Transparent and Deforestation-Free Value Chains: How to Make Brazilian Cocoa Farming more Competitive and Sustainable

This booklet provides a practical introduction to cocoa traceability and sustainability in Brazil’s cocoa sector. It outlines the opportunities and requirements associated with the European Union Deforestation-Free Products Regulation (EUDR), including due diligence and geolocation-based traceability, while highlighting the role of sustainable agroforestry systems in preventing deforestation. The publication also offers guidance, support resources, and interactive tools to help cocoa producers strengthen transparency, resilience, and competitiveness within global value chains.