Oikocredit’s Post

A thank you and shout out to Wholechain’s Jayson Berryhill for his contribution to the “How To Trace $600 Billion” report from Planet Tracker (https://bit.ly/3UPvXwC) and his recent mention of it at the 2024 Seafood Traceability Summit presented by Virginia Tech. The report estimates that seafood traceability could add 60% to global seafood profits due to reduced food recalls, food waste, and staff costs. Interoperability is the key to success in seafood traceability, and we are proud to have worked with Wholechain to be the first two companies to achieve interoperability at scale. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3yiq2Zc. #SeafoodTraceability #TraceRegister #Wholechain

Africa stands out as a significant contributor to the chocolate industry because it is the largest producer of cocoa beans. Approximately 80% of the world's cocoa beans originate from Africa. In simpler terms, when you bite into the delicious chocolate bar, there's a high probability that the essential ingredient, the cocoa bean, originated from Africa. This establishes Africa as a pivotal player in the global chocolate-making process. Below, the video illustrates how cocoa beans are transformed into delectable chocolate. #chocolatemaking #cocoabeans #internationaltrade #Tradekaiju

The world is facing significant challenges in cocoa production, with predicted stock shortfalls and a rise in prices of approximately 300%. Cocoa manufacturers and suppliers are under immense pressure to reduce costs without compromising on the authentic cocoa taste experience consumers expect. Learn more on how our Taste solutions can help mitigate the impacts of the cocoa supply crisis: https://lnkd.in/eMqTKKwP #Cocoa #Chocolate #Food&Beverage

Cocoa prices are at an all-time high, but that doesn't mean we have to give up our favorite sweet treat. In this recent Axios deep dive on the current state of the chocolate industry, Deena Zaidi notes how innovations, like our Cocoa-Free Chocolate, are offering cost-effective solutions. https://lnkd.in/gatUmatG #foodtech #supplychain #axios #sustainability #ourfavoritefoodsforever

Talking about making impact on people’s live this man is doing that with one thing we all love: Chocolate. Jack Steijn revolutionised the Cocoa Market. He is at the forefront of changing how we think about and consume chocolate. As the co-founder of Chocoa, he has dedicated his career to transform the cocoa supply chain into a sustainable and profitable model. Their goal isn't just about selling cocoa: it's about creating a sustainable future for this industry. Yes giving changes and excess to tools and money to the hard working cocoa farmers around the world. In 2012, when the market for sustainable cocoa was stagnant, he saw a gap between consumer understanding and quality cocoa. To bridge this gap he launched Chocoa. Providing a platform for cocoa producers to showcase and sell their high-quality products directly to eager stakeholders. Their impact is the most shocking. At their first event, a Costa Rican producer sold 5 containers of cocoa, which are about 100 to 120 tons, at $4,000 per ton. This not just a transaction. The producers’ business changed overnight. What drives him is not just the business of chocolate, but the stories of transformation and success that come from their work. In the end of the day they create market access and real, tangible impacts on the lives and livelihoods of cocoa producers all around the world. That’s impact we want to see, because at the end of the day 40-50 million people depend upon cocoa for their livelihood. Food must not be a problem but a solution. Have an impactful week, Sjacco. ___ PS: Tomorrow, we will share the episode featuring Jack, in which we delve into the problems and opportunities surrounding chocolate. You know what shocked me that he mentioned a scenario in which a chocolate shortage in the EU could occur. If you care about a sustainable future where chocolate plays a role, this episode is for you. ___ 🫶 Share and like if you support his work in improving the lives of chocolate farmers around the world. #chocolate #cocoa #farmers #supplychain #food #impactmaker

This is a great example that shows how an impact fund can make a difference. Not as give-away or charity cash, but by partnering with the farmer cooperative, understanding their business and their needs.   I succeeded in convincing half of my team to eat this Fairtrade chocolate. Now I need to turn them into investors in FairCapital. If anything, it is a great way to show your children how money helps in the real economy. And, unlike e-game goodies, you can actually eat the chocolate! #fairtrade #impactinvesting #chocolatelovers

🍫Chocolate prices are rising due to a global cocoa shortage, but that won't stop us from celebrating Milk Chocolate Day! With 70% of the world's cocoa coming from just four West African countries, according to the International Cocoa Association, any disruption in their harvest can impact the global market, mainly chocolate products worldwide. Read the article from our Sr. Director of Business Development - Americas, Lauren Hopkins, and discover how developers can address these challenges head-on: https://bit.ly/3VnvDGD #MilkChocolateDay #CocoaShortage #GlobalMarket #Edlong #EdlongFlavors #Article #BlogPost #Cocoa #Chocolate #CocoaMarket #DairyFlavors #DairyFreeFlavors #FoodDevelopment #FoodInnovation #FoodScience #FoodTrends #InnovativeFlavors #CocoaProfiles

Time to stock up on some chocolate??? Really enjoying looking into unusual commodity or stock market trends on Markets Unusual on BusinessDay TV every Thursday around 12h45 - on Business Lunch, the new lunch appointment for people hungry for economic and markets knowledge. Fact: Chocolate producers in the first world, where they eat the most chocolate but produce NO cocoa beans, are resisting paying more for raw cocoa beans. Recently, cocoa bean farmers in West Africa are starting to hold back on supply. #chocolate #markets #commodities #cocoa

#FoodBESnacks 🍫 | How do we make sure we assign the right value to sustainably farmed cocoa? The chocolate supply chain faces numerous challenges. Belgian chocolate is held in the highest regard at home and abroad as a product of exceptional quality. In addition to quality, consumers expect cocoa and chocolate to also be sustainable. Which is why the #Choprabisco sub-association, along with other stakeholders, put its shoulders to the wheel of the #BeyondChocolate initiative aimed at making the Belgian chocolate industry more sustainable. ✍️ https://lnkd.in/enbZhrnM #SmallCountryGreatFood ⚫🟡🔴