Nestlé’s Income Accelerator Boosts Cocoa Farmer Incomes and Family Resilience in West Africa
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 – A new independent evaluation confirms that Nestlé’s income accelerator program is delivering significant benefits for cocoa-farming families in Côte d'Ivoire, despite one of the most difficult cocoa seasons in recent years.
Households participating in the program saw cocoa yields 18% higher than non-participating farmers, leading to 15% more total net income. These improvements come during the 2023/2024 cocoa season, which was marked by poor harvests due to changing weather patterns. The evaluation, conducted by the KIT Institute, reveals that the program is helping improve both income and resilience among participating households.
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