{"id":26503,"date":"2024-12-05T17:30:11","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T17:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/iii-foro-de-cacao-fairtrade\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T01:59:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T01:59:19","slug":"iii-foro-de-cacao-fairtrade","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/en\/iii-foro-de-cacao-fairtrade\/","title":{"rendered":"III FAIRTRADE COCOA FORUM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BANNER-EN-WEB-1024x407.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BANNER-EN-WEB-1024x407.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BANNER-EN-WEB-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BANNER-EN-WEB-768x306.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BANNER-EN-WEB-1536x611.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BANNER-EN-WEB-600x239.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BANNER-EN-WEB.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Welcome to the III Fairtrade Cocoa Forum, an international event bringing together cocoa producers, exporters, importers, and industry experts. From <strong>July 17 to 19, 2025, in Lima \u2013&nbsp; Peru<\/strong>, alongside the <strong>Lima Sal\u00f3n du Chocolat<\/strong>, we will explore business opportunities and strengthen connections across the entire cocoa supply chain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">This forum promotes Fairtrade principles, creates opportunities for producers, and fosters responsible practices for a high-quality, sustainable future in the cocoa industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs uagb-block-3a85b43b uagb-tabs__wrap uagb-tabs__vstyle6-desktop uagb-tabs__vstyle6-tablet uagb-tabs__stack1-mobile\" data-tab-active=\"0\"><ul class=\"uagb-tabs__panel uagb-tabs__align-left\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"uagb-tab uagb-tabs__active\" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab0\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"0\" role=\"tab\"><strong>ABOUT<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab1\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\"><strong>PROGRAMME\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab2\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\"><strong>SPEAKERS<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab3\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\"><strong>SPONSORSHIP<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab4\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\"><strong>VENUE\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab5\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\"><strong>FAIRTRADE COCOA TASTING\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab6\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\"> <strong>PRODUCTION DATA\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab7\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\"><strong>REGISTER HERE<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uagb-tabs__body-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-0\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-superior-1024x233.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-superior-1024x233.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-superior-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-superior-768x174.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-superior-1536x349.png 1536w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-superior-600x136.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-superior.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#d77b00\"><strong>ABOUT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LOCATION:<\/strong> Lima, Peru<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DATES:<\/strong> July 17-19, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\"><strong>Coinciding with the XI Chocolate Salon for a full Fairtrade cocoa experience&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#657d41\"><strong><strong>WHO SHOULD ATTEND?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Producers &amp; Cooperative Representatives<\/strong>: Certified cooperatives and cocoa producer organizations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Buyers, Importers, Traders &amp; Retailers<\/strong>: Engaged in sustainable cocoa sourcing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NGOs, Academics &amp; Key Industry Players<\/strong>: Working towards a fairer cocoa sector.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consumers &amp; Advocates<\/strong>: Supporting high-quality products with social impact.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#657d41\"><strong><strong>WHY ATTEND?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Connect with key players<\/strong>: Producers, exporters, buyers, and industry experts.&nbsp;<br>\u2705 <strong>Learn from global leaders<\/strong>: Panels on sustainable cocoa supply and demand.&nbsp;<br>\u2705 <strong>Discover impactful stories<\/strong>: Sustainability and equity transforming communities.&nbsp;<br>\u2705 <strong>Experience cocoa like never before<\/strong>: Exclusive Fairtrade cocoa tastings and access to Lima Sal\u00f3n du Chocolat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#657d41\"><strong><strong>TICKETS<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Participation<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>CLAC &amp; Fairtrade Members<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Other Participants<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Two-day Forum + Cocoa Tasting&nbsp;<\/td><td>USD 75&nbsp;<\/td><td>USD 100&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Two-day Forum Only&nbsp;<\/td><td>USD 60&nbsp;<\/td><td>USD 85&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The cost includes the cofee break<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-inferior-1024x161.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26386\" width=\"521\" height=\"81\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-inferior-1024x161.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-inferior-300x47.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-inferior-768x120.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-inferior-1536x241.png 1536w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-inferior-600x94.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-inferior.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-1\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab1\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BANNER-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26399\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#d77b00\"><strong>PROGRAMA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Explore the key themes that will guide discussions during the forum:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\"><strong>THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE COCOA PRODUCTION: THE ROLE OF ORGANIZED PRODUCERS.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sensory Experience: Introduction to Cocoa Evaluation Criteria and Experiences from the Quality Project in Ecuador.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keynote: The Cocoa Landscape in the Region.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Panel Discussion: Organized Producers and Collaboration in the Fairtrade Supply Chain for Long-Term Sustainable Cocoa.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\"><strong><strong>SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND REGULATIONS: EFFORTS IN THE COCOA SUPPLY CHAIN&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Panel Discussion: Strategies to Comply with the EUDR Before Its Implementation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Panel Discussion: Impact of the New Organic Regulation on the Cocoa Supply Chain.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Break-out Session #1 \u2013 Agroforestry Investments: Benefits for Producers, Crops, and Nature.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Break-out Session #2 \u2013 Carbon Capture and Fairtrade: Experiences from Certified Producers and Benefits for Businesses.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\"><strong>MARKETS, HIGH PRICES, AND FAIR TRADE COCOA: IMPACT ON COOPERATIVES AND THE VALUE OF FAIRTRADE&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keynote: Market Price Fluctuations and Future Expectations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Panel Discussion: Fairtrade in Times of High Prices.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keynote: What Are Fair Trade Business Partners and Consumers Looking for Today?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\"><strong>IMPACT OF FAIRTRADE ON PRODUCERS: ASSOCIATIONS AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Break-out Session #1: Living Incomes and Fairtrade.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Break-out Session #2: Fairtrade and HREDD.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Break-out Session #3: Women and Youth in Fairtrade.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-64049335\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-e77dcbb9 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AGENDA-III-FORO-DE-CACAO-FT-en-ok.pdf\" onclick=\"return true;\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">DOWNLOAD THE DETAILED AGENDA<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-2\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab2\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thomas-Linshalm--1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27915\" width=\"172\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thomas-Linshalm--1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thomas-Linshalm--300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thomas-Linshalm--150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thomas-Linshalm--768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thomas-Linshalm--700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thomas-Linshalm--600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thomas-Linshalm--100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thomas-Linshalm-.