NW Chocolate Festival 2025

Mariano will discuss the impactful synergies and partnerships available within the cacao supply chain that honor connections to the earth, people, and nourishment. He will explore how modern landowners in the developing world are transitioning from environmentally harmful practices to cacao for its economic viability, and how their use of regenerative agroforestry systems is shaping the future of the global cacao supply. He will also explain the current zero-carbon shipping options, as well as new technologies and opportunities under development to further enhance sustainable supply chain systems and improve labor efficiencies.