#73 This is how you create an ethical chocolate supply chain

This week, we’re diving into the bittersweet world of cocoa and chocolate with Julia Ocampo, Head of Sustainability and Cocoa Sourcing at Luker Chocolate.

The global cocoa industry faces enormous challenges: poverty among smallholder farmers, deforestation, climate change, and the mounting pressure on food and drink companies to source responsibly.

In this candid and insightful conversation, Julia shares how Luker Chocolate is transforming cocoa supply chains – putting farmers, ecosystems, and communities at the heart of their sustainability strategy.

We explore:

✅ The stark realities of cocoa farming and why ethical sourcing is more urgent than ever.

✅ How Luker’s Chocolate Dream initiative is building resilient, thriving rural communities.

✅ Why agroforestry is a game-changer for biodiversity and farmer livelihoods.

✅ The role of collaboration in tackling systemic issues across the industry.

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to make chocolate sustainable – or how businesses can turn challenges into opportunities – this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable insights.

🎧 Tune in now to discover how Luker Chocolate is proving that better chocolate really does mean a better world.