Donated Drying Facility Donated Drying Facility

        Donated Drying Facility