In this episode, we sit down with the CEO of Alter Eco Foods — the climate-committed chocolate company leading the charge on dynamic agroforestry, fair-trade supply chains, and plastic-free packaging. We dig into how Alter Eco is reinventing the chocolate industry through farmer-first partnerships, carbon-drawdown cacao, and bold sustainability innovations that challenge Big Chocolate to do better. From the realities of sourcing ethical cocoa to the future of compostable wrappers, this conversation offers a candid behind-the-scenes look at how a mission-driven food brand blends impact with indulgence — and why truly sustainable chocolate starts at the soil level.

• How Alter Eco’s CEO defines dynamic agroforestry and why it matters for cacao farmers
• The link between soil health, carbon sequestration, and climate-positive chocolate
• The company’s approach to fair-trade wages, direct farmer partnerships, and long-term community investment
• The challenges and breakthroughs in developing compostable and plastic-free packaging
• Why consumer education is essential to transforming the future of chocolate
• What it takes to scale sustainability without compromising ethics or flavor

When it comes to chocolate, voting with your dollars really does shape the future of the food system. Look for brands investing in soil health, fair wages, and smart packaging — because every bite can be a climate-positive choice.

• 00:00 The Mission of Alter Eco: Sustainability at Its Core
• 04:56 Dynamic Agroforestry: A New (Old) Approach to Farming
• 10:41 Carbon Neutrality: What It Means for Chocolate Production
• 15:43 Innovations in Packaging: Compostable Wrappers in Confectionery
• 21:07 Scaling Sustainably: Balancing Growth and Mission
• 29:19 The Future of Sustainable Snacking
• 40:24 Next Green Thing

Resources

• www.alterecofoods.com

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