HRA Global: In Conversation with…Caroline Mason on the Future of Cocoa
The Changing Cocoa Market: Sustainability, Supply Chains & Consumer Trends
In our latest episode of our In Conversation series, Louise Winter, Project Delivery Manager at HRA Global, sits down with Caroline Mason, a sustainability and food systems expert with over 20 years of experience at leading retailers like Co-op and Waitrose.
Together, they explore the bittersweet transformation of the cocoa industry, where climate change, consumer expectations, and tightening regulations – such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) – are reshaping the future of chocolate.
From supply chain transparency to the rise of ethical sourcing, this conversation unpacks:
The impact of climate change on cocoa production
Regulatory pressures and the push for supply chain traceability
How brands like Tony’s Chocolonely are leading the way in sustainability
Changing consumer preferences for ethical, single-origin chocolate
What’s next for cocoa producers and manufacturers in an evolving market
Watch the full conversation to get an insider’s perspective on how ethical sourcing, climate change, and market dynamics are driving innovation – and discover why transparency is more than just a buzzword in today’s cocoa world
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