Specialty Cocoa & Chocolate Associates

Please join us on December 5th for a lively discussion with Dr. Patricia Wright, a scientist and a distinguished professor in the Department of Anthropology at Stony Brook University, NY. Dr. Wright will share her thoughts on how companies, as well as development agencies and local partners, can play a critical role in the protection of biodiversity in environmentally fragile environments. The discussion will be followed by brief remarks from Catholic Relief Services and private sector partners on their reactions. Dr. Patricia Wright has received numerous awards, including the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship (Genius Award) and three medals of honor from the Malagasy government. In 2014, she was the first woman to win the Indianapolis Prize for Animal Conservation (equivalent to the Nobel Prize in Conservation). Dr. Wright is the Founder and Executive Director of Stony Brook University's Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments and the Founder and Executive Director of the Centre ValBio, a research and training center in Ranomafana, Madagascar. Centre ValBio is a partner in the TSIRO Alliance activity focused on improving biodiversity as part of TSIROs larger market-led approach to conserving biodiversity and improving the well-being of farmers and their families. #tsiromadagascar #conservation #webinar #biodiversity #madagascar

Why Kristy Leissle and Salla Mankinen are NOT against the #EUDR implementation delay and are FOR learning to see?#compliance from a #smallholder #farmer #perspective

???? The Chocolate Makers Forum 2025: Shape the Future of Craft Chocolate! ???? Join industry leaders, chocolate makers, and visionaries in a 3-day event filled with learning, networking, and discovery. Explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the world of sustainable cocoa and craft chocolate ?? When: February 5–7, 2025 ?? Where: Amsterdam, The Netherlands 3 incredible days of learning, networking, and discovery with top industry leaders, chocolate makers, and visionaries. Dive into the world of sustainable cocoa and craft chocolate! ? Why you can’t miss this: ? Deep dive into the craft chocolate market and the future of cocoa ? Discover exciting business opportunities ? Connect with top industry professionals and chocolate makers ? Exclusive insights on EU legislation and its impact ? Hands-on workshops & immersive excursions ? Take your business to the next level! ?? Don’t wait—seats are limited! ??? Get your tickets now: ?? www.chocoa.nl/tickets Don’t just follow the trends—be part of shaping them. ?? See you in Amsterdam! #Chocoa2025 #CocoaIndustry #ChocolateMakers #Sustainability #CraftChocolate #Networking #GrowthOpportunities #Amsterdam #CocoaFarming #CocoaExpo2025

Three Mountains Cocoa is USDA Organic, certifying our sustainably grown, ethically produced and high quality cocoa that benefits both farmers and chocolate makers alike. So let’s talk about what that really means… USDA Organic certification ensures that our cocoa farmers grow their crops without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or GMOs. By relying on natural farming methods, farmers experience healthier work environments as reduced exposure to harmful chemicals means safer conditions for farmers and their communities. Organic farming practices enhance soil health through crop rotation and natural composting, promoting long-term soil fertility and biodiversity. Certified organic cocoa often commands higher market prices, leading to better financial outcomes for farmers and their families. For chocolate makers, using USDA Organic cocoa from Three Mountains means superior ingredients. Organic cocoa beans are grown with care, resulting in pure, high-quality flavour profiles that reflect the authentic taste of the land. The USDA Organic seal gives chocolate makers confidence that their ingredients align with consumers' growing demand for clean, ethically sourced products. Chocolate makers can create products that not only taste great but also support environmentally responsible farming. Certifications are great to have but even better when everyone understands the responsibility it takes to achieve them. Choosing Three Mountains Cocoa means choosing a product that values the people behind it and the environment around it. We’re working within internationally recognised frameworks to bring a better future for cocoa farming and chocolate production, from the farmers who nurture the beans to the makers who craft the final product. Taste the difference of cocoa that’s rooted in sustainability and care with exceptional organic cocoa. #ThreeMountainsCocoa #USDAOrganic #OrganicCocoa

Dr. Patricia Wright?is a world-renowned primatologist and conservationist, known for her groundbreaking work in preserving Madagascar’s endangered lemurs. For over 40 years, she has pioneered efforts to protect biodiversity and foster sustainable conservation solutions that benefit both nature and local communities. ? As the founder of the?Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments (ICTE) at Stony Brook University, Dr. Wright has been a driving force behind the creation of protected areas in Madagascar. She also co-founded?Centre ValBio, a research and education center in Ranomafana National Park, focused on advancing biodiversity research and training the next generation of Malagasy conservationists. ? What sets Dr. Wright apart is her practical experience in integrating the private sector into conservation efforts. Through partnerships with industries like?cocoa and spices, she has demonstrated how businesses can support biodiversity protection while promoting sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and local communities—creating a true?win-win?for stakeholders. Dr. Wright will be joining us for a special webinar on?how the private sector can play a pivotal role in biodiversity protection. She’ll share insights on how industries like cocoa and spices can engage in sustainable practices that benefit both business and conservation. ????Date:?December 5th ??Time:?4PM CET ???Location:?Virtual – Join from anywhere in the world! ?? https://lnkd.in/dPJfzzM8 Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Dr. Patricia Wright and learn about her groundbreaking work and vision for the future of biodiversity conservation. ? #Conservation #Biodiversity #privatesector #Tsiromadagascar

Dr. Patricia Wright?is a world-renowned primatologist and conservationist, known for her groundbreaking work in preserving Madagascar’s endangered lemurs. For over 40 years, she has pioneered efforts to protect biodiversity and foster sustainable conservation solutions that benefit both nature and local communities. ? As the founder of the?Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments (ICTE) at Stony Brook University, Dr. Wright has been a driving force behind the creation of protected areas in Madagascar. She also co-founded?Centre ValBio, a research and education center in Ranomafana National Park, focused on advancing biodiversity research and training the next generation of Malagasy conservationists. ? What sets Dr. Wright apart is her practical experience in integrating the private sector into conservation efforts. Through partnerships with industries like?cocoa and spices, she has demonstrated how businesses can support biodiversity protection while promoting sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and local communities—creating a true?win-win?for stakeholders. Dr. Wright will be joining us for a special webinar on?how the private sector can play a pivotal role in biodiversity protection. She’ll share insights on how industries like cocoa and spices can engage in sustainable practices that benefit both business and conservation. ????Date:?December 5th ??Time:?4PM CET ???Location:?Virtual – Join from anywhere in the world! ?? https://lnkd.in/dPJfzzM8 Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Dr. Patricia Wright and learn about her groundbreaking work and vision for the future of biodiversity conservation. ? #Conservation #Biodiversity #privatesector #Tsiromadagascar

Few days ago in London, C?te d'Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative orginised a capacity building training for our members technical teams from various departments at COCOA BOARD GHANA and Le Conseil du Café Cacao on market intelligence, data management, weather forecasting tools, commodities exchanges and futures markets. With the great support from African Development Bank Group ?? A big thank you also goes Chris Walters Nicko Debenham Pam Thornton and my team C?te d'Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative and my dear Fuad Mohammed Abubakar from CMC Ghana Cocoa Board Achieving farmers income is a long journey and we will continue to build further our capacities in this evolving sector for the benefit of farmers and our countries

He’s back in Ghana and he’s brought home a new and innovative harvesting tool, the Pelle Bongo, designed to be a safer, cleaner and more efficient way for cocoa farmers to separate the seeds from the pods. We’ll be testing it out with our farmers and let you know how they get on! #ThreeMountainsCocoa #PelleBongo

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