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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion // GISCO and SWISSCO at ISM: Future-proofing chocolate: How to build resilient cocoa supply chains
DESCRIPTION:Join the German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa (GISCO) and the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (SWISSCO) at the ISM 2026 Expert Stage on February 3rd\, 11:00–12:00 in Cologne\, for a panel discussion on “Future-proofing chocolate: How to build resilient cocoa supply chains”. The session will gather leading stakeholders from the chocolate industry to exchange on actions and investments are needed to ensure a robust supply chain in which farmers earn a living. \n\nAbout the panel\nThe global cocoa sector continues to face mounting challenges: volatile markets\, climate shocks\, ageing farmers\, sustainability requirements\, and heightened expectations from consumers and regulators. In the current situation\, securing a reliable and long-term supply of cocoa is increasingly critical for the cocoa industry. This\, however\, depends on whether cocoa farmers can earn a living and see a future in cocoa production. \nOur expert-level panel brings together perspectives from a local producer\, industry\, and certification looking into how we can collectively contribute to build more resilient supply chains. The discussion will unpack the economic\, social\, and environmental enablers that determine long-term productivity and profitability of cocoa farming. \nOur speakers\n\nMonica Müller\, Chocolat Bernrain AG\nAdele Judith Gwet\, Chambers Federation & Project Origins\nStephan Jermendy\, ALDI SÜD HOLDING\nEmmanuel Sarpong\, Asunafo Cooperative & Fairtrade International Ghana Network\nClaudia Kühne\, Barry Callebaut Group\n\n  \nExpert Stage\nThis panel will take place at the Expert Stage – a programme collaboratively put together by the ISM and ProSweets Cologne\, reflecting the entire industrial value chain of the confectionary and snack industry. \nFind the full Expert Stage programme here. \n  \nLocation update:\nExpert Stage\, Boulevard Central \n  \nLanguage\nThe Panel will be held in English \n  \nOrganiser\nGerman Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa (GISCO) and the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (SWISSCO) \n  \nFurther Information\nThe International Confectionary Fair (ISM) in Cologne is the world’s leading trade fair for sweets and snacks. You can find further information on the ISM website.
URL:https://www.kakaoforum.de/event/panel-discussion-gisco-and-swissco-at-ism-future-proofing-chocolate-how-to-build-resilient-cocoa-supply-chains/
LOCATION:Koelnmesse\, Köln
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