Cacao industry

The cacao industry involves cultivating, harvesting, processing, and trading cacao beans, which are the raw material for chocolate. It primarily supports farmers in countries like Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Indonesia. The industry faces challenges such as fluctuating prices, climate change, and ethical concerns like fair wages and child labor. Processing cacao involves fermenting, drying, roasting, and grinding beans to produce cocoa mass, butter, and powder, which are used in various chocolate products. Overall, the cacao industry is vital for global confectionery and impacts many livelihoods, balancing economic opportunity with social and environmental responsibility.