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Empower Producers

Ensure Fair Revenue

Strengthen Supply Chains

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Trusted by top agriculture leader

The Problem We're Solving

Traditional supply chains are designed to extract value from producers. While chocolate generates $130+ billion globally, cocoa farmers receive less than 6% of final product value. We're working to change this by fostering direct partnerships supported by technology designed to automate equity.

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Who We Are

Powering Farms with Clean, Circular Energy

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Who We Are

We are building a circular economy model designed for growth — one that puts producers first. Our model shares revenue directly with the producers of raw materials and the creators who help spread our story. By sharing value with farmers, makers, and creators, we’re fueling circular economies where growth feeds the circle. Starting with cocoa. Scaling globally.

Experience the Difference

Try premium cocoa products that create measurable producer impact. Every purchase funds infrastructure today and supports our development of automated revenue sharing for tomorrow.

What You're Supporting:

Direct producer partnerships across 3 countries

Infrastructure that improves quality and income

Technology platform development

Transparent, trackable impact

Experience the Difference

Try premium cocoa products that create measurable producer impact. Every purchase funds infrastructure today and supports our development of automated revenue sharing for tomorrow.

What You're Supporting:

Direct producer partnerships across 3 countries

Infrastructure that improves quality and income

Technology platform development

Transparent, trackable impact

Experience the Difference

Try premium cocoa products that create measurable producer impact. Every purchase funds infrastructure today and supports our development of automated revenue sharing for tomorrow.

What You're Supporting:

Direct producer partnerships across 3 countries

Infrastructure that improves quality and income

Technology platform development

Transparent, trackable impact

Partner With Us

Join organizations developing the future of ethical commerce. We're seeking NGOs, cooperatives, technology partners, retailers, and corporate collaborators.

Partnership Opportunities:

Producer cooperative partnerships

Technology development collaboration

Product distribution and retail

Supply chain innovation

Partner With Us

Join organizations developing the future of ethical commerce. We're seeking NGOs, cooperatives, technology partners, retailers, and corporate collaborators.

Partnership Opportunities:

Producer cooperative partnerships

Technology development collaboration

Product distribution and retail

Supply chain innovation

Partner With Us

Join organizations developing the future of ethical commerce. We're seeking NGOs, cooperatives, technology partners, retailers, and corporate collaborators.

Partnership Opportunities:

Producer cooperative partnerships

Technology development collaboration

Product distribution and retail

Supply chain innovation

Invest in the Future

Fund the platform we're developing to revolutionize how ethical commerce operates. Innovative technology approach with active producer partnerships and clear path to scale.

Investment Highlights:

Automated revenue-sharing platform launching 2026

€20K+ producer investment in pilot phase

Scalable across multiple raw material industries

Experienced team with digital expertise

Invest in the Future

Fund the platform we're developing to revolutionize how ethical commerce operates. Innovative technology approach with active producer partnerships and clear path to scale.

Investment Highlights:

Automated revenue-sharing platform launching 2026

€20K+ producer investment in pilot phase

Scalable across multiple raw material industries

Experienced team with digital expertise

Invest in the Future

Fund the platform we're developing to revolutionize how ethical commerce operates. Innovative technology approach with active producer partnerships and clear path to scale.

Investment Highlights:

Automated revenue-sharing platform launching 2026

€20K+ producer investment in pilot phase

Scalable across multiple raw material industries

Experienced team with digital expertise

What Makes Us Different

We're not just paying better prices—we're developing infrastructure that will automatically share ongoing revenue with producers starting in 2026. Until then, every product sale funds direct producer infrastructure investments, demonstrating our commitment as we build toward automation.

We're not just paying better prices—we're developing infrastructure that will automatically share ongoing revenue with producers starting in 2026. Until then, every product sale funds direct producer infrastructure investments, demonstrating our commitment as we build toward automation.

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SERVICES WE OFFER

Experience the Difference

Try premium cocoa products that create measurable producer impact. Every purchase funds infrastructure today and supports our development of automated revenue sharing for tomorrow.

