Ep 81. Veronica Peralta - The Sweet Taste of Ethics

1:00 – The Origins of Paccari03:00 – Empowering Farmers07:00 – Saving Biodiversity08:00 – Distinct Flavors of Place14:00 – Chocolate as Happiness17:00 – The Raw Bar Revolution18:00 – Beyond Business: A Social Mission20:00 – Toward a Chocolate Map of Ecuador23:00 – Economic Challenges and Climate Change27:00 – Environmental Threats at Home31:00 – Ethics and Consumer Power33:00 – Recognition as the World’s Most Ethical Chocolate35:00 – Industry Corruption and Hope for Change39:00 – Knowledge Is PowerLearn more about Paccari chocolate.Read the Ethical Consumer Magazine article (pages 10-17) about Paccari.NB: Paccari is the new spelling of the brand's name. Formerly, it was written as Pacari, which is a Quechua word meaning "nature" or "something that comes from the Earth". The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.