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 172px) 100vw, 172px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>THOMAS LINSHALM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em><strong>Head of Cocoa Sourcing and Producer Relations, Zotter Schokolade<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">Austria<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Thomas Linshalm serves as the link between Zotter Schokolade and cocoa producers in Latin America. With extensive experience in cocoa selection and quality control, he works closely with cooperatives to ensure sustainable practices and high standards. His approach is based on direct collaboration with farmers, fostering trust-based relationships and ensuring producers receive due recognition for their work.  <strong>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https:\/\/at.linkedin.com\/in\/thomas-linshalm-26a3a842\">Thomas Linshalm<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/conesa-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27971\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/conesa-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/conesa-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/conesa-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/conesa-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/conesa-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/conesa-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/conesa-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/conesa.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>JORGE CONESA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong><em>Director, Fair Trade Advocacy Office<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Belgium<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Jorge Conesa joined the Fair Trade Advocacy Office in 2019 and became its Director in 2022. His background includes experience as an advisor at the European Parliament and as a trade officer at the Spanish Consulate in Guangzhou, China. His expertise in EU legislative dynamics strengthens global fair trade advocacy.&nbsp;<strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jorge-conesa-de-lara-61638249\/\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Jorge Conesa<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/thomas-zulla--1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27912\" width=\"177\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/thomas-zulla--1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/thomas-zulla--300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/thomas-zulla--150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/thomas-zulla--768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/thomas-zulla--700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/thomas-zulla--600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/thomas-zulla--100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/thomas-zulla-.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 177px) 100vw, 177px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>THOMAS ZULIAN<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em><strong>Commercial Director, Fairtrade Italia<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Italia<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Passionate about agricultural raw materials and distribution channels, he is the Commercial Director of Fairtrade Italia. With over 15 years of experience, he has promoted Fairtrade certification and human rights in agricultural supply chains. He collaborates with leading retail brands, branded product companies, and the horeca sector, supporting partners in adopting more sustainable business practices. <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/thomaszulian\/\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Thomas Zulian<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/anna-simionato--1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27909\" width=\"174\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/anna-simionato--1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/anna-simionato--300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/anna-simionato--150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/anna-simionato--768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/anna-simionato--700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/anna-simionato--600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/anna-simionato--100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/anna-simionato-.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>ANNA SIMIONATO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em><strong>Product Manager, Fairtrade Italia<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Italia<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Product Manager at Fairtrade Italia with a Master\u2019s in International Development. Over the past two years, she has specialized in cocoa, managing key accounts of chocolate manufacturers and retailers in Italy, supporting Fairtrade certification, and collaborating on data analysis of raw material purchases and their impact on producers.  <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/anna-simionato\/\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Anna Simionato<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/julian-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27974\" width=\"159\" height=\"159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/julian-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/julian-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/julian-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/julian-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/julian-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/julian-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/julian-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/julian.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 159px) 100vw, 159px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong><strong>JULIEN SIMONIS<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em><strong>Gerente de Programa, Cacao of Excellence<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>B\u00e9lgica<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Julien has been Programme Manager at Cacao of Excellence since 2023 and joined its Technical Committee in 2021. He brings 15+ years of R&amp;D experience in the chocolate industry, focused on cocoa sensory analysis. From 2012 to 2021, he led international research at Puratos-Belcolade on post-harvest processes and flavor. He also served as a global sensory reference for the Puratos Group. Julien holds an MBA in Innovation Management and a Master\u2019s in Bioengineering. <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/julien-simonis\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Julien Simonis<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ximena-herrera-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27993\" width=\"169\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ximena-herrera-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ximena-herrera-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ximena-herrera-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ximena-herrera-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ximena-herrera-1-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ximena-herrera-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ximena-herrera-1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ximena-herrera-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong><strong>XIMENA HERRERA<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong><em>Supply Chain Manager at Fairtrade Germany<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Germany<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Ximena Herrera is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the coffee and cocoa value chains, including more than six years specializing in Fairtrade. She currently serves as Supply Chain Manager at Fairtrade Germany, where she leads initiatives across the Global South to strengthen relationships with producer organizations and promote a more inclusive and sustainable global trade. <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ximena-herrera-dips-85608624\/\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Ximena Herrera Dips<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ALBERT-SCALLA-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28095\" width=\"172\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ALBERT-SCALLA-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ALBERT-SCALLA-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ALBERT-SCALLA-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ALBERT-SCALLA-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ALBERT-SCALLA-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ALBERT-SCALLA-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ALBERT-SCALLA-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ALBERT-SCALLA.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 172px) 100vw, 172px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong><strong>ALBERT SCALLA<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong><em>Senior Vice President of Trading at StoneX Group<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>United States of America<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Albert Scalla is an expert in risk management strategies for commodity markets. With a distinguished career at Hencorp, he co-created CoffeeNetwork, an online platform for coffee market analysis. He has spoken at international seminars and is known for tailoring trading strategies to specific market dynamics. His work reflects a strong commitment to financial innovation and education. <strong>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/albert-scalla-22555b20\">Albert Scalla<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GABRIELA-KOZLOVA-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28098\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GABRIELA-KOZLOVA-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GABRIELA-KOZLOVA-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GABRIELA-KOZLOVA-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GABRIELA-KOZLOVA-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GABRIELA-KOZLOVA-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GABRIELA-KOZLOVA-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GABRIELA-KOZLOVA-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GABRIELA-KOZLOVA.