Added value of using d2w and d2p in Cocoa production value chain

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Cocoa Production
Global market

Global Production
• Ivory Coast is the most important with 1.2 million tons per year
• 3,5 millions tons of cocoa collected per year in the world

How Cocoa is grown
One of the first steps in cacao
growing is to plant the tiny
trees. Most start their life in a
fiber basket or plastic bag, as
seeds from high-yielding trees.
The seedlings usually shoot
up quickly, and after a few
months (usually 6) they are
ready to be transplanted. They
will need at least three and
usually five years of pruning
and pampering to produce
pods filled with cocoa beans.
The delicate cacao tree
prefers to grow far beneath
the protective leaves of other
trees.
www.thestoryofchocolate.com
Cocoa seedlings in perforated black
polythene bags

 The benefits:
 No need to remove the bags before planting as they will fully biodegrade
 No plastic wastage
Symphony Solution
d2w seedling bags

How Cocoa is grown
The cocoa tree (Theobroma) bears fruit on its trunk and
branches.
They are called pods.
The pods contain seeds which are called cocoa beans.
The beans are made up of a seed coat, a kernel and a germ.
The kernel of the cocoa beans is used to make cocoa and
chocolate.
Cocoa needs a high temperature, plenty of water, and air that
is always moist.
Cocoa is grown in the hot and humid regions of Africa (mainly
in forest regions),Central and South America, Asia and
Oceania.
Cocoa bean cut in two
Cocoa pod
2. Features:
Cocoa tree

Symphony Solution
d2p film protection
 The benefits :
Protection of the crops from
diseases and pests such as:
Phytophthora and Moniliophthora
are the most developed diseases.
In all major growing regions, an
estimated 30-40% of the crop is lost
to pests and disease such as
Fungal diseases.
Total Annual losses total
approximately $2 billion.

 Cocoa Pod borer
damage
 Plastic sleeves
degrading after 4
months (3% catalyst)

• Sulawesi (Indonesia)
• Sabah (Malaysia)
• Luzon (Philippines)
• Palawan (Philippines)
• Mindanao (Philippines)
Sumatra (Indonesia)
• Java (Indonesia)
• Bali (Indonesia)
• Flores (Indonesia)
• Peninsular Malaysia
• PNG
Extent of Cocoa Pod Borer in
S.E. Asia
$200-300 million losses
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Packing & Transporting
Once the ship reaches its destination, the cocoa is removed from the hold and taken to
a pier warehouse.
Cocoa is stored in bags or bulk in the warehouse.
Cocoa is packed in bags of jute or sisal usually of a (gross) weight of 60 - 65 kg, rarely
of up to 100 kg.
Cocoa beans are also transported in containers using big bags or liner bags.
Alternatively, cocoa beans may also be transported on flat racks in ventilated holds.
http://www.tis-gdv.de

Cocoa Supply Chain Example
Source: www.dol.gov

Farmers
 Approximately 90% of the World's cocoa is
grown in 5.5 million farms. These small farms
are generally family businesses.
 The Ivory Coast and Ghana represent the
majority of the World cocoa’s production.
http://www.maxhavelaar.be/sites/default/files/brochure_cacao_fr-
19web_fsc.pdf

Major cocoa cooperatives
 CONACADO: Cacao of Republic Dominican
 CEPICAFE and CEPROAA: Cocoa of Peru
 FECCANO: Cocoa of Haiti
 Kavokiva Cocoa Co-operative,Ivory Coast
represents 40% of the country’s cocoa
production.
 Kuapa Kokoo Union, Ghana
 Toledo Cacao Growers' Association, Belize
http://www.ethiquable.coop/

Major companies producers
 ADM (USA)
 Barry Callebaut (Switzerland) the largest one.
 Cargill (USA)
 Petra Foods (Singapore)
 Blommer (USA)
 Cargill, ADM and Barry Callebaut transform 40%
of global cocoa which represents 1.5 million tons
annually
 The global chocolate confectionery market was
worth around $79.4 billion in 2010
www.fairtrade.org.uk

Major chocolate makers

Cocoa Farming Quick Facts
 4.5 MILLION of cocoa farms worldwide
 1.5 MILLION of cocoa farms in West Africa
 3-4 HECTARES Average size of a cocoa farm in West Africa
 8 Average family size living on a West African Farm
 2500 Number of beans per tree
 3.5 MILLION Number of tons produced annually (globally)
 2.6 MILLION Number of tons produced annually (West Africa)
 7-10 Number of steps from farm to manufacturer (West Africa)
http://www.maxhavelaar.be/sites/default/files/brochure_cacao_fr-
19web_fsc.pdf

Environmental issues
 Pesticides cause human health problems and damage
the cocoa beans
 Deforestation
 Water pollution
 None eco-friendly packaging
 Destruction of soils

Associations
 Certifications (same as coffee)
 Companies such as Mars already use it to fight social and
environmental problems
- Fairtrade (FT)
- Organic
- Rainforest Alliance (RA)
- UTZ Certified
- 4C Association
 NGOs
 Foundations :
International Cocoa Initiative
World Cocoa Foundation
 Cocobod, Ghana Cocoa Board, encourage the production of cocoa, coffee and
sheanut

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