5. Conclusion

We've just seen that chocolate is not a simple sweet, but a very special food that requires multiple stages of processing.

From the outset, this bitter ingredient has proved to be a food that contributes to our well-being and therefore our health. Tonic, stimulating and rich in antioxidants, its consumption is still growing rapidly, especially in Asia.

Will this precious "black gold" continue to be so coveted in the years to come?

All the major players in the market, such as Barry-Callebaut, Nestlé and Mondelez, have launched various programs to guarantee 100% traceable cocoa meeting social and environmental sustainability requirements by 2025. These programs aim for a CO ₂ -neutral and forest-positive future, guarantee better support and remuneration for hundreds of thousands...