Tomorrow's Bites with Andrés and Sjacco E44: The Future Of Chocolate is Concerning (Cocoa Farmers Faces Tremendous Challenges) - With Sustainable Cocoa Chain Expert & Founder of Europe's Biggest Chocoa Trade Fair
We had a talk with the one that understands the cocoa industry to the fullest.
Jack Steijn, co-founder of Chocoa, works on creating sustainable cocoa supply chains. Highlighting the impact of Chocoa in providing market access for cocoa producers and improving the quality of cocoa for consumers.
Steijn explains the concept of sustainable cocoa and how it has evolved over time, addressing issues such as child labour, deforestation, and farmer income.
We also discussed the challenges of organising events like Chocoa and the current problems facing the cocoa industry, including a deficit in cocoa production and the impact of climate change. We explored the challenges and initiatives in the cocoa industry, with a focus on sustainability and the livelihoods of cocoa farmers.
The conversation also highlights the landscape approach to sustainability, including diversification and improving living conditions for farmers.And as well we discussed the role of Western countries in supporting fairer markets and the potential of non-cocoa solutions in the food industry.
Topics:
- Chocoa provides market access for cocoa producers and improves the quality of cocoa for consumers.
- Sustainable cocoa encompasses issues such as child labour, deforestation, and farmer income.
- The cocoa industry faces challenges such as a deficit in cocoa production and the impact of climate change.
- EU regulations, such as the deforestation regulation, have a significant impact on the cocoa industry. Regulations on heavy metal content, such as cadmium, in cocoa have impacted cocoa exporters, particularly in Latin America.
- The landscape approach to sustainability in cocoa involves diversification and improving living conditions for farmers.
- Western countries should provide financial support to help cocoa exporters meet regulatory requirements.
- Food can be a solution to various global issues, including poverty and climate change.
- The cocoa industry has the potential to provide added value and income for cocoa farmers.
Quote: Let’s first make the cocoa chain more sustainable.
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