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NEWS & INSIGHTS


Traceable Supply Chains Reward Critical First-Mile Producers
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.

Tim Morch
Sep 410 min read


Harnessing EUDR Compliance to Benefit Smallholder Cacao Farmers in Thailand
EUDR compliance presents a unique opportunity to empower smallholder cacao farmers in Thailand by building sustainable supply chains.

Linda C.
Mar 14, 20245 min read


"Chocolaté - Le goût amer de la culture du cacao" (Chocolate - The bitter taste of the cocoa culture)
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.

Linda C.
Feb 9, 20242 min read


Impacting Smallholder Farmers: A Sustainable Model for Traceability, Verification, and Compliance
Strategies to stimulate sustainable agricultural production for smallholder farmers, workers, their families, and communities are critical.

Linda C.
Jan 11, 20247 min read


How Technology Can Provide Transparent and Verifiable Supply Chain Data
Unverifiable claims and opaque supply chains dupe consumers who are willing to pay more for sustainable products.

Linda C.
Oct 29, 20236 min read


Kad Kokoa - Sustainability, Expertise, Experience
This August, Linda met Kad Kokoa’s COO, Leo Sebag. Leo has developed and implemented workflow strategies using an enterprise resource...

Linda C.
Sep 22, 20233 min read


A New Generation of Smallholder Cacao Farmers Re-thinks Sustainability in Chantaburi
Alongside cacao, sustainable agriculture is also gaining momentum in Thailand.

Linda C.
Aug 13, 20234 min read


A Fair Living Wage Creates Opportunities for Smallholder Farmers
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.

Linda C.
May 5, 20236 min read


Re-think Sustainability with Inclusive, Transparent Initiatives
The UN SDGs, already agreed upon by member nations, provide an inclusive, functional framework to build a sustainable future.

Linda C.
Oct 2, 20225 min read
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