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This is the 3rd of a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with César Magaña, the Director of Cacao at Belco. In this series, César and host, Lee Safar discuss the cacao industry in 2025.
The 5 episodes in this series are:
1. The Volatility In The Cacao Market - https://youtu.be/EsfyqLmNFIU
2. Who Are The Humans In Cacao? - https://youtu.be/XgUTHax7Mns
3. What Is Specialty Cacao? - https://youtu.be/oEo734PXZY4
4. The Impact Of Specialty Cacao - https://youtu.be/G6q_loujztI
5. Who Is The Future Consumer of Cacao - https://youtu.be/5QWY_2uuft0
In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and César delve into the ambiguous definitions of specialty cacao and specialty coffee, discussing how these definitions vary according to different perspectives.
The episode explores the complexities of defining what makes cacao 'special' and the implications on producers' lives and the environment.
Cesar emphasizes the importance of agroforestry, the need for a dignified livelihood for cacao producers, and the significance of clean, high-quality cacao.
Tune in to learn more about the challenges and intricacies of the cacao industry, and why it's essential to focus on sustainability and ethical production practices.
00:00 Introduction: Defining Specialty Cacao
00:34 Support and Subscribe
00:56 Cacao in 2025: Industry Perspective
01:25 Specialty Cacao vs. Specialty Coffee
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