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This is the 2nd 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 intricate and volatile world of the cacao industry.

They discuss the multi-layered challenges faced by producers in Africa, the devastating effects of pests and diseases on cacao crops, and the systemic issues within the global supply chain.

The episode also highlights the impact of market manipulation and speculation, drawing parallels with the coffee industry.

Join us to understand the complexities of the cacao industry, the humans involved in its production, and the ongoing battle for fair trade practices.

00:00 Introduction to the Complexities of the Cacao Industry

00:48 Upcoming Biochar Workshop Announcement

01:14 Introduction to the Series and Guest

01:32 Volatility in the Cacao Industry

02:36 Human Element in Cacao Production

03:06 Challenges Faced by Cacao Farmers

08:34 Market Manipulation and Speculation

10:47 The Shadow Industry in Cacao and Coffee

13:38 Specialty Cacao and Its Value

23:36 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

23:50 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Connect with César Magaña and Belco here:

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

• https://www.belco.fr/

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