date:Jul 04, 2012
ld destroy the polyphenols, thereby reducing potential health benefits.
Current traceability misses cocoa farming stages
The review said that the implementation of traceability systems was gaining traction as a result of growing concerns over food quality and safety.
The EU has even legislated on traceability for certain foods , however as most cocoa beans are produced outside the EU in West Africa, the regulations do not apply to actors at the start of the cocoa supply chain.
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