EP 613 Antonie Fountain - Unpacking the Cacao Crisis - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward
This is the 2nd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.
The guest on this podcast series is Antonie Fountain, managing director and co-founder of VOICE Network (cocoa) and VOCAL Alliance (coffee).
In this series, Lee and Antonie explore the state of the cocoa industry is with particular attention on the impact recent price spikes are having on producers and the sustainability of the market at large.
In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Antonie discuss the severe challenges facing cocoa production in Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire due to climate events, economic conditions, and inadequate policies.
Learn about the impacts of the El Nino weather pattern, the cost of living crisis, and disruptions in agrochemical supply, leading to a drastic drop in cocoa yields and a significant spike in cocoa prices.
This episode also covers the complexities of the futures market, the role of government policies, and the rising potential and challenges for cocoa farmers.
Stay informed about how these dynamics affect the global cocoa market and explore solutions like regenerative agriculture.
Don't miss the next episode, which delves deeper into the issue of producer poverty in the cocoa industry.
00:00 Introduction to Cocoa Crisis
01:00 Sponsorship Message
01:39 Deep Dive into Cocoa Prices
02:33 Impact of El Nino on Cocoa Production
05:33 Challenges in Cocoa Farming
11:53 Regenerative Agriculture and Future Prospects
14:52 Power Dynamics in Cocoa Trade
15:41 Government Policies and Market Impact
24:09 Advice for Cocoa Producers
29:32 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser
Connect with Antonie Fountain and Voice Network here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonie/
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