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ECOSHIFT produces premium Thai cocoa, sustainably grown and ethically sourced, to benefit farmers, chocolatiers, and the environment.
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Linda C.
Jun 282 min read
Track That Bean: Traceable Chocolate
Introducing the "SustainaBar" - Thailand’s First Fully Traceable Chocolate ECOSHIFT , PRIDI Cacaofevier , and Boo’s Single Estate Cocoa...
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Linda C.
Jun 143 min read
ECOSHIFT Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Chulalongkorn University
We are proud to announce that ECOSHIFT has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chulalongkorn University’s School of...
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Linda C.
Mar 145 min read
Harnessing EUDR Compliance to Benefit Smallholder Cacao Farmers in Thailand
EUDR compliance presents a unique opportunity to empower smallholder cacao farmers in Thailand by building sustainable supply chains.
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Linda C.
Feb 92 min read
"Chocolaté - Le goût amer de la culture du cacao" (Chocolate - The bitter taste of the cocoa culture)
Last October, I had the privilege of meeting Samy Manga, who generously autographed his book "Chocolaté - Le goût amer de la culture du...
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Linda C.
Jan 117 min read
Impacting Smallholder Farmers: A Sustainable Model for Traceability, Verification, and Compliance
strategies to stimulate sustainable agricultural production for smallholder farmers, workers, their families, and communities are critical.
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Linda C.
Oct 29, 20236 min read
How Technology Can Provide Transparent and Verifiable Supply Chain Data
Unverifiable claims and opaque supply chains dupe consumers who are willing to pay more for sustainable products.
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Linda C.
Sep 22, 20233 min read
Kad Kokoa - Sustainability, Expertise, Experience
This August, Linda met Kad Kokoa’s COO, Leo Sebag. Leo has developed and implemented workflow strategies using an enterprise resource...
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Linda C.
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Pai Seedlings Foundation - Soil Management and Crop Diversity
Helping farmers restore their soil biology will increase their profits and grow food harmoniously with nature.
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Linda C.
Aug 13, 20234 min read
A New Generation of Smallholder Cacao Farmers Re-thinks Sustainability in Chantaburi
Alongside cacao, sustainable agriculture is also gaining momentum in Thailand.
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Linda C.
Aug 7, 20231 min read
Skugga Estate
Deep in the hills of Chiang Mai, the inquisitive traveller can find many hidden gems. Near the village of Baan Pok, Skugga Estate...
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Linda C.
Aug 5, 20232 min read
Sanguan Farm and Tarm Chocolate – Improving Local Cacao Quality for Better Chocolate Products
Lamphun, in northwestern Thailand, is renowned for its rugged natural beauty. The verdant hills and valleys are home to Sanguan Farm,...
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Linda C.
Aug 2, 20233 min read
It’s a Family Affair - FarmaONE Garden and RESPECT Corner
Our Founder Linda is in northern Thailand this week, connecting with more smallholder cocoa farmers. She shared an afternoon at FarmaONE...
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Linda C.
Jul 27, 20231 min read
Meeting cacao farmers and leading researchers - Chumphon Horticultural Research Center (CHRC)
ECOSHIFT is on the ground in Thailand, meeting cacao farmers and leading researchers. On July 25, Linda Chevrier met Ms. Orathai...
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Linda C.
Jul 7, 20236 min read
Empowering Smallholder Farmers with Self-Sovereign Identity
Self-sovereign identity lets people own and control a verified digital identity without relying on centralized authorities.
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Linda C.
May 5, 20236 min read
A Fair Living Wage Creates Opportunities for Smallholder Farmers
Did you know that 75% of the world's poor are farmers? It’s a staggering stat to remember the next time you're at the local farmers market.
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Linda C.
Mar 23, 20233 min read
Boots on the Ground
We live in a virtual world. Work from home, work from away, and digital nomads define the age. There are plenty of positive impacts, from...
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Linda C.
Oct 2, 20225 min read
Re-think Sustainability with Inclusive, Transparent Initiatives
The UN SDGs, already agreed upon by member nations, provide an inclusive, functional framework to build a sustainable future.
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Linda C.
Sep 20, 20223 min read
Using Blockchain to Build a Transparent, Sustainable Business
When people think of blockchain, they think of cryptocurrency. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and others are capturing headlines around the...
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