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong><strong><strong>GABRIELA KOZLOV\u00c1<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em><strong>Head of Marketing and Business Development, Fairtrade Czech Republic and Slovakia<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Czech Republic<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">With over 10 years in Fairtrade, Gabriela leads the commercial strategy in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, managing key business relationships and driving market growth. She brings to the the Forum a practical view on how emerging markets are shaping sustainable trade, grounded in deep local experience. <strong>LinkedIn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gabrielakozlova\">Gabriela Kozlov\u00e1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Johanna-Schmidt-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28240\" width=\"173\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Johanna-Schmidt-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Johanna-Schmidt-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Johanna-Schmidt-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Johanna-Schmidt-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Johanna-Schmidt-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Johanna-Schmidt-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Johanna-Schmidt-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Johanna-Schmidt.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 173px) 100vw, 173px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>JOHANNA SCHMIDT<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em><strong>Cocoa Manager, Fairtrade International<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Germany<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Since 2012, Johanna Schmidt has worked within the Fairtrade system\u2014first at Fairtrade Germany and now at Fairtrade International\u2014where she focuses on cocoa and strengthens connections between Producer Networks and National Fairtrade Organizations to enhance impact for cocoa producers. <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/de.linkedin.com\/in\/schmidtjohanna\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>schmidtjohanna<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/napoleon-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28244\" width=\"174\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/napoleon-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/napoleon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/napoleon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/napoleon-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/napoleon-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/napoleon-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/napoleon-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/napoleon.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>NAPOLE\u00d3N MOLINA<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em><strong>Director of the Cocoa &amp; Coffee Program \u2013 RIKOLTO Latin America<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Honduras<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Napole\u00f3n is an agricultural engineer with a master\u2019s and Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics. He has extensive experience coordinating projects, managing agri-food value chains, and strengthening producer organizations and SMEs across Latin America. In his role at RIKOLTO Latin America, he leads initiatives to enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of the cocoa and coffee sectors. <strong>LinkedIn <a href=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/Users\/Ra\u00falFernandoFar\u00edasBo\/Desktop\/linkedin.com\/in\/napole\u00f3n-molina-92594644\">Napole\u00f3n Molina<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gonzalo-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28247\" width=\"170\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gonzalo-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gonzalo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gonzalo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gonzalo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gonzalo-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gonzalo-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gonzalo-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gonzalo.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>GONZALO R\u00cdOS<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em><strong>General Manager, Cooperativa Agraria ACOPAGRO Ltda.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Peru<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Economist with a Master\u2019s in Agribusiness, Gonzalo R\u00edos has led ACOPAGRO\u2014Peru\u2019s first organic and Fairtrade cocoa exporting cooperative\u2014for 27 years. He has also completed specialized training in agricultural management, strategic leadership, and innovation at universities in Peru, Spain, Chile, Costa Rica, and Mexico.<strong>LinkedIn: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gonzalo-rios-nu%C3%B1ez-34699312\/\"><strong>gonzalo-rios-nu\u00f1ez<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kirstina-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28250\" width=\"172\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kirstina-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kirstina-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kirstina-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kirstina-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kirstina-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kirstina-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kirstina-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/kirstina.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 172px) 100vw, 172px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>KRIST\u00cdNA HAJN\u00cdKOV\u00c1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong><em>Marketing and Business Development Coordinator, Fairtrade Czech Republic and Slovakia<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Slovakia<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Krist\u00edna is responsible for developing relationships with business partners in Slovakia and coordinating market activities. With a background in the confectionery industry, she works to raise awareness of the principles and importance of the Fairtrade system across the entire supply chain. <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kristinahajnikova\">Krist\u00edna Hajn\u00edkov\u00e1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/marco-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28357\" width=\"198\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/marco-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/marco-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/marco-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/marco-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/marco-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/marco-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/marco-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/marco.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>MARCO GALLI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em><strong>Sustainable Procurement \u2013 ICAM S.p.A.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Italy<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Responsible for cocoa sourcing at Icam Chocolate, managing relationships with cocoa cooperatives in Latin America and Africa. A development economist with a passion for food and organic agriculture, he has specialized in cocoa sourcing over the past four years, addressing key challenges and social impacts across the supply chain. <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/marco-galli-112b51107\/\">Marco Galli | LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/miguel-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28362\" width=\"161\" height=\"161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/miguel-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/miguel-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/miguel-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/miguel-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/miguel-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/miguel-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/miguel-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/miguel.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 161px) 100vw, 161px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>MIGUEL QUISPE LAMBERTO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em><strong>Manager, Cooperativa Agraria Cafetalera Pangoa Ltda.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Peru<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Executive with over eleven years of experience in operational and strategic management within the coffee cooperative sector. He has held key roles such as Operations Manager and General Administrator at Cooperativa Agraria Cafetalera Pangoa Ltda., leading business development, marketing, and association projects. He holds a strong background in Business Administration for producer organizations. His career includes work in multicultural environments, senior-level human capital management, and active participation as a liaison officer for FLOCERT representing the cooperative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/alejandro-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28788\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/alejandro-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/alejandro-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/alejandro-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/alejandro-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/alejandro-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/alejandro-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/alejandro-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/alejandro.