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This is the first 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 Safar welcomes César Magaña, the Director of Cacao from Belco, to discuss the intricate and volatile world of the cacao industry.

The conversation delves into the various elements and actors involved in the cacao supply chain, the historical and cultural significance of cacao, and the ongoing challenges of volatility and production.

César provides insights into the realities faced by small and large producers around the globe, from Latin America to Africa, and addresses the systemic issues causing price fluctuations.

The episode also touches upon the similarities between cacao and coffee markets, and sets the stage for future episodes exploring the human elements and economic dynamics of cacao production.

00:00 Introduction and Value of Cacao

00:47 Support the Podcast

01:16 Meet César Magana

01:57 The Cacao Industry in 2025

04:28 Understanding the Cacao Supply Chain

08:32 Volatility in the Cacao Market

14:05 Challenges in Cacao Production

19:42 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

Connect with César Magaña and Belco here:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/césar-magaña-b1470b224/

• https://www.belco.fr/

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