To'ak Chocolate

🌍 Who bears the burden of sustainability? 🌱 The European Union Deforestation Regulation (#EUDR) is a significant step toward protecting our planet by ensuring that commodities like coffee and cocoa are sourced sustainably. However, its implementation raises critical questions: Whose problem is it to solve, and how can we ensure fair solutions for all stakeholders? In the thought-provoking article “EUDR: Whose Problem, Whose Solution?” by Kristy Leissle from African Cocoa Marketplace, Inc. and Orijins co-founder Salla Mankinen, the challenges and opportunities of EUDR are examined in depth. ✍️ Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eAg7CQv7 Our mission is to simplify compliance through innovative tools, empowering producers to meet EUDR standards while promoting #environmentalprotection and fair market access. By addressing these challenges collaboratively, we can create a future where sustainability works for everyone. Thomas Gmeiner Teemu Hurmeranta Gioia Lelli Elijah Kilzer

Last week, we participated in an insightful breakfast event in #Zurich hosted by Brainforest, where we could introduce Orijin once more! Building on those conversations, we’re excited to join the #Slush week for another opportunity to connect and share our mission. We’ve been invited to participate in a side event panel hosted by Tech Nordic Advocates and Google, spotlighting female founders driving global impact. Salla Mankinen, our founder, will be sharing insights on Orijin’s mission to empower sustainability and simplify compliance with the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (#EUDR). 🌍✨ The event will also feature an inspiring workshop celebrating and supporting the future of women in entrepreneurship. 📍 Where? UNICEF Office of Innovation, Helsinki 📅 When? Wednesday, Nov 20 | 14:30 – 19:00 🔔 Will you be attending? Let's meet at Slush! Thomas Gmeiner Teemu Hurmeranta Camille Accolas Gioia Lelli

Have you heard of To'ak Chocolate before? 🍫 ➡️ Since 2013, To’ak has been paying farmers 3-8 times the market rate, championing fair trade and helping preserve #Ecuador’s rich #biodiversity. Now, for the first time, they’re opening their doors to investors through Wefunder. An incredible opportunity to join the journey of To’ak Chocolate on their mission to blend sustainable #cacao farming with conservation. In partnership with TMA - Third Millennium Alliance, To’ak is not only producing world-class chocolate but also creating a regenerative model for cacao cultivation to counter rising market pressures that lead to deforestation. 🤝 Are you ready to make an impact through chocolate? Invest from as little as $100 and help shape the future of chocolate: wefunder.com/toak Let’s partner in regenerating nature, one delicious bar at a time!  Thomas Gmeiner Camille Accolas Ben O'Sullivan Dennise Valencia Carl Schweizer James Le Compte

We were delighted to share our community-based conservation and regenerative cacao projects with everyone last night at the Regen Network Development PBC event of #COP16! It was great to see so many familiar faces and meet many new friends and colleagues working to support #regenerative communities around the world. Thank you to everyone who attended our chocolate tasting event that was supported by our partners at To'ak Chocolate! If you missed it, here’s a great article that describes our Regenerative Cacao program in Ecuador: https://lnkd.in/eeY4H_rm

Our partnership with To'ak Chocolate has yielded some delicious and visually stunning results over the years. Pictured here: our recent collaboration using salt and oranges, right from camp. 🍊🌊 Guests of Galapagos Safari Camp are invited to participate in a chocolate tasting during their stay, but for those who aren't traveling with us in the near future—don't dismay. You can also purchase To'ak online. We are likely biased, but we think this would make a particularly flavorful and thoughtful gift this holiday season! #GalapagosIslands #Foodie #Foodies #FoodieLife #FoodieEcuador #FoodieVacation #FoodieExperience #Chocolate #LocalChocolate #LocallySourced #SustainableDining #HonestDining #CNTraveler #StockingStuffer #AFARMag #GalapagosSafariCamp #ToakChocolate

Our partnership with To'ak Chocolate has yielded some delicious and visually stunning results over the years. Pictured here: our recent collaboration using salt and oranges, right from camp. 🍊🌊 Guests of Galapagos Safari Camp are invited to participate in a chocolate tasting during their stay, but for those who aren't traveling with us in the near future—don't dismay. You can also purchase To'ak online. We are likely biased, but we think this would make a particularly flavorful and thoughtful gift this holiday season! #GalapagosIslands #Foodie #Foodies #FoodieLife #FoodieEcuador #FoodieVacation #FoodieExperience #Chocolate #LocalChocolate #LocallySourced #SustainableDining #HonestDining #CNTraveler #StockingStuffer #AFARMag #GalapagosSafariCamp #ToakChocolate