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong><strong>ALEJANDRO REVILLA<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em><strong>Senior Cocoa Trader \u2013 Tradin Organic Cocoa BV<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Netherlands<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Alejandro Revilla joined Tradin Organic in 2024, bringing experience in commodity trading. In his role, he supports sustainable organic cocoa supply chains through long-term partnerships, technical assistance, and impact projects such as the one in Sierra Leone. <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alerevilla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alejandro Revilla<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28376\" width=\"169\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>LUIS GUZM\u00c1N<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong><em>Commercial Director, Machu Picchu Foods<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Peru<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">&nbsp;in New York. He later returned to Peru to join Machu Picchu Foods, where he led multidisciplinary corporate projects. He currently heads the commercial team, with a specialization in exporting specialty chocolates. <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/luis-guzman\/\">Luis Guzm\u00e1n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/michel-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28368\" width=\"165\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/michel-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/michel-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/michel-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/michel-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/michel-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/michel-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/michel-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/michel.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 165px) 100vw, 165px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>MICHEL YUCRA VARGAS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em><strong>Commercial Manager, El Ceibo R.L.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Bolivia<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Michel Yucra Vargas has worked at El Ceibo R.L. since 2015, a Bolivian cooperative of over 1,200 cacao-producing families. He oversees national and international sales and represents the organization at trade fairs. He has led the cooperative\u2019s participation in events like Biofach (Germany), promoting fine cacao and value-added products.<strong> LinkedIn:<\/strong> <strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/michel-yucra-vargas-8ba23813a\/?originalSubdomain=bo\" class=\"ek-link\">Michel Yucra Vargas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jose-san-martin-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28373\" width=\"159\" height=\"159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jose-san-martin-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jose-san-martin-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jose-san-martin-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jose-san-martin-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jose-san-martin-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jose-san-martin-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jose-san-martin-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jose-san-martin.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 159px) 100vw, 159px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>JOS\u00c9 SAN MART\u00cdN<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong><em>Member of the Peruvian Coffee and Cocoa Chamber; General Manager, Exportadora Romex S.A.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Peru<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">An Industrial Engineer with over 35 years of experience in the coffee sector and 22 years in the cocoa industry. He is currently the General Manager of Exportadora Romex S.A., one of Peru\u2019s leading agro-exporting companies. Jos\u00e9 has played a key role in developing the fine flavor cocoa value chain in the country. <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"linkedin.com\/in\/jose-sanmartin\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Jos\u00e9 San Mart\u00edn<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-santivanez-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28381\" width=\"164\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-santivanez-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-santivanez-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-santivanez-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-santivanez-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-santivanez-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-santivanez-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-santivanez-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-santivanez.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 164px) 100vw, 164px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>NENE LUIS SANTIVA\u00d1EZ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em><strong>General Manager, Cooperativa Agraria El Quinacho Ltda N\u00b0 078<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Peru<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Responsible for the administrative and legal management of the cooperative in the Apur\u00edmac and Ene River Valleys, Ayacucho. Leads training and technical support for members on organic and Fairtrade-certified coffee and cocoa, including harvest, post-harvest, and commercialization processes. <strong>LinkedIn: <a href=\"linkedin.com\/in\/nene-luis-santiva\u00f1ez-sanchez-064852151\">Nene Luis Santiva\u00f1ez<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dina-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28384\" width=\"159\" height=\"159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dina-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dina-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dina-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dina-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dina-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dina-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dina-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dina.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 159px) 100vw, 159px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>DINA MARIAM COTACHE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em><strong>Vice President of the Board of Directors, Cooperativa Agraria Cafetalera Pangoa Ltda.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Peru \u2013 Jun\u00edn \u2013 Pangoa<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Dina Mariam Cotache Pampas joined Cooperativa Agraria Cafetalera Pangoa Ltda. in 2005. She manages a cacao farm and primary forest conservation area named \u201cMonte Real.\u201d She currently serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors, President of the Women&#8217;s Committee, and President of the Education Committee at CAC Pangoa Ltda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wilder-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28387\" width=\"159\" height=\"159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wilder-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wilder-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wilder-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wilder-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wilder-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wilder-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wilder-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wilder.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 159px) 100vw, 159px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>WILDER \u00d1AHUI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em><strong>Executive Director at FUNDOPO (Dominican Foundation of Organic Producers)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Peruvian, resident in the Dominican Republic<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">He has over 18 years of experience in Organic Certification, Fair Trade, and Regenerative Agriculture in the cocoa sector. He has led internal control systems, audits, and training processes. His work focuses on connecting producers with differentiated markets. He is a specialist in high-yield cocoa cultivation. <strong>LinkedIn: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/wilder-%C3%B1ahui-leandro-1a99195a\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Wilder \u00d1ahui<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lenin-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28395\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lenin-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lenin-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lenin-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lenin-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lenin-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lenin-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lenin-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lenin.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>LENIN ROBAYO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong><em>Head of Information Monitoring and Analysis, UNOCACE<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">Ecuador<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">&nbsp;Lenin is an economist with a specialization in climate change and a master\u2019s degree in applied statistics. He has experience analyzing social, productive, and environmental projects, as well as in living income studies and socioeconomic data. He currently serves as Monitoring and Information Analysis Lead at UNOCACE. <strong>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.linkedin.com\/in\/lenin-r-349758308\" class=\"ek-link\">Lenin Robayo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/elmer-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28589\" width=\"176\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/elmer-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/elmer-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/elmer-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/elmer-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/elmer-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/elmer-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/elmer-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/elmer.