NEWS & INSIGHTS

Oct 177 min read

Standardized Adoption Observations for an Effective Farm Development Plan

ECOSHIFT produces premium Thai cocoa, sustainably grown and ethically sourced, to benefit farmers, chocolatiers, and the environment.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.