Industry
Cacao
Timeframe
2024-2025
This initiative creates a fully traceable, EUDR compliant supply chain for Belvas organic chocolate.
By using GS1 standards, like QR codes and digital links, we ensure every cacao bean’s journey—from farms in Peru to shelves in the Netherlands—is transparent, sustainable, and verifiable.
Strategic objectives
Ensure full EUDR compliance
Achieve full traceability of Belvas's organic chocolate, ensuring compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) across the entire supply chain originating from farmers and cooperatives involved in the MiCacao Project in Peru and Columbia.
Implement GS1 compliant standards
Utilize GS1 standards for data consistency throughout the product journey. This means product and location identification (GTIN/GLN) and the tracking of events in the supply chain (EPCIS, EDI) captured in QR codes powered by GS1 with GS1 Digital link to enable seamless tracking and tracing.
Enhance consumer transparency
Empower consumers to trace the complete story of the product, from farm to shelf, by providing easy access to detailed, transparent supply chain information.
Partners driving the change
Micacao Project with Norandino and Acopagro
Peruvian cooperatives advancing sustainable farming and processing.
Ekoplaza
Dutch retailer connecting conscious consumers with traceable chocolate.
Belvas
A pioneer in organic and Fairtrade-certified chocolate.
GS1 Netherlands
Demonstrate what’s possible when industry leaders unite around transparency and sustainability.
Our mission
The trial aims to set a global standard in making supply chains transparent, traceable, and verifiable, which is critical in maintaining sustainability standards. By ensuring full traceability and compliance, we empower businesses to adopt ethical sourcing practices while providing consumers with the confidence that their products meet the highest environmental and social criteria.
Investor view
Market opportunity
The demand for sustainable and traceable food products is growing exponentially, driven by stricter regulations and consumer awareness.
Scalability
Open Cacao Chain is adaptable to various food industries beyond cacao, offering vast expansion potential.
Regulatory advantage
With EUDR compliance becoming a necessity, we help position businesses for future-proof growth.
Let's collaborate!
Let’s discuss how your business can lead in traceability and meet compliance requirements. Get in touch with us today to start building a transparent and sustainable supply chain.