2025年3月6日 · Also operating on the island, Puna Chocolate Company works with independent farmers to grow cacao, which accounts for 40 percent of its cocoa bean production. One, who is based in Hakalau, identifies as Kanaka ʻŌiwi (Native Hawaiian). The other 60 percent is produced across seven farms – four owned and three managed by Puna Chocolate Co.

Despite cacao’s global demand and value, most cacao farmers live in poverty, facing economic instability and limited opportunities. In this article, we’ll delve into the economic realities of cacao farming, the systemic challenges that perpetuate poverty, and the initiatives aimed at creating a more equitable industry.

2023年10月3日 · Farmers learn how to create their own organic material from scratch with what they already have available on the farm and what they can gather from neighboring farms: animals manure, dried cacao husks, vermicompost, charcoal, bone meal, wood ashes and more.

Discover the impact of global cacao market shifts on farmers. Learn how pricing, demand, and sustainability affect their livelihoods and cacao production.

As the global demand for chocolate continues to rise, the need for sustainable cacao farming has never been more urgent. With challenges such as climate change, deforestation, and aging farming populations, the future of cacao farming will rely heavily on technology and innovation to meet both environmental and economic demands.

2024年11月22日 · From high-tech farming tools to new ways of improving crop yields, cacao farming is entering a new era of efficiency and sustainability. In this article, we’ll dive into the exciting technologies and trends shaping the future of cacao farming. Get ready to see how innovation is driving a more prosperous and sustainable cacao industry.

2025年3月25日 · Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is a vital cash-crop for four to six million small-holder farmers across the tropics, and supports a global chocolate industry valued at over USD 100 billion annually. The combination of millions of farmers relying on cocoa for their livelihoods, and increasing global demand for the crop, has driven cocoa plantation ...

Cocoa farmers, mostly living in poor rural areas of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, face poverty due to limited resources, infrastructure and job opportunities. While cocoa is a vital income source, it has challenges such as low yields and small-sized farms.

Growing cocoa is no simple task, which is why we are working with cocoa farmers to help improve their farms. 90% of the world’s cocoa beans are harvested on small, family-run farms with less than two hectares of land and an average yield of just 600-800 kg per year.

2024年7月4日 · Cacao farmers play a crucial role in the chocolate production process, as they cultivate and harvest cacao pods, the primary ingredient in chocolate. Farmers must carefully prune and maintain cacao trees to ensure healthy growth, optimal yields, and high-quality beans.