Are Old Cacao Trees Really the Problem?
The idea that old cacao trees must be replaced has become widely accepted. But is the problem really the age of the tree—or the way we manage cacao forests? Recent research and centuries-old trees suggest a more nuanced story.
Sustainability Isn't the Problem. The System Is.
For more than twenty years, sustainability has shaped conversations around coffee and chocolate. Yet many farmers still struggle to earn a stable living. What if the challenge isn't sustainability itself, but the system we've built around it?