In this insightful interview, Loren Stoddard discusses the complexities of supply chains in the chocolate industry, the impact of consumer awareness, and innovative solutions to combat child labor and unethical practices. Discover how education, regulation, and creative storytelling can drive positive change in global markets.

Keywords:

Supply Chain, Chocolate Industry, Child Labor, Consumer Awareness, Ethical Sourcing, Supply Chain Transparency, Sustainable Development, Global Trade, Food Industry, Social Responsibility, Stakeholder Prosperity Assurance, Enlightened Self-Interest, Supply Chain Transparency

• Supply chain management in chocolate industry
• Impact of consumer awareness on ethical sourcing
• Solutions to child labor and unethical practices in supply chains

Action items

• Hire B Global by Design to re-think your supply chain to make it more socially sustainable and productive

• Ask where your chocolate comes from and demand transparency

• Support brands that prioritize ethical sourcing

Advocate for regulations requiring origin labeling of products

Educate consumers about supply chain issues in everyday products

resources:

Veridicor - https://veridicor.com

Blood Diamond (Movie) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0332379/

Caputo's Markets - https://caputos.com

Slavery Free Chocolate - https://slaveryfreechocolate.org

Mary's Meals - https://www.marysmeals.org

Keebler Elves (Fictional) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keebler

Blood Diamond (Documentary/Film) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0332379/

content type

Cacao Suyo - Loren's favorite chocolate - https://cacaosuyo.pe/en/

Harkin Engel - https://www.slavefreechocolate.org/policy-initiatives-usa

guest links

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/lorenstoddard

Twitter - https://twitter.com/lorenstoddard

Website - https://veridicor.com

B Global by Design - www.bglobalxdesign.org