EP 1160 Antonie Fountain - Big Corporations' Influence on Cocao - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

This is the 4th 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 of VOICE Network (cocoa) and VOCAL Alliance (coffee). In this series, Lee and Antonie explore the state of the cocoa industry, paying particular attention to 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 Podcast by Map It Forward Podcast, Lee and Antonie continue to explore the complexities of the cacao industry. They delve into how big corporations are navigating sustainability and the power dynamics impacting cacao producers. They discuss the role of regulatory frameworks like the United Nations guiding principles on business and human rights and the need for collective action and proper regulation to create equitable systems. The episode also explores the economic underpinnings that drive corporate behavior and how factors like high cocoa prices lead to changes in product formulations. 00:00 Introduction to Cocoa Prices and Flavor Innovations 00:17 Sponsorship Message: Become a Coffee Consultant 00:55 Welcome and Series Overview 01:10 The Role of Big Corporations in Cacao 02:05 Sustainability vs. Charity in Corporate Practices 05:58 Human Rights and Corporate Responsibility 09:42 Impact of Cocoa Prices on Products 11:38 Shrinkflation and Consumer Goods 21:54 Power Dynamics and Collective Action 26:52 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser 27:58 Closing Remarks and Call to Action 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