Laura Ann Sweitzer
Director of Sustainability and Strategic Sourcing | TCHO Chocolate
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Laura Ann Sweitzer, who grew up on a farm in the Midwest and is passionate about sustainability, equity, and flavor in food, is Director of Sustainability and Strategic Sourcing at TCHO Chocolate, a Berkeley-headquartered Fair Trade, B Corp certified company, where she manages “TCHO Source,” the firm’s unique program for addressing challenges in the cocoa supply chain, working directly with farmers, cooperatives and scientists in Africa and South America. Prior to joining TCHO in 2014, Sweitzer spent 5 years working on coffee quality improvement projects in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Panel Presentations:
Chocolate Rebellion: Creating a Global Value Chain Based on Economic Justice
March 27th | 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm