Widya Erti Indonesia Promotes Cocoa Downstream Processing in Toraja; Farmers Are Trained in Chocolate Production That Reflects Local Cultural Identity

Tana Toraja, July 16, 2026 – Most cocoa farmers in Indonesia still sell their harvest as raw beans, so they have not yet derived optimal added value from the products they produce. In fact, processing raw materials into ready-to-consume products can increase farmers’ incomes while strengthening the rural economy if done collectively. To address this challenge…