Waste-to-Energy Conversion

Our expert engineers design custom biogas systems to maximize gas output, and reduce emissions

Waste-to-Energy Conversion

Our expert engineers design custom biogas systems to maximize gas output, and reduce emissions

Waste-to-Energy Conversion

Our expert engineers design custom biogas systems to maximize gas output, and reduce emissions

Biogas Plant Installation

From site assessment to commissioning, we deliver full-scale biogas plant setups that are efficient, and durable

Biogas Plant Installation

From site assessment to commissioning, we deliver full-scale biogas plant setups that are efficient, and durable

Biogas Plant Installation

From site assessment to commissioning, we deliver full-scale biogas plant setups that are efficient, and durable

Biofertilizer Recovery & Soil Enrichment

We upgrade outdated components and integrate modern technologies to improve efficiency and capacity

Biofertilizer Recovery & Soil Enrichment

We upgrade outdated components and integrate modern technologies to improve efficiency and capacity

Biofertilizer Recovery & Soil Enrichment

We upgrade outdated components and integrate modern technologies to improve efficiency and capacity

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Support Our Work

Support Our Mission for Regenerative Impact

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“Premium cocoa products funding producer infrastructure"

Advocate

“Share our story and educate others Every action creates impact. Every choice matters"

Invest

“Fund the technology platform"

Partner

“Collaborate on scaling ethical commerce"

Donate

“Support our mission development"

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OUR VERIFIED IMFACT

Regenerating Land, Empowering People, Creating Lasting Change

Regenerating Land, Empowering People, Creating Lasting Change

Take a quick look at the intricate implementation process as our contributions grow everyday

Take a quick look at the intricate implementation process as our contributions grow everyday

4 Hectares Restored + 9,000 Trees Planted

Transforming degraded land into thriving agroforestry systems—restoring soil health, supporting biodiversity, and creating climate-resilient ecosystems across three countries.

4 Hectares Restored + 9,000 Trees Planted

Transforming degraded land into thriving agroforestry systems—restoring soil health, supporting biodiversity, and creating climate-resilient ecosystems across three countries.

4 Hectares Restored + 9,000 Trees Planted

Transforming degraded land into thriving agroforestry systems—restoring soil health, supporting biodiversity, and creating climate-resilient ecosystems across three countries.

30+ Producers Empowered

From Mexico to Bolivia to Ivory Coast, we're nurturing lasting partnerships with cocoa farming communities as we develop our circular model.

30+ Producers Empowered

From Mexico to Bolivia to Ivory Coast, we're nurturing lasting partnerships with cocoa farming communities as we develop our circular model.

30+ Producers Empowered

From Mexico to Bolivia to Ivory Coast, we're nurturing lasting partnerships with cocoa farming communities as we develop our circular model.

€20,000 Direct Investment

Funded through our product sales and founder investment, we are contributing to real community impact while developing the infrastructure for automated revenue-sharing innovation.

€20,000 Direct Investment

Funded through our product sales and founder investment, we are contributing to real community impact while developing the infrastructure for automated revenue-sharing innovation.

€20,000 Direct Investment

Funded through our product sales and founder investment, we are contributing to real community impact while developing the infrastructure for automated revenue-sharing innovation.

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BENEFITS

Practical Solutions for Real Farm Challenges

Every project begins with listening to farmers. Together, we design practical, lasting solutions that strengthen both productivity and community resilience ensuring every investment directly improves livelihoods.

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Field Assessment

We start by working alongside farmers to understand local challenges from soil degradation to post-harvest bottlenecks identifying the most effective interventions for each community.

Field Assessment

We start by working alongside farmers to understand local challenges from soil degradation to post-harvest bottlenecks identifying the most effective interventions for each community.

Field Assessment

We start by working alongside farmers to understand local challenges from soil degradation to post-harvest bottlenecks identifying the most effective interventions for each community.

Collaborative Design

Projects are co-created with our cooperative and NGO partners, combining local expertise with sustainable engineering to ensure solutions are relevant, resilient, and built to last.

Collaborative Design

Projects are co-created with our cooperative and NGO partners, combining local expertise with sustainable engineering to ensure solutions are relevant, resilient, and built to last.

Collaborative Design

Projects are co-created with our cooperative and NGO partners, combining local expertise with sustainable engineering to ensure solutions are relevant, resilient, and built to last.

Community Construction

All infrastructure from drying facilities to fermentation boxes is built by local teams using regional materials. This approach keeps investment within the community and strengthens ownership from day one.

Community Construction

All infrastructure from drying facilities to fermentation boxes is built by local teams using regional materials. This approach keeps investment within the community and strengthens ownership from day one.