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 176px) 100vw, 176px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>ELMER ZAPATA ROJAS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong><em>Manager of Asocaval and Chocolate Colombia<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">Colombia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Elmer is a cocoa producer from Valdivia, Antioquia, and the current President of CLAC\u2019s Cocoa Network. For over 12 years, he has served as manager of Asocaval and Chocolate Colombia, Fairtrade organizations that bring together more than 1,300 families involved in voluntary crop substitution processes. His work has strengthened the cooperative solidarity model in several regions of Colombia. <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"linkedin.com\/in\/elmer-yohan-zapata-rojas-0b7216118\">Elmer Zapata Rojas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lady-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28593\" width=\"176\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lady-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lady-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lady-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lady-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lady-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lady-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lady-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/lady.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 176px) 100vw, 176px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>LADY PAREDES AVILA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong><em>Quality Assurance Manager \u2013 UNOCACE<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">Ecuador<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Food Technologist and Agricultural Engineer with over 12 years of experience in cocoa. Specialist in physical and sensory analysis, she advises on post-harvest processes and leads the quality department at UNOCACE. Member of the National Tasting Panel and judge in competitions like CHOCAO and Amazonian Cocoa Day. Certified Chocolate Taster (IICCT) and participant in international activities with Cacao of Excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28600\" width=\"176\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-1-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/luis-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 176px) 100vw, 176px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>LUIZ CALADO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong><em>Engagement Manager for Latin America, World Resources Institute \/ Global Forest Watch Pro<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">Brazil \/ S\u00e3o Paulo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Luiz is an agronomist with an MBA in Business Management and a Master\u2019s in Sustainable Resources: Economics, Policy and Transitions. He has over 20 years of experience in the region. At WRI \u2013 LATAM and GFW Pro, he leads collaborative initiatives with agricultural stakeholders, governments, and civil society, promoting the use of data and tools to support the implementation of voluntary standards and EUDR. <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/luiz-henrique-calado-897066113\/\">Luiz Calado<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/abby-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28606\" width=\"174\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/abby-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/abby-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/abby-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/abby-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/abby-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/abby-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/abby-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/abby.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>ABBY MASSEY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong><em>Senior Business Development Manager, Fairtrade America<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">United States<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">In her current role, Abby leads Fairtrade America\u2019s cocoa strategy, manages partnerships with major brands, and builds relationships with prospective Fairtrade brand partners. With over a decade of experience in sustainable agriculture and ethical food systems, she has worked to strengthen farming communities and responsible sourcing. She holds dual M.A. degrees in International Affairs and Natural Resources &amp; Sustainable Development. <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/abby-massey\/\">Abby Massey<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/michel-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28741\" width=\"176\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/michel-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/michel-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/michel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/michel-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/michel-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/michel-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/michel-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/michel.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 176px) 100vw, 176px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>MICHEL ARRION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Executive Director, International Cocoa Organization (ICCO)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">Belgium<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"> <span style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: inherit; text-align: justify;\">Michel is a lawyer by training and former EU official, he held ambassadorial posts in Nigeria, Rwanda, Liberia, and C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire. Under his leadership, the ICCO has promoted greater transparency and cooperation in the sector, advancing the vision of a sustainable World Cocoa Economy. <\/span><b style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: justify;\">LinkedIn: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/michel-arrion-9972a959\">Michel Arrion<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: inherit; text-align: justify;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dan-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28756\" width=\"170\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dan-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dan-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dan-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dan-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dan-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dan-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dan-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dan.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>DAN WATERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>CEO, Hu Chocolate and Enjoy Life Foods<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">United States<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">cDan Waters is CEO of Hu Chocolate and Enjoy Life Foods, subsidiaries of Mondelez International. He has broad experience in strategic leadership across North America and Europe. He previously held roles at Groupe Bel, Barilla, Gap Inc., and Deloitte Consulting. He holds a B.S. in Finance from Miami University and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management. He lives in Chicago with his wife and two children. <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dan-waters-41a77a6\/\">Dan Waters <\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fortunato-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28759\" width=\"167\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fortunato-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fortunato-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fortunato-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fortunato-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fortunato-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fortunato-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fortunato-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fortunato.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 167px) 100vw, 167px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>FORTUNATO VEL\u00c1SQUEZ MARCA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>International Advisor on Dynamic Agroforestry at ECOTOP Swiss<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">Bolivia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">An agronomist by training, Fortunato has worked in dynamic agroforestry for the past 17 years with ECOTOP across Central and South America. In Bolivia, he coordinates projects with farming families and also produces cacao on his own farm. <strong>LinkedIn<a href=\"https:\/\/bo.linkedin.com\/in\/fortunato-velasquez-marca-3560a653\">: Fortunato Vel\u00e1squez<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/wiliam-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28762\" width=\"163\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/wiliam-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/wiliam-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/wiliam-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/wiliam-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/wiliam-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/wiliam-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/wiliam-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/wiliam.