EP 1158 Antonie Fountain - Unpacking the Cacao Crisis - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

This is the 2nd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. The guest on this podcast series is Antonie Fountain, Managing Director and co-founder at VOICE Network (cocoa) and VOCAL Alliance (coffee). In this series, Lee and Antonie explore the state of the cocoa industry is with particular attention on the impact recent price spikes are having on producers and the sustainability of the market at large. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Antonie discuss the severe challenges facing cocoa production in Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire due to climate events, economic conditions, and inadequate policies. Learn about the impacts of the El Nino weather pattern, the cost of living crisis, and disruptions in agrochemical supply, leading to a drastic drop in cocoa yields and a significant spike in cocoa prices. This episode also covers the complexities of the futures market, the role of government policies, and the rising potential and challenges for cocoa farmers. Stay informed about how these dynamics affect the global cocoa market and explore solutions like regenerative agriculture. Don't miss the next episode, which delves deeper into the issue of producer poverty in the cocoa industry. 00:00 Introduction to Cocoa Crisis 01:00 Sponsorship Message 01:39 Deep Dive into Cocoa Prices 02:33 Impact of El Nino on Cocoa Production 05:33 Challenges in Cocoa Farming 11:53 Regenerative Agriculture and Future Prospects 14:52 Power Dynamics in Cocoa Trade 15:41 Government Policies and Market Impact 24:09 Advice for Cocoa Producers 29:32 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser Connect with Antonie Fountain and Voice Network here: https://www.voicenetwork.cc https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonie/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Support this podcast on Patreon for a few dollars a month here: https://bit.ly/MIFPatreon The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's revised on-demand online workshop "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" available now on our website with additional new bonus material including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops

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The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARD provides content to the Global Coffee Industry Monday to Friday at 1 am PT. Episodes typically run between 20-25 minutes and are hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Each week a new 5-part series is released with a coffee industry expert speaking to challenges and innovations in the global coffee value chain. At Map It Forward, our mission is to encourage an industry mindset where people conspire to each other's success and our vision is to be a functional part of creating a standard within the coffee industry where people build responsible businesses with responsible pricing models. Our commitment to integrity, openness, authenticity, and curiosity is not just a statement; it's the cornerstone of everything we do. The video version of this podcast is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/mapitforward Find out more about MAP IT FORWARD at https://www.mapitforward.coffee