Podcast appearances and mentions of rick scobey

Rick Scobey, the president of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), outlines how cocoa outside sustainability programmes can be deforestation-free and what happens to farmers encroaching on protected areas.

Rick Scobey, president of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), speaks to Lumina sustainablity analyst Oliver Nieburg about the Cocoa & Forests Intiative's plans to combat deforestation in West Africa

Rick Scobey, the president of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), outlines how cocoa outside sustainability programmes can be deforestation-free and what happens to farmers encroaching on protected areas.

Rick Scobey, the president of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), outlines how cocoa outside sustainability programmes can be deforestation-free and what happens to farmers encroaching on protected areas.

Part 2: Although cacao's birthplace is across the upper Amazon in South America, 70 percent of cacao comes from West Africa. In this two-part episode, we're exploring the history and politics of chocolate and meet the farmers who make it all happen. Last week, you heard from Rick Scobey, president of the World Cocoa Foundation, and author and journalist Órla Ryan, who spoke about the historical significance and present-day cultivation of cocoa in Africa. Today, Simran Bindra, director of East African cocoa supplier Kokoa Kamili in Tanzania, explains the growing popularity of specialized varieties. (Episode image courtesy of Kokoa Kamili.) Learn more at theslowmelt.com. This show is brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook of your choice and free 30-day trial at www.audibletrial.com/chocolate. If you like what you hear, please consider making a donation to support a second season at theslowmelt.com/donate/

Although cacao's birthplace is across the upper Amazon in South America, 70 percent of cacao comes from West Africa. In this two-part episode, we'll explore the history and politics of chocolate and meet the farmers who make it all happen. In part one, you'll meet Rick Scobey of the World Cocoa Foundation and author and journalist Órla Ryan, who will talk about the historical significance and present-day cultivation of cocoa in Africa. In part two, Simran Bindra of Kokoa Kamili explains the growing popularity of specialized varieties. Guests include: Rick Scobey, president of the World Cocoa Foundation, who explains the kinds of cocoa grown in West Africa and the CocoaAction initiative. Órla Ryan, author of Chocolate Nations: Living and Dying in West Africa and journalist at the Financial Times, on the history of cocoa cultivation in West Africa. Simran Bindra, director of Tanzanian cocoa supplier Kokoa Kamili, on what happens when a country known for commodity cacao starts to grow more specialized varieties (in part two). Learn more at theslowmelt.com. This show is brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook of your choice and free 30-day trial at www.audibletrial.com/chocolate. If you like what you hear, please consider making a donation to support a second season at theslowmelt.com/donate/

Although cacao's birthplace is across the upper Amazon in South America, 70 percent of cacao comes from West Africa. In this two-part episode, we'll explore the history and politics of chocolate and meet the farmers who make it all happen. In part one, you'll meet Rick Scobey of the World Cocoa Foundation and author and journalist Órla Ryan, who will talk about the historical significance and present-day cultivation of cocoa in Africa. In part two, Simran Bindra of Kokoa Kamili explains the growing popularity of specialized varieties. Guests include: Rick Scobey, president of the World Cocoa Foundation, who explains the kinds of cocoa grown in West Africa and the CocoaAction initiative. Órla Ryan, author of Chocolate Nations: Living and Dying in West Africa and journalist at the Financial Times, on the history of cocoa cultivation in West Africa. Simran Bindra, director of Tanzanian cocoa supplier Kokoa Kamili, on what happens when a country known for commodity cacao starts to grow more specialized varieties. Launches May 26, 2017. Learn more at theslowmelt.com. This show is brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook of your choice and free 30-day trial at www.audibletrial.com/chocolate. If you like what you hear, please consider making a donation to support a second season at theslowmelt.com/donate/