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 163px) 100vw, 163px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>WILLIAN V\u00c1SQUEZ SALDA\u00d1A<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Technical and Certification Manager, Cooperativa Agraria ACOPAGR<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">Peru<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Agronomist with 15 years of experience in tropical crops, specialized in organic and climate-smart cacao in agroforestry systems. Responsible for the Internal Control System (ICS) in compliance with Organic Production Standards (RTPO, NOP\/USDA-CE), DEMETER, and Fairtrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mayari-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28765\" width=\"167\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mayari-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mayari-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mayari-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mayari-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mayari-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mayari-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mayari-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mayari.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 167px) 100vw, 167px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>MAYAR\u00cd CHUA SOTO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Sustainability Project Manager, Weinrich Schokolade<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">Mexico, Germany<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Environmental engineer with a master\u2019s degree in Global Change Management obtained in Germany. She has technical experience in sustainability projects in coffee production. Since 2021, she has led the sustainability projects area at Weinrich Schokolade, with a primary focus on the cocoa supply chain. Her work involves planning, monitoring, and corporate reporting (M&amp;E) of initiatives in the Dominican Republic and Ghana. <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mayar%C3%AD-chua-soto\">Mayar\u00ed Chua Soto<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Loren-Stoddard-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28770\" width=\"162\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Loren-Stoddard-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Loren-Stoddard-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Loren-Stoddard-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Loren-Stoddard-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Loren-Stoddard-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Loren-Stoddard-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Loren-Stoddard-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Loren-Stoddard.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 162px) 100vw, 162px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>LOREN STODDARD<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>CEO and Founder, VERIDICOR<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">United States<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Loren has over 25 years of experience in economic development. He served as Program Director at USAID, where he led the Alternative Development Program in Peru, promoting crops like cacao and coffee in regions such as San Mart\u00edn and Ucayali. His work strengthened value chains, local services, and market access. Under his leadership, over 75,000 hectares of sustainable crops were planted. <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lorenstoddard\">Loren Stoddard<\/a>c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/carlos-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28773\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/carlos-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/carlos-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/carlos-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/carlos-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/carlos-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/carlos-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/carlos-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/carlos.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>CARLOS VILLALOBOS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Regional Manager for Central America and the Caribbean, FLOCERT GmbH<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">Costa Rica<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Carlos is an Agricultural Engineer from the UCR (Costa Rica University) with two MBAs in Business Administration, MBA in Finance and MBA in Quality &amp; Productivity from the Technological Institute of Costa Rica.<br>Since 2009, he has been FLOCERT\u2019s Regional Director for Americas (Costa Rican Office), leading Fairtrade certification processes. He previously held executive roles as a Production Manager and General Manager in the agricultural sector. <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/carlos-villalobos-56b76821\">Carlos Villalobos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nubia-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28776\" width=\"165\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nubia-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nubia-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nubia-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nubia-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nubia-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nubia-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nubia-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nubia.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 165px) 100vw, 165px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>NUBIA MART\u00cdNEZ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Professor and researcher, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Lima, Peru<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">Colombian residing in Peru<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Nubia is an Agronomist with a Master\u2019s in Agricultural Sciences and a PhD candidate in Food Science. She has promoted cocoa from genetic improvement to quality evaluation. A former breeder at Fedecacao (Colombia), she researches post-harvest, trains tasters in Latin America, and advises international bodies like Cocoa of Excellence and International Cocoa Organization (ICCO). <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nubia-mart%C3%ADnez-guerrero-ba666972\/\">Nubia Mart\u00ednez<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ernesto-p-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28793\" width=\"167\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ernesto-p-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ernesto-p-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ernesto-p-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ernesto-p-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ernesto-p-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ernesto-p-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ernesto-p-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ernesto-p.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 167px) 100vw, 167px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>ERNESTO PARRA Y GUERRA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>General Manager \u2013 Cooperativa Colpa de Loros<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">Peru<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Agronomist with over 30 years of experience in rural development and strengthening of cooperative organizations. He has led projects with UN agencies and holds postgraduate studies in Costa Rica and Israel. His expertise includes rural extension, project planning and evaluation, sustainable crop management, certifications, and value chains. Currently, he manages Colpa de Loros Cooperative and leads development initiatives for aromatic cacao.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/javier-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28796\" width=\"167\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/javier-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/javier-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/javier-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/javier-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/javier-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/javier-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/javier-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/javier.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 167px) 100vw, 167px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>JAVIER ORTIZ BAHAM\u00d3N<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Sustainable Value Chains Expert \u2013 European Forest Institute<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">Colombia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Economist with an MBA and a specialization in Regional Development. He brings 25 years of experience in sustainable value chains, agro-environmental finance instruments, ecosystem conservation, and environmental planning of agro-industrial crops. He has worked across the public sector, agricultural associations, civil society, and international organizations. Former Director of TFA Latin America at the World Economic Forum in the past. <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/co.linkedin.com\/in\/javier-ortiz-baham%C3%B3n-472786221\">Javier Ortiz Baham\u00f3n<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fredys-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28799\" width=\"169\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fredys-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fredys-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fredys-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fredys-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fredys-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fredys-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fredys-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fredys.