With an ever increasing demand for chocolate, the amount of farm land dedicated to growing cocoa is rising year over year. Organic waste in the industry is currently poorly managed and leads to Black Pod disease which is a major threat to farmers and cocoa production. OPC is transforming that waste into an economically viable product that is renewable and sustainable. As more chocolate is produced, more cocoa husk will become available for processing.

Potassium carbonate is produced ordinarily through a chemical synthesis, typically either consuming significant amounts of electricity or generating significant amounts of waste. It is used in many products in many different industries, from glass production to pharmaceuticals. Every tonne of organically sourced potassium carbonate produced by OPC will contribute to reducing this energy waste while enhancing the lives of cocoa farmers worldwide.

Rotting, empty cocoa husks can seriously threaten the health of an entire cocoa plantation. Until now there has never been a viable solution to remove and manage the waste the chocolate industry produces after each harvest.

Empty pods now have economic value, bringing jobs and extra income to local farmers. Preventing rotting pods will also increase crop yields for farmers, creating additional incentives to collect and manage waste appropriately.