Knowledge Hub

Welcome to the Good Chocolate Hub’s Knowledge Hub!
Here, you’ll find everything you want to know about the world of cocoa and chocolate – up-to-date, insightful, and inspiring. Dive into in-depth background features, breaking industry news, and engaging blog articles covering topics like human rights, environmental impacts, living income, sustainable consumption, chocolate indulgence and innovation across the chocolate sector. Discover practical consumer tips for making the chocolate market fairer, and learn more about our ongoing commitment to information and advocacy at the Good Chocolate Hub.
Whether you’re curious about the challenges of cocoa farming, want to explore the latest in sustainable production, or are seeking new perspectives on chocolate, the Knowledge Hub brings together expertise and experience for consumers, students, and professionals alike. Here, you’ll find thought-provoking content, resources for deeper exploration, and ideas for how you can take action towards a fairer and more sustainable chocolate world.

Is there a topic you’d love to see covered, or breaking news from the industry you think deserves attention? We’d love to hear from you! Contact us anytime at office@goodchocolatehub.org and share your suggestions—your input helps shape a better chocolate future.
Blog
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5 September

Documentary: Reclaiming Cocoa

Philippe Stalder’s documentary film ‘Reclaiming Cocoa’ offers an in-depth investigative look at the complex and often problematic cocoa value chain between Ghana and Switzerland.

Topics
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28 August

Living Income

A living income is a crucial concept in the cocoa sector, referring to the net annual income required for a household in a particular place to afford a decent standard of living for all members of…

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18 August

Good Chocolate Hub at EuroBean Chemnitz – honest chocolate, enlightenment and the legacy of Karl Marx

Chemnitz – the city best known to many for its huge Karl Marx monument. ‘Nischel’, as the people of Chemnitz affectionately call it, still towers solemnly over the square. Just nearby, in the impressive Industrial Museum,…

News
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24 July

My Experience on the Ethical Chocolate Tour

Get a real taste of responsible chocolate through the eyes of Denis who joined our Ethical Chocolate Tour. Dive into highlights and insights from a first-hand review.

Chocolate Tips for You

Discover how you can support a fairer and more equitable chocolate world with a few simple tips.

Blog
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21 July

Swiss chocolate and the invention of a national identity

Hardly any other product symbolises Switzerland internationally as much as chocolate. The image of green Alps, happy cows and technical innovation symbolises quality and purity – and yet it is a carefully constructed narrative. So what…

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