Will Rapid Testing Save the World’s Chocolate?
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In this special documentary episode, we take a deep dive into the global crisis threatening one of the world’s most beloved treats: chocolate. Cocoa Swollen Shoot Viral Disease (CSSVD) is decimating cocoa crops in West Africa, endangering the livelihoods of millions of farmers and pushing up the price of cocoa to unprecedented levels. Gianpaolo Rando, co-founder of SwissDeCode, breaks down how innovative rapid testing technology could be the solution to save cocoa trees, stop the spread of disease, and secure the future of chocolate.
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