Schoggifestival ehrundredlich on 13 April 2025

Kulturareal Mühle Tiefenbrunnen Zurich, 10am-6pm

European Film Premiere: Reclaiming Cocoa on April 11 at 8 PM!

To kick off the Chocolate Festival, we are presenting the European film premiere of “Reclaiming Cocoa” together with filmmaker Philippe Stalder, followed by a panel discussion.
April 11 at 8 PM at Kino Frame in Zurich.

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The Schoggifestival showcases a new generation of cocoa and chocolate producers, NGOs, and research institutes, combining enjoyment with responsible action.

What to expect:

Chocolate market, panels, workshops, tastings, children’s program, lectures, readings, guests from Ghana, film screening “Reclaiming Cocoa”, chocolate talks, culinary delights, a lot of knowledge about cocoa and chocolate, food and drinks, and more.

Come and find out:

How to taste chocolate
Where the cocoa in chocolate comes from
What cocoa has to do with deforestation
Why a fair cocoa price is important
How you can act responsibly

→ Our program is now online, have a look!

We look forward to seeing you!

The Chocolate Festival ehrundredlich is a unique event that will take place for the fourth time on April 13, 2025, once again at Kulturareal Mühle Tiefenbrunnen in Zurich.

Vision

The Schoggifestival ehrundredlich has a clear vision: We are committed to a fair and sustainable chocolate production. Our goal is to promote an industry based on dignity and respect for all participants in the value chain – from cocoa farmers to chocolate manufacturers to consumers. At the same time, we place great emphasis on protecting the environment and preserving natural resources. We are convinced that responsible production and enjoyment can go hand in hand.

Mission

We at the Chocolate Festival ehrlichlich present a new, mindful generation of cocoa and chocolate production, combining enjoyment with responsible action by:

Telling the stories of the people behind the cocoa, from cocoa farmers to chocolate producers
Offering workshops, lectures, tastings, panel discussions, and other events for children and adults to highlight topics around cocoa and chocolate and present options for action
Hosting a chocolate market where visitors can directly engage with sustainable producers and experience the fine flavors of ethically produced chocolate

Guests from Ghana

We are especially pleased this year to welcome guests from the cocoa-producing country of Ghana, Jeanne Donkoh (Managing Director of Bioko Treats), Issifu Issaka (Cocoa Farmer, Campaigner, Head of Cooperative), and Yayra Glover (Managing Director of Yayra Glover Ltd.). This unique opportunity allows us to bridge the gap between producers and consumers, develop a deeper understanding of the entire chocolate value chain, and promote exchange. Visit the Schoggifestival and meet our guests.

Main Theme of the 2025 Schoggifestival: Deforestation

Cocoa cultivation is one of the main drivers of deforestation in West Africa, particularly in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana. This leads to massive loss of forest areas and continues to threaten biodiversity. At the same time, deforestation accelerates climate change, which in turn endangers the future of cocoa cultivation itself.

The urgency of this issue is underscored by the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which is why we have chosen deforestation as the main theme for the 2025 Schoggifestival, to draw attention to urgent problems, discuss challenges and opportunities, and work on innovative solutions.

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Come to our Networking day

April 12, 2025: Networking Day in Zurich for all exhibitors, program contributors, and interested parties from the Schoggifestival sector (more information). The Schoggifestival team is looking forward to meeting you.