> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://cocoaradar.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Luker pays cacao farmers more and makes its supply chain fully EUDR-compliant - URL: https://cocoaradar.com/luker-pays-cacao-farmers-more-and-makes-its-supply-chain-fully-eudr-compliant/ - Published: 2025-03-26T15:16:59.000Z - Updated: 2025-03-26T15:16:59.000Z - Description: In its 2024 report, the company says cacao prices reached historic highs, benefiting farmers but presenting challenges such as increased transportation costs and stricter regulations on deforestation-free sourcing - Author: Anthony Myers - Tags: Luker Chocolate, eudr, cocoa Colombian sustainable chocolate brand Luker Chocolate said its response to the historically high prices in cacao last year was to pay its farmers 103% of the market price, tripling their incomes and leading to one of Colombia's largest harvests of 73,000 tons of cocoa beans. ​ In its 2024 Progress Report, released today, the company claims that as of October 2024, every piece of chocolate Luker exports to the European Union complies with EUDR regulations on deforestation-free supply chains. ## Sign up for From The Desk of CocoaRadar 'From our desk to yours'. The 'go-to newsletter' for the cocoa industry - sign up today for free and get 35% off an annual plan with this code: 'annual-discount' Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. The company also highlights its adjusted purchasing practices to manage volatility and maintain financial balance. ​Luker supported over 4,300 families through its Chocolate Dream initiative, investing 6% of EBITDA in community projects. ​It also commits to climate-positive practices, aiming for carbon net zero emissions, water and energy conservation, and circular economy principles. Overall, the family-run company said it increased incomes for 1,397 cocoa families by 12%. ​ [‘It’s cocoa time’ - Colombia’s Luker Chocolate is ready for the EUDRThe family-run, sustainable company is a major exporter of cocoa and other chocolate ingredients to Europe and other territories, supplying many private-label brands and independent chocolatiers![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/e5/42e56cb4-2135-4886-b7a8-860153b64965/content/images/icon/sophie-LOGO-FINAL_WEB-95.png)From The Desk of CocoaRadarAnthony Myers![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/e5/42e56cb4-2135-4886-b7a8-860153b64965/content/images/thumbnail/thumbnail_Luker-Chocolate-Sustainability-Report---Yadira-Molina.jpg)](https://cocoaradar.com/colombias-luker-chocolate-is-ready-for-the-eudr/) In her foreword to the report, Julia Ocampo Luker’s VP of Cacao Sourcing and Sustainability writes: “The higher cacao prices had a profound impact on farmers in Colombia, tripling their incomes. This growth empowered them to reinvest in their farms, improve food security, enhance infrastructure, and adopt more sustainable farming practices. ![Image shows Julia Ocampo Luker’s VP of Cacao Sourcing and Sustainability ](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/e5/42e56cb4-2135-4886-b7a8-860153b64965/content/images/2025/03/Julia-Ocampo-Luker.jpg) Julia Ocampo Luker’s VP of Cacao Sourcing and Sustainability. Image: cocoaradar.com “As a result, 2024 marked one of the largest harvests in Colombia’s history, with a total production of 73,000 tons. “At the same time, we worked closely with our clients to navigate the complexities of price volatility and evolving international regulations. By maintaining strong, transparent relationships and providing timely support, we helped our clients confidently manage the uncertainties of a rapidly changing cacao market.” [DOWNLOAD: Anatomy of a Global Cocoa Supply ChainObtain this exclusive and stunning infographic that maps out the complexities of the global cocoa supply chain - along with a 10-page spotlight paper at no cost. Download it today.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/e5/42e56cb4-2135-4886-b7a8-860153b64965/content/images/icon/sophie-LOGO-FINAL_WEB-74.png)From The Desk of CocoaRadarAnthony Myers![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/e5/42e56cb4-2135-4886-b7a8-860153b64965/content/images/thumbnail/310125-Anatomy_Infographic_design-proof_sponge_blur-1.jpg)](https://cocoaradar.com/download-anatomy-of-a-global-cocoa-supply-chain/) Luker claims all its exports to Europe are registered in TRACES, the European Commission's online platform for animal and plant health certification. It also provides comprehensive monitoring and documentation to support compliance with regulations like the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). ​ The system traces cacao from its origin, collecting detailed field data on farming practices, through its transformation in production facilities, and to its final destination. ​ This ensures that every step of Luker Chocolate's cacao supply chain is documented. ​ Luker also announced that it achieved 100% traceability from regional buyers and associations and boosted its circular economy by using 87% recyclable packaging materials and recycling 97% of operational waste. ​ “In response to growing global expectations around sustainability, traceability, and food safety, we have developed new capabilities to ensure compliance and help our clients quickly respond to the ever-changing global regulatory landscape,” said Ocampo. - **Download Luker Chocolate’s 2024 Report** [**here**](https://info.lukerchocolate.com/e/892141/mpaign-Sustainability20Reports/zzqyf/1671137649/h