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Dr. Torben Erbrath

Dr. Torben Erbrath is the managing director of the Cocoa and Chocolate Goods division at the Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI). In this role, he represents the interests of the German chocolate industry and is actively involved in various organizations, including the German Cocoa and Chocolate Industry Foundation and the Forum for Sustainable Cocoa.

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"We didn't even make it halfway"

Interview with Claudia Brück and Torben Erbrath

The demand for fair-trade cocoa is growing – but how is the industry responding? In an interview, Claudia Brück, Executive Board Member of Fairtrade Germany, and Dr. Torben Erbrath, Managing Director of the Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry, discuss progress as well as challenges, and why real change can only be achieved through long-term commitment along the entire supply chain.

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