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70% of Global Cocoa Grown in Climate-Vulnerable Regions: Building Climate-Resilient and Compliant Cocoa Supply Chains
Editor’s Note: The global cocoa sector is entering a period of structural transformation. Climate volatility, regulatory enforcement, supply instability, and growing expectations for responsible sourcing are reshaping how cocoa is produced, traded, and governed across international markets. At the same time, persistent income fragility at origin continues to constrain producers’ ability to invest in climate resilience, social safeguards, and long-term farm productivity. This
Carlene Darius
Mar 1712 min read
How Ecuador Can Ascend to the World’s No. 2 Cocoa Producer and What the Cacao Sector Must Do to Sustain Its Rise
Ecuador cacao is at the center of a historic shift in the global cocoa market. As declining yields and structural challenges disrupt West African supply, Ecuador is rapidly emerging as a leading force—driven by rising prices, renewed farm-level investment, and agroforestry-based cacao systems. Yet sustaining this momentum will require more than favorable market conditions. Data-driven traceability, regulatory compliance, farmer capacity building, and climate resilience are no
Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrika Sari
Dec 15, 20259 min read
KOLTIVA Joins Peru’s 27th National Coffee and Cocoa Convention: Advancing the Future of Traceable Coffee
KOLTIVA joins Peru’s 27th National Coffee and Cocoa Convention to address climate challenges and EUDR compliance. Represented by Pamela Aquino, our LATAM Customer Success Officer, we showcase KoltiTrace—our digital platform empowering producers across Latin America with real-time traceability, geolocation, and sustainability insights. Our goal: to build transparent, resilient supply chains and unlock global market access for Peruvian coffee and cocoa.
Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrika Sari
May 28, 20255 min read
Future-Proofing Cocoa and Chocolate with Cocoa Traceability: Koltiva at CHOCOA 2025
Discover how Koltiva is advancing cocoa traceability and simplifying EUDR compliance at CHOCOA 2025. Visit us at Booth C37 in Amsterdam, Feb 5–7.
Gusi Ayu Putri Chandrika Sari
May 9, 20252 min read
Driving Sustainable Growth in Colombia's Cacao Sector: Chocolate Colombia and KOLTIVA's Collaborative Approach
Explore how Colombia's cacao industry drives sustainable chocolate production, empowering smallholder farmers while ensuring traceability
Marketing Writer
Dec 19, 20247 min read
At the Forefront of Cocoa Sustainability: Official Industry Partner for CAA International Cocoa Conference 2024
Discover how the EUDR impacts cocoa sustainability and join us as Official Industry Partner of the 2024 CAA International Cocoa Conference i
manfredborer
Sep 6, 20243 min read
CAA International Cocoa Conference
We're so excited to share the good news, CAA International Cocoa Conference 2022 is almost here! Proudly announcing that our CEO, Manfred...
Marketing Writer
Oct 6, 20221 min read
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Weather, Tariffs, and Crop Yields: The Triple Risk Facing Brazil’s Coffee Chain
Executive Summaries: Brazil’s coffee sector is being squeezed by a triple th reat of climate volatility, steep US tariffs, and supply chain delays, driving lower yields, higher costs, and urgent pressure to adopt traceability systems. In August 2025, Brazil exported 3.1 million bags of coffee, a 14.3% rebound from July, but still 17.5% below the same month last year (Rabo Bank, 2025). Non-compliance carries significant risks, including lost contracts, market exclusion, and
4 days ago9 min read
4 Field-Proven Actions to Achieve Traceability to Plantation (TTP) in Palm Oil Supply Chains and Why It Matters
Editor's Note: This article provides a practical, field‑grounded walkthrough of the four essential steps needed to achieve Traceability to Plantation (TTP) in palm oil supply chains, an increasingly critical requirement for certification, market access, and compliance with emerging regulations such as the EU Deforestation Regulation. Drawing on insights from Sandy Puspoyo, our Project Lead for Palm Oil and an experienced sustainability manager with a decade of hands‑on expert
Apr 98 min read
Does Your Palm Oil Supply Chain Provide Full Visibility to Achieve Traceability to Plantation?
Editor’s Note: This article explores what full Traceability to Plantation (TTP) in palm oil actually looks like and what it takes to achieve it in practice. If you’re looking to go deeper into the full framework, join Beyond Traceability Talks #5, where our experts unpack real-world challenges and solutions across palm oil supply chains. Executive Summary: Traceability to Plantation remains incomplete across the palm oil sector, while leading palm oil companies have ac
Apr 28 min read
How CSDDD and CSRD Shaping Corporate Responsibility
Editor’s Note As sustainability regulations continue to reshape global supply chains, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) are emerging as two of the most influential frameworks defining corporate responsibility. This article explores how these directives interact, why traceability and reliable data systems are becoming essential to compliance, and what companies must do to translate regulator
Mar 27 min read
Build In-House or Partner? Making the Right Traceability Decision in an Era of EUDR, CSRD, and CSDDD
As regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), CSDDD, CSRD, and FSMA reshape global supply chains, agribusinesses face a critical choice: build traceability systems in-house or partner with a specialized provider. This article explores the trade-offs between control, cost, and scalability, offering practical insights to help organizations choose the most effective path to achieve compliance and strengthen long-term supply chain resilience.
Feb 247 min read
Digitizing Indonesia’s Wild-Capture Yellowfin Tuna: How KOLTIVA, Meloy Fund, Ocean Union and Laut Biru Seafood Are Strengthening First-Mile Traceability
Indonesia tuna is central to the global seafood trade, but rising compliance demands are reshaping the industry. In Bitung, North Sulawesi, KOLTIVA and Meloy Fund, Ocean Union, Laut Biru Seafood, are digitizing first-mile traceability for wild-capture yellowfin tuna, strengthening transparency, compliance, and sustainable market access.
Feb 186 min read
Koltiva Empowers 475,000 Coffee Producers Worldwide and Strengthens Indonesia’s Leadership in Sustainable Coffee
Indonesia is one of the world’s largest coffee producers, with millions of smallholders depending on coffee as their main livelihood. From Aceh to Toraja, each bean represents the hard work of farming communities that keep this industry alive. But as sustainability and transparency become key requirements in global trade, the way coffee is produced and verified must evolve. With coffee now included under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), exporters and roasters are re
Feb 23 min read
How U.S. Buyers Elevate Nutmeg Traceability Across Indonesia’s Supply Chains
As U.S. buyers raise the bar on transparency and compliance, nutmeg Indonesia is entering a new phase of transformation. This article explores how American ingredient companies are strengthening traceability across Indonesia’s nutmeg supply chains—using digital, farm-level data to reduce export risk, verify sustainability, and secure long-term sourcing resilience.
Jan 307 min read
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