Top Tweets for #cocoawithpurpose

Here’s why traceability in cocoa production regulatory issue is a human and ethical imperative. 🧵 Across West Africa, over 1.5 million children are trapped in hazardous cocoa farming. They carry heavy loads, handle machetes, and are exposed to harmful chemicals. Why? Because there's no transparency in the supply chain to stop it. Traceability platforms like Palmyra Pro offer a solution. They allow producers to verify and prove ethical practices, helping buyers and regulators trace every bean back to its origin. And the problem goes deeper. Despite being the backbone of a $100B+ industry, most cocoa farmers earn less than $2 a day. That’s not just unfair and unsustainable to the producers/farmers. With blockchain-backed traceability, we can give farmers proof of ethical sourcing and quality, which opens the door to: Higher prices and better living standards Direct buyer relationships Fairer market access Cocoa is a major driver of deforestation in West Africa. As the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) rolls out in 2025, cocoa without a clear, traceable origin will be blocked from EU markets. Palmyra helps with EUDR compliance by providing GPS-verified farm locations, Digital records of farming practices, and Certification support The impact of traceability goes far beyond compliance: Ends child labor, Ensures fair pay, Protects forests, and Builds trust with buyers and consumers Cocoa must be ethical, transparent, and sustainable. Traceability is a moral obligation. It’s time we make every cocoa bean traceable and every farmer visible. With tools like Palmyra, we have the means to transform the industry. Not just for profits, but for people. Let’s build a better cocoa economy, together, blockchain with a purpose.