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EXPLORE CACAO-TRACE'S LATEST ACHIEVEMENTS ACROSS THE COCOA SUPPLY CHAIN

Embark on a journey where Great Taste meets Doing Good. Our Cacao-Trace Sustainable Cocoa Program is dedicated to support cocoa-farming communities through the Chocolate Bonus and cocoa sourcing practices. Discover the profound impact Cacao-Trace is bringing to cocoa farmer communities, our customers, your consumers, and the planet.

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  3. Explore Cacao-Trace's Latest Achievements in Sustainable Cocoa Impact

Empowering farmers, transforming lives

With Cacao-Trace, our commitment extends beyond high-quality cocoa beans. Together with our customers, we empower cocoa farmers and create a lasting impact on cocoa communities. Through the Quality Premium and Chocolate Bonus mechanisms, we ensure Cacao-Trace farmers enjoy better revenue, adding 2 to 5 months of income. In 2023 alone, the Chocolate Bonus reached €2.4M, benefiting 23,247 farmer families across 8 countries.

The Chocolate Bonus, given back 100% to cocoa farmers through direct payments and community projects contributed to life-changing impacts for the cocoa communities. In 2023, the Cacao-Trace Program supported transformative projects, shaping brighter futures for the children of our cocoa farmers with the completion of 12 school projects and providing consistent access to clean, drinkable water year-round for cocoa farmers’ communities by building 46 water equipment.

Explore more details about our latest achievements in the 2023 Next Generation Cacao Foundation Annual Report. 

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Reducing our footprint across the cocoa supply chain

By compensating part of our CO2 emissions through a “Carbon in setting program” within our cocoa supply chain, we intend to further decrease our carbon footprint and support cocoa farmers in building more climate-smart – resilient farms. Today we are already active in 6 Cacao-Trace programs with agroforestry and climate-smart farming initiatives and aim at planting 3,4 million trees by 2030. 

Empowering your business, enhancing sustainability

The success of Cacao-Trace and its meaningful impact lie in a collaborative journey that empowers our communities, customers, and partners to bring delectable chocolate with peace of mind to chocolate lovers.

 

We empower our customers with a competitive edge by responding to growing consumer interest in products from sustainable farming practices, with 68% of consumers looking for such products (Taste Tomorrow Study, 2023). Through Cacao-Trace, chocolatiers, pastry chefs and bakers gain access to exceptional cocoa-based products while contributing to a more sustainable cocoa supply chain through programs that support cocoa farmers and responsible cocoa production practices. Cacao-Trace's unique approach enhances product value and storytelling while delivering great-tasting chocolate. Discover how your commitment to a more sustainable cocoa supply chain can elevate your chocolate creations and enhance consumer satisfaction.

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