The study "Securing Organic Cacao Supply Chains" aims to assess the effects of recent regulatory changes on smallholders and to develop actionable solutions. The project is jointly implemented by FiBL and Fairtrade International, and is made possible thanks to a grant from the SWISSCO Peer Learning and Collaboration Programme, supported by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).
While this project specifically focuses on developing strategies to stabilise organic cocoa supplies, FiBL and Fairtrade International are using this opportunity to collect much-needed data across other organic smallholder sectors as well, including coffee, fruits, and nuts. Reliable data from the ground is essential to document the actual costs of compliance and the structural changes following these regulatory shifts in 2024/2025.
Survey: Call to Action
The survey is a vital tool for collecting quantitative data on production changes and compliance costs, while gathering direct feedback on potential solutions. The evidence gathered will be used to develop supporting measures and to inform fair pricing discussions. Furthermore, the findings will provide a factual basis for stakeholders involved in policy dialogues aimed at simplifying and streamlining the practical implementation of these regulations in the coming years.
The survey is available in English, French and Spanish (links to all languages see below) and is intended for representatives of smallholder producer organisations and exporters working with small-scale growers in non-EU countries. We kindly ask European stakeholders to share this invitation directly with producer groups in their networks to ensure a broad and representative dataset.
Further information
Contact
Links
- survey.fibl.org: Survey in English
- survey.fibl.org: Survey in Frensh
- survey.fibl.org: Survey in Spanish