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>FREDDY MENDOZA REA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>General Manager, Cooperativa Agraria APROCAM<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">Peru<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Agronomist with extensive international experience in sustainable cocoa and coffee cultivation. He has led rural development projects, socioeconomic assessments, agricultural credit analysis, and certification processes for organic and Fairtrade standards. He currently serves as General Manager at APROCAM, connecting local producers to global markets that value sustainability and premium quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/christoph-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28802\" width=\"168\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/christoph-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/christoph-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/christoph-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/christoph-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/christoph-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/christoph-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/christoph-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/christoph.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>CHRISTOPH EISENBEISS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Certification Manager, PRONATEC AG<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">Colombian residing in Peru<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Passionate about organic, Fairtrade, and sustainable cocoa, especially from dynamic agroforestry systems. Agricultural engineer with a Master\u2019s degree from the University of Hohenheim and over 15 years of international experience. Currently Certification Manager at PRONATEC AG. Formerly with Ecocert IMO and development worker in sustainable agriculture with GIZ. Specialist in EUDR and sustainable agricultural value chains. <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/christoph-eisenbeiss-563609129\/?originalSubdomain=de\">Christoph Eisenbeiss<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dinorah-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28805\" width=\"172\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dinorah-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dinorah-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dinorah-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dinorah-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dinorah-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dinorah-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dinorah-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/dinorah.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 172px) 100vw, 172px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>DINORAH BURGOS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Financial Internal Auditor, Cooproagro, Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">Dominican Republic<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Dinorah holds a degree in Accounting and a Master\u2019s in Financial Management. With over 15 years of experience in the cooperative sector, she currently works as Financial Internal Auditor at Cooproagro, Inc. She is also a member of the Steering Committee on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence, where she supports all stages of the process and its ongoing follow-up. <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dinorah-burgos1609\">Dinorah Burgos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/yinalda-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28808\" width=\"174\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/yinalda-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/yinalda-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/yinalda-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/yinalda-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/yinalda-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/yinalda-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/yinalda-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/yinalda.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>YINALDA MONEGRO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Human Resources Manager, Cooproagro, Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">Dominican Republic<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Yinalda holds a degree in Business Administration and a Master\u2019s in Human Resources. She is a seasoned executive with over fifteen years of experience in the cooperative sector. She serves as a Project Manager and member of the Steering Committee on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence. Yinalda has been actively involved in leading workplace programs that promote gender inclusion within the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Baaman-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28870\" width=\"166\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Baaman-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Baaman-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Baaman-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Baaman-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Baaman-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Baaman-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Baaman-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Baaman.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>BAAMAN CHATI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>Cocoa Programme Team Leader for Ghana and Sierra Leone, Fairtrade Africa<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">Ghana<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: inherit;\">Baaman has over 20 years of experience in the development sector and currently leads Fairtrade\u2019s cocoa programme in two countries. He has a solid background in project management, rural communities, and MSMEs, with a strong focus on service quality and empowerment. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and has worked at various levels with grassroots organizations. <\/span><b style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">LinkedIn:<\/b><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: inherit;\"> <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 1rem; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/baaman-chatin-0194462a\/\">Baaman Chati<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Patrick-Owusu-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28873\" width=\"169\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Patrick-Owusu-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Patrick-Owusu-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Patrick-Owusu-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Patrick-Owusu-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Patrick-Owusu-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Patrick-Owusu-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Patrick-Owusu-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Patrick-Owusu.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>PATRICK OWUSU<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>General Manager, Asunafo North Municipal Co-operative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Union Ltd.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">Ghana<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Patrick is a development economist who has led the Asunafo Cocoa Farmers Union since 2014 and, since 2021, Adom Cocoa Buying Company Ltd. As an active cocoa farmer, he has championed transformative initiatives and represented the cocoa movement in national and international forums on living income, traceability, child labor, and regulations such as EUDR and CS3D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Julie-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28876\" width=\"169\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Julie-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Julie-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Julie-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Julie-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Julie-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Julie-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Julie-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Julie.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><strong>JULIE FRANCOEUR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\"><em>CEO, Fairtrade Canada<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#657d41\">Canada<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">Julie Francoeur is the CEO of Fairtrade Canada and a member of the Executive Team at Fairtrade International. With over a decade of experience in sustainable supply chains across Africa and Latin America, she brings a leadership style that blends social justice with business insight. Julie holds a degree in International Development and Political Science, a diploma in African Rural Development, and an MBA in Emerging Economies. <strong>LinkedIn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/francoeurjulie\/\">Julie Francoeur<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-3\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab3\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-inferior-medio-1024x233.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-inferior-medio-1024x233.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-inferior-medio-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-inferior-medio-768x174.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-inferior-medio-1536x349.png 1536w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-inferior-medio-600x136.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-inferior-medio.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#d77b00\"><strong>SPONSORS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Be Part of the Fairtrade Sustainable Cocoa Movement. Check out our sponsorship packages here or contact us at <a href=\"http:\/\/raul.f@clac-comerciojusto.org.\" class=\"ek-link\">raul.f@clac-comerciojusto.org.