EP 1353 César Magaña - What Is Specialty Cacao? - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist"Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" is now available On-Demand for as little as $10 - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"Biochar for Coffee" is open for pre-registration - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" is available now with additional new bonus material, including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsLooking for business advisors or consultants for your business? Get in touch with us here: [email protected]••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 3rd of a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with César Magaña, the Director of Cacao at Belco. In this series, César and host, Lee Safar discuss the cacao industry in 2025.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. The Volatility In The Cacao Market - https://youtu.be/EsfyqLmNFIU2. Who Are The Humans In Cacao? - https://youtu.be/XgUTHax7Mns3. What Is Specialty Cacao? - https://youtu.be/oEo734PXZY44. The Impact Of Specialty Cacao - https://youtu.be/G6q_loujztI5. Who Is The Future Consumer of Cacao - https://youtu.be/5QWY_2uuft0In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and César delve into the ambiguous definitions of specialty cacao and specialty coffee, discussing how these definitions vary according to different perspectives.The episode explores the complexities of defining what makes cacao 'special' and the implications on producers' lives and the environment. Cesar emphasizes the importance of agroforestry, the need for a dignified livelihood for cacao producers, and the significance of clean, high-quality cacao. Tune in to learn more about the challenges and intricacies of the cacao industry, and why it's essential to focus on sustainability and ethical production practices.00:00 Introduction: Defining Specialty Cacao00:34 Support and Subscribe00:56 Cacao in 2025: Industry Perspective01:25 Specialty Cacao vs. Specialty Coffee02:25 Challenges in Defining Specialty Cacao04:31 The Importance of Agroforestry05:26 Economic Realities for Cacao Producers07:16 Certifications and Quality13:42 Future of Cacao Production15:16 Cacao as Medicine17:05 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser Connect with César Magaña and Belco here:• https://www.linkedin.com/in/césar-magaña-b1470b224/• https://www.belco.fr/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist💡Support this podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward📽 Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW🎙 Check out the audio version of our podcast here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify🧐 Find out more about Map It Forward Mastermind Groups here: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoachingLooking for a business advisor for your established coffee business or startup? Email us here:📧 email: [email protected]