The local cocoa industry in Indonesia, once vibrant and flourishing, had been struggling. Farmers faced numerous challenges, from declining yields to fluctuating prices, which made cocoa farming less attractive. Recognizing this, Sulamina Chocolate aimed to support local farmers and create a market for high-quality cocoa, thereby helping to rejuvenate the industry. Thus, in 2017, Sulamina Chocolate was born with a mission to produce world-class chocolate while fostering sustainable economic growth in its community.

In a world where access to proper nutrition seems out of reach, initiatives aimed at improving household nutrition are needed. This is why the story of a local businessman who visited the Center for Entrepreneurial Food Producers in Indonesia to learn how to promote consumption of the Chaya plant is worth sharing.

With 45% of the population living in rural areas, the poverty gap between rural and urban living is large. The agricultural industry only accounts for 5% of the country’s economy. Farming in Kazakhstan has several hinderances such as 90% of their farm equipment is over 10 years old and needs to be replaced. Growing fruit trees is one option to utilize land without the need for large farming equipment.