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When it comes to cacao and coffee, smallholder farmers – farms of 10 hectares or less – produce an overwhelming proportion of the global supply. This widespread reliance on smallholders underscores the need for systems that directly benefit them, ensuring their participation in global trade and addressing common challenges, including productivity, sustainability, and data sovereignty.

ECOSHIFT recently entered a new technology partnership with Orijin to strengthen the services we provide to our smallholder partner farms.

ECOSHIFT produces premium Thai cocoa, sustainably grown and ethically sourced, to benefit farmers, chocolatiers, and the environment.

Introducing the "SustainaBar" - Thailand’s First Fully Traceable Chocolate ECOSHIFT , PRIDI Cacaofevier , and Boo’s Single Estate Cocoa  Launch the Groundbreaking " SustainaBar " Do You Know Where Your Chocolate Came From? In an industry plagued by deforestation, child labour, and low farm-gate prices, knowing the origin of your chocolate has never been more crucial. Enter the SustainaBar - Thailand’s first fully traceable and verifiable chocolate. The ECOSHIFT Solution ECOSH

We are proud to announce that ECOSHIFT has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chulalongkorn University’s School of Agricultural Resources Innovation Center for Research and Development of Sustainable Thai Cocoa (ISTC). About the ISTC The ISTC, established in 2023 and based in Nan Province, is led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Tansiphorn Na Nan and her team of field researchers. The centre promotes and supports smallholder cacao farmers by developing quality assuran

EUDR compliance presents a unique opportunity to empower smallholder cacao farmers in Thailand by building sustainable supply chains.

Cultivating cocoa, a source of pleasure for millions in "rich" countries, reflects a bitter reality in Africa. From the clearing of forests to the sale of "sweat and blood" beans to "white men," the road to cocoa is paved with suffering and exploitation.

Strategies to stimulate sustainable agricultural production for smallholder farmers, workers, their families, and communities are critical.

Unverifiable claims and opaque supply chains dupe consumers who are willing to pay more for sustainable products.

This August, Linda met Kad Kokoa ’s COO, Leo Sebag . Leo has developed and implemented workflow strategies using an enterprise resource planning tool for over three years. It helps hire and train teams, optimize cost and price structures, revamp the accounting recording standards, and supervise all teams to foster continuous improvement. Leo shared some of Kad Kokoa’s history and future aspirations. What happens when a pair of legal consultants planning early retirement buy p

Helping farmers restore their soil biology will increase their profits and grow food harmoniously with nature.

Alongside cacao, sustainable agriculture is also gaining momentum in Thailand.

At ECOSHIFT, we love to see people who employ responsible farming methods. It is reflected in the final product. Quality coffee, tea and cacao result from passionate farmers throughout Thailand.

Lamphun , in northwestern Thailand, is renowned for its rugged natural beauty. The verdant hills and valleys are home to Sanguan Farm , near Nai Meuang village. Best friends Art, and Arm grew up farming traditional crops, but their passion is everything chocolate. This set them on a four-year quest to learn and master the art of making chocolate products. Initially, they partnered with two local smallholder cacao farmers who supplied them with dried beans. Growing the busines

Our Founder Linda is in northern Thailand this week, connecting with more smallholder cocoa farmers. She shared an afternoon at FarmaONE Garden with Mr. Keow on his cacao and fig farm in Chiang Mai Province . He’s been farming all his life, starting on his father’s farm before he was ten. For most of his life, Mr. Keow farmed Lamyai, known as Longan in English. This sweet, juicy fruit, about the size of a ping pong ball, comes in bunches. But in 2019, his son Theerapong Ka

ECOSHIFT is on the ground in Thailand , meeting cacao farmers and leading researchers. On July 25, Linda Chevrier met Ms. Orathai Thananchai at the Chumphon Horticultural Research Center (CHRC) . She is a Professional Agricultural Technician with over 30 years of experience, specializing in cocoa for the last ten years. The Chumphon Horticultural Research Center was launched in 1960. Its primary objectives were researching coconuts and Robusta coffee , advising farmers

Self-sovereign identity lets people own and control a verified digital identity without relying on centralized authorities.

Did you know that 75% of the world's poor are farmers? It’s a staggering stat to remember the next time you're at the local farmers market.

We live in a virtual world. Work from home, work from away, and digital nomads define the age. There are plenty of positive impacts, from no polluting, time-consuming commutes to more time with our kids. Digital is the bomb. But the real, tangible, touchable world is still out there. And there are times when the only solution is boots on the ground. Some Background I planted around 20 Chumphon Hybrid #1 cacao trees on Koh Phayam Island in 2018. It was the genesis of my vision

The UN SDGs, already agreed upon by member nations, provide an inclusive, functional framework to build a sustainable future.