Community Construction

All infrastructure from drying facilities to fermentation boxes is built by local teams using regional materials. This approach keeps investment within the community and strengthens ownership from day one.

Integration & Training

Once construction is complete, we provide hands-on training and follow-up support to ensure farmers maximize quality, increase income, and sustain long-term growth.

Integration & Training

Once construction is complete, we provide hands-on training and follow-up support to ensure farmers maximize quality, increase income, and sustain long-term growth.

Integration & Training

Once construction is complete, we provide hands-on training and follow-up support to ensure farmers maximize quality, increase income, and sustain long-term growth.

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SEE OUR PROJECTS

Premium cocoa products funding circular economy development.

Through The Cocoa Circle, we're piloting our circular model in the cocoa industry. Every bag of cocoa powder, every package of nibs, every bar of ceremonial cacao funds direct producer partnerships while supporting the technology platform development for revenue sharing launching in 2026.

Bolivia Agroforestry Transformation

Partnering with Sicirec cooperative to support farmers transitioning from soil-depleting rice monocultures to sustainable cocoa agroforestry. Comprehensive support including trees, processing infrastructure, and equipment through community lending programs.

€13,769 Investment

20+ Farmers

8,000 Trees

Bolivia Agroforestry Transformation

Partnering with Sicirec cooperative to support farmers transitioning from soil-depleting rice monocultures to sustainable cocoa agroforestry. Comprehensive support including trees, processing infrastructure, and equipment through community lending programs.

€13,769 Investment

20+ Farmers

8,000 Trees

Bolivia Agroforestry Transformation

Partnering with Sicirec cooperative to support farmers transitioning from soil-depleting rice monocultures to sustainable cocoa agroforestry. Comprehensive support including trees, processing infrastructure, and equipment through community lending programs.

€13,769 Investment

20+ Farmers

8,000 Trees

Mexico Land Restoration

Supporting the transformation of overgrown, degraded land into productive cocoa farms while developing community-shared drying facilities that improve quality and strengthen cooperative networks.

€4,200 Investment

6 Farms

4 Hectares Restored

Mexico Land Restoration

Supporting the transformation of overgrown, degraded land into productive cocoa farms while developing community-shared drying facilities that improve quality and strengthen cooperative networks.

€4,200 Investment

6 Farms

4 Hectares Restored

Mexico Land Restoration

Supporting the transformation of overgrown, degraded land into productive cocoa farms while developing community-shared drying facilities that improve quality and strengthen cooperative networks.

€4,200 Investment

6 Farms

4 Hectares Restored

Ivory Coast Community Infrastructure

Investing in shared drying infrastructure serving entire cooperatives, prioritizing community benefit over individual farm improvements.

€2,200 Investment

Multiple Families

2 Facilities

Ivory Coast Community Infrastructure

Investing in shared drying infrastructure serving entire cooperatives, prioritizing community benefit over individual farm improvements.

€2,200 Investment

Multiple Families

2 Facilities

Ivory Coast Community Infrastructure

Investing in shared drying infrastructure serving entire cooperatives, prioritizing community benefit over individual farm improvements.

€2,200 Investment

Multiple Families

2 Facilities

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OUR BLOG

Our latest insights

Green Fern

The Science Behind Biogas

A breakdown of the anaerobic digestion process and why it works so well on farms.

General

Jan 28, 2025

Green Fern

The Science Behind Biogas

A breakdown of the anaerobic digestion process and why it works so well on farms.

General

Jan 28, 2025

Green Fern

The Science Behind Biogas

A breakdown of the anaerobic digestion process and why it works so well on farms.

General

Jan 28, 2025

Green Fern

How Biofertilizer Can Restore Soil Health Naturally

hemical fertilizers degrade the soil. Learn how biogas byproducts offer a regenerative solution.

Clean Energy

Jan 28, 2025

Green Fern

How Biofertilizer Can Restore Soil Health Naturally

hemical fertilizers degrade the soil. Learn how biogas byproducts offer a regenerative solution.

Clean Energy

Jan 28, 2025

Green Fern

How Biofertilizer Can Restore Soil Health Naturally

hemical fertilizers degrade the soil. Learn how biogas byproducts offer a regenerative solution.

