Very exciting first session at
#ChocoTec2024
- fantastic examples of modernised sustainable cocoa farms, leaving opportunities for introduction of labour-saving mechanisation alongside supporting biodiversity; and discussion of rewarding cocoa growers for quality of product.

#SustainableCocoa #ClimateSmartCocoa #AgriTech #Cacao #Agroforestry

Hey friends, have you ever wondered about where your chocolate comes from? Do you have a vague notion that it's all child labour and shitty working practices but you crave that sweet sweet cocoa nonetheless? You're not a bad human - some things are bigger than we can directly control from where we are in the world, plus if you (like me) have been raised in the Canadian tradition of crappy chocolate at every major holiday, you're most likely going to be programmed to want it. But knowledge is power, my friends. And corporations respond if you hit them in the wallet

The Chocolate Scorecard can help you build up knowledge of the industry, and the brands and organizations working in the cocoa industry to bring about fairer practices - and the ones to avoid. https://www.chocolatescorecard.com/

If you're interested in learning more, especially about the bean-to-bar process, I suggest checking out @dessertgeek, who is somewhat of a craft chocolate expert.

-Ariel

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