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NEWS & INSIGHTS
Expert articles, field updates and practical insights on cocoa sourcing, EUDR compliance, digital traceability and sustainable supply chains.


Standardized Adoption Observations for an Effective Farm Development Plan
Standardized farm observations help assess farming practices, identify improvement priorities and turn field data into practical farm development plans for smallholder cocoa farmers.

Tim Morch
Oct 17, 20248 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


Empowering Smallholder Farmers with Self-Sovereign Identity
Self-sovereign identity lets people own and control a verified digital identity without relying on centralized authorities.

Linda C.
Jul 7, 20236 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
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