Clean Energy

Jan 28, 2025

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TESTIMONIALS

Trusted by Leading Agricultural Innovators

“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”

Cooper Geidt

“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”

Cooper Geidt

“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”

Cooper Geidt

“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”

Maria

“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”

Maria

“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”

Maria

“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”

James Garry

“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”

James Garry

“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”

James Garry

“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”

Sabrina Kay

“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”

Sabrina Kay

“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”

Sabrina Kay

“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”

Mercy Gomes

“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”

Mercy Gomes

“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”

Mercy Gomes

“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”

Jason Roy

“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”

Jason Roy

“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”

Jason Roy

“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”

Garry Bones

“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”

Garry Bones

“A team of young people who wake up the market, have expertise in-house and gain experience in the field, offer a tailor-made solution to the customer.”

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Vision Statement

What We Can Create Together

A fairer way of doing business.

“Where technology ensures producers finally share in the prosperity they create. Where every purchase creates measurable positive change for communities. Where transparency isn't a marketing claim—it's built into the infrastructure.”

“We're developing this vision with cocoa as our pilot. Tomorrow, we aim to scale it globally across industries where producers of raw materials are disconnected from the value they create. Coffee, textiles, artisan goods, agriculture—any supply chain involving raw material producers can benefit from automated equity.

This is the future we're cultivating. And it starts with your choice today.”

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OUR PARTNERS

Building Change Together

We work with established NGOs and cooperatives who have deep producer relationships and proven track records:

Sicirec Bolivia - Supporting 2,000+ farmers in agroforestry transition

Sicirec Bolivia - Supporting 2,000+ farmers in agroforestry transition

Sicirec Bolivia - Supporting 2,000+ farmers in agroforestry transition

Progreso (Ivory Coast) - Community development and producer support

Progreso (Ivory Coast) - Community development and producer support

Progreso (Ivory Coast) - Community development and producer support

CAMAYE & CAADI Cooperatives - Organic cocoa production networks

CAMAYE & CAADI Cooperatives - Organic cocoa production networks

CAMAYE & CAADI Cooperatives - Organic cocoa production networks

Mexican Farmer Cooperatives - Generational agroforestry expertise

Mexican Farmer Cooperatives - Generational agroforestry expertise

Mexican Farmer Cooperatives - Generational agroforestry expertise

University partners

University partners

University partners

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between The Circle Initiative and The Cocoa Circle?
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The Circle Initiative is our technology platform and circular economy model — a revolutionary system enabling automated revenue sharing across industries. The Cocoa Circle is our first brand and proof of concept, offering premium cocoa products while building the infrastructure that powers this automated revenue-sharing model — a real-world demonstration before global scale.

How does automated revenue sharing actually work?
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Every purchase instantly triggers our platform to distribute predetermined percentages directly to the farmers and cooperatives who produced it. By removing intermediaries, technology ensures transparent, trackable benefits for producers. Launching in 2025, the platform is already supported by current Cocoa Circle sales, which fund direct infrastructure investments — proving our impact even before full automation begins.

Why isn't your revenue sharing live yet?
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Building revolutionary technology takes time and capital. As a startup, we fund development through product sales and founder investment. Instead of making empty promises, we invest in farmer infrastructure today while developing the platform for automated revenue sharing tomorrow. Our 2024 projects demonstrate real impact, with the full technology launch coming in 2025.

What makes you different from fair trade?
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Fair Trade vs. The Circle Initiative Fair Trade: Complex certifications, delayed premiums through intermediaries, minimal value reaching farmers. The Circle Initiative: Direct partnerships, automated revenue sharing, real-time transparency, farmers as business partners sharing in ongoing success. We’re not replacing fair trade — we’re evolving ethical commerce by using technology to automate what certifications promised.

Can other brands use your technology?
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Yes—that's the vision. Once the model is proven with cocoa, our platform can expand to enable ethical commerce across industries. Brands committed to genuine producer equity can license the technology, turning ethical sourcing from a niche choice into an automatic industry standard.

How do you choose which projects to fund?
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We partner with established NGOs and cooperatives that have deep farmer relationships. Projects are selected collaboratively based on: Farmer-identified needs, not assumptions Immediate potential to improve livelihoods Community-shared infrastructure for maximum impact Proven partner track records As a startup, we invest where resources create the greatest farmer benefit, scaling project capacity proportionally as we grow.

