Food to Go

Episode 59: Transforming the cocoa supply chain


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In the latest episode of Food to Go, brought to you

by the New Food team, Dr Kristy Leissle, CEO and founder of African Cocoa Marketplace (ACM), sits down with Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell to discuss the complexity of cocoa supply chains and ACM’s goal to not only streamline the process but also elevate the value of Africa’s cocoa.

Dr Leissle shares how she first entered the world of cocoa and chocolate, as well as the key takeaways and lessons she has learned throughout her cocoa journey.

Later in the episode, Dr Leissle and Ben discuss the role of

ACM’s new platform in the cocoa supply chain and its potential to create dialogue and foster conversations between the key parties involved. The ‘Doc of Choc’ also shares her thoughts on the emergence of lab-grown or cocoa-free chocolate in the industry and the implications it may have for local producers.

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