&nbsp;<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#182945\"><strong> OUR MAIN PARTNERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><strong>Platinum<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/logo-MPF-RGB-ES-Usar-en-GRAFICAS-DIGITALES-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28430\" width=\"192\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/logo-MPF-RGB-ES-Usar-en-GRAFICAS-DIGITALES-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/logo-MPF-RGB-ES-Usar-en-GRAFICAS-DIGITALES-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/logo-MPF-RGB-ES-Usar-en-GRAFICAS-DIGITALES-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/logo-MPF-RGB-ES-Usar-en-GRAFICAS-DIGITALES-1536x1022.png 1536w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/logo-MPF-RGB-ES-Usar-en-GRAFICAS-DIGITALES-2048x1363.png 2048w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/logo-MPF-RGB-ES-Usar-en-GRAFICAS-DIGITALES-600x399.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p><strong>Silver<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/stonex.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27840\" width=\"180\" height=\"88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/stonex.png 321w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/stonex-300x147.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BANNER-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26402\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sponsorship Packages: Unique Opportunities for Your Brand<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Beneficios<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Diamond <\/strong><strong>\ud83c\udf1f<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Platinum <\/strong><strong>\u2728<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Gold <\/strong><strong>\ud83c\udfc5<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Silver <\/strong><strong>\ud83d\udcbc<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Panel Participation&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Logo on Main Event Space. &nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Logo and Mentions on Social Media&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exhibition Space&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Logo on Promotional Materials&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Logo on Landing Page&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Logo in Promotional Video&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interviews with Delegates.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Logo on Lunch &amp; Projection&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Logo on Credential &nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Digital Photo Package&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2705 Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u274c No&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tickets Included &nbsp;<\/td><td>5&nbsp;<\/td><td>3&nbsp;<\/td><td>2&nbsp;<\/td><td>2&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Discount on Additional Tickets&nbsp;<\/td><td>50%&nbsp;<\/td><td>30%&nbsp;<\/td><td>20%&nbsp;<\/td><td>10%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Investment (USD)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>USD 20.000&nbsp;<\/td><td>USD 10.000&nbsp;<\/td><td>USD 5.000&nbsp;<\/td><td>USD 1.500&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Available Spaces<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>2&nbsp;<\/td><td>5&nbsp;<\/td><td>10&nbsp;<\/td><td>10&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-4\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab4\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-superior-1024x233.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-superior-1024x233.png 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-superior-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-superior-768x174.png 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-superior-1536x349.png 1536w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-superior-600x136.png 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/banner-cacao-superior.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#d77b00\"><strong>VENUE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEDE-DEL-EVENTO-1024x522.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEDE-DEL-EVENTO-1024x522.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEDE-DEL-EVENTO-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEDE-DEL-EVENTO-768x392.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEDE-DEL-EVENTO-1536x783.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEDE-DEL-EVENTO-600x306.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEDE-DEL-EVENTO.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>VENUE: <\/strong>Lima Convention Center&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\"><strong> ADDRESS:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/S6Ab7cZVh8CZRR9G9\" class=\"ek-link\">Av. de la Arqueolog\u00eda 206, San Borja 15021, Peru<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>STRATEGIC LOCATION:<\/strong> The event will take place at the National Cultural Center (CCN) in San Isidro, near the National Museum and the Ministry of Education.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#657d41\"><strong>HOW TO GET THERE&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\"><strong>From Jorge Ch\u00e1vez Airport (45-60 min)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\ude95 Taxi: Services like Taxi Green, Uber, or Cabify.&nbsp;<br>\ud83d\ude8c Bus: Airport Express Lima to San Isidro + taxi.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\"><strong>From Miraflores (25-30 min)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\ude95 Taxi or ride-hailing apps.&nbsp;<br>\ud83d\ude8c Red Corridor: Javier Prado stop \u2192 Get off at Av. Aviaci\u00f3n.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\"><strong>From San Isidro (15-20 min)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\ude95 Taxi or ride-hailing apps.&nbsp;<br>\ud83d\ude87 Train: Canaval y Moreyra Station \u2192 La Cultura Station.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\"><strong>From Downtown Lima (20-30 min)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\ude95 Taxi or ride-hailing apps.&nbsp;<br>\ud83d\ude8c Blue\/Red Corridor to Av. Javier Prado.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-5\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab5\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BANNER-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26405\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#d77b00\"><strong>FAIRTRADE COCOA TASTING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">he <strong>First Fairtrade Cacao Tasting<\/strong> is part of the <strong>3rd Edition of the Fairtrade Cacao Forum<\/strong> and will take place on the third day of the event, alongside the <strong>Lima Chocolate Salon<\/strong>. Attendees will explore the flavors and aromas of Peruvian cacao, highlighting its quality and increasing its visibility among key industry players.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 11:30 AM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Lima Convention Center, Peru<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#657d41\"><strong>WHY PARTICIPATE?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Learn<\/strong> sensory evaluation techniques using the methodology recognized by <strong>Cacao of Excellence<\/strong>, organizers of the <strong>Cacao Awards<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discover<\/strong> best practices for improving cacao quality and achieving outstanding sensory profiles.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Receive<\/strong> direct feedback on the cacao beans tasted, providing valuable insights for your business.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Network<\/strong> with producers, international buyers, and key market players.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#657d41\"><strong>COCOA TO TASTE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">The tasting will feature a diverse selection of <strong>high-quality cacao<\/strong> from different regions of Peru:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>San Mart\u00edn<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Hu\u00e1nuco<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Ucayali<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Cusco<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Ayacucho<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Jun\u00edn<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Amazonas<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Madre de Dios<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Piura<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\">Are you a <strong>Fairtrade-certified organization<\/strong> and want to showcase your cacao at the tasting? Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:raul.f@clac-comerciojusto.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>raul.f@clac-comerciojusto.org&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-6\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab6\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#d77b00\"><strong>PRODUCTION DATA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the most relevant data on Fairtrade cocoa production in Latin America and the Caribbean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ENG_InfoCocoaCLAC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"695\" src=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ENG_InfoCocoaCLAC-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ENG_InfoCocoaCLAC-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ENG_InfoCocoaCLAC--300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ENG_InfoCocoaCLAC--768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clac-comerciojusto.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ENG_InfoCocoaCLAC--600x417.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-7\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab7\">\n<p>Welcome to our&nbsp;<strong>III Fairtrade Cocoa Forum<\/strong>, we are excited to welcome you in Lima, Peru.&nbsp; As a first step, you will need to complete this form to register your participation. Please read carefully and answer all the questions. The information will be included in our registration database and within 10 working days a link will be sent to your email to make the payment for your registration. 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