What's your ultimate goal?
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Our Mission & 2030 Vision Mission: Transform global commerce to create shared prosperity and prove that technology-enabled circular economy principles deliver superior outcomes for producers, consumers, and businesses. Vision by 2030: Scale the platform across industries so ethical commerce becomes automatic, with thousands of producers receiving automated revenue shares, showing that business can drive powerful, equitable change.

How can I get involved?
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Consumers: Buy cocoa products that create measurable impact while supporting platform development Partners: Collaborate on technology, distribution, or impact scaling Investors: Fund the platform that will revolutionize ethical commerce globally Advocates: Share our story and educate others about better business models

Are you a non-profit?
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No—we're a social enterprise. Unlike non-profits that rely on donations, we create sustainable business models that generate profit and social impact. Our approach proves you don’t have to choose between profitability and producer prosperity — technology makes both possible.

What if farmers don't want to participate?
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We work only with farmers who choose to partner. Every relationship begins with conversation: What do you need? How can we support your goals? Collaboration is key — never imposed. Farmers who prefer traditional models are respected, while we engage with those ready to explore new, equitable approaches together.

What's the difference between The Circle Initiative and The Cocoa Circle?
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The Circle Initiative is our technology platform and circular economy model — a revolutionary system enabling automated revenue sharing across industries. The Cocoa Circle is our first brand and proof of concept, offering premium cocoa products while building the infrastructure that powers this automated revenue-sharing model — a real-world demonstration before global scale.

How does automated revenue sharing actually work?
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Every purchase instantly triggers our platform to distribute predetermined percentages directly to the farmers and cooperatives who produced it. By removing intermediaries, technology ensures transparent, trackable benefits for producers. Launching in 2025, the platform is already supported by current Cocoa Circle sales, which fund direct infrastructure investments — proving our impact even before full automation begins.

Why isn't your revenue sharing live yet?
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Building revolutionary technology takes time and capital. As a startup, we fund development through product sales and founder investment. Instead of making empty promises, we invest in farmer infrastructure today while developing the platform for automated revenue sharing tomorrow. Our 2024 projects demonstrate real impact, with the full technology launch coming in 2025.

What makes you different from fair trade?
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Fair Trade vs. The Circle Initiative Fair Trade: Complex certifications, delayed premiums through intermediaries, minimal value reaching farmers. The Circle Initiative: Direct partnerships, automated revenue sharing, real-time transparency, farmers as business partners sharing in ongoing success. We’re not replacing fair trade — we’re evolving ethical commerce by using technology to automate what certifications promised.

Can other brands use your technology?
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Yes—that's the vision. Once the model is proven with cocoa, our platform can expand to enable ethical commerce across industries. Brands committed to genuine producer equity can license the technology, turning ethical sourcing from a niche choice into an automatic industry standard.

How do you choose which projects to fund?
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We partner with established NGOs and cooperatives that have deep farmer relationships. Projects are selected collaboratively based on: Farmer-identified needs, not assumptions Immediate potential to improve livelihoods Community-shared infrastructure for maximum impact Proven partner track records As a startup, we invest where resources create the greatest farmer benefit, scaling project capacity proportionally as we grow.

What's your ultimate goal?
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Our Mission & 2030 Vision Mission: Transform global commerce to create shared prosperity and prove that technology-enabled circular economy principles deliver superior outcomes for producers, consumers, and businesses. Vision by 2030: Scale the platform across industries so ethical commerce becomes automatic, with thousands of producers receiving automated revenue shares, showing that business can drive powerful, equitable change.

How can I get involved?
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Consumers: Buy cocoa products that create measurable impact while supporting platform development Partners: Collaborate on technology, distribution, or impact scaling Investors: Fund the platform that will revolutionize ethical commerce globally Advocates: Share our story and educate others about better business models

Are you a non-profit?
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No—we're a social enterprise. Unlike non-profits that rely on donations, we create sustainable business models that generate profit and social impact. Our approach proves you don’t have to choose between profitability and producer prosperity — technology makes both possible.

What if farmers don't want to participate?
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We work only with farmers who choose to partner. Every relationship begins with conversation: What do you need? How can we support your goals? Collaboration is key — never imposed. Farmers who prefer traditional models are respected, while we engage with those ready to explore new, equitable approaches together.

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We’ve made impact all over the world

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