<ul><li>Zaina Gohou, a model and entrepreneur, is disrupting the chocolate industry with her brand Zacao by sourcing beans directly from farmers in West Africa.</li><li>Despite efforts such as the World Cocoa Foundation, reports show that labor abuses, including child labor, are still prevalent in cocoa supply chains, benefitting major corporations at the expense of African farmers.</li><li>Gohou's approach with Zacao focuses on equity, transparency, and combating the colonial legacy in the industry, aiming to empower farmers and create a fair trade model.</li><li>Zacao emphasizes clean, organic chocolate made in Ghana, partnering with family-run farms to pay farmers fairly and support the local economy, aiming to bring positive change to the industry.</li></ul>

How Model-Turned-Entrepreneur Zaina Gohou Is Disrupting The $130B Chocolate Industry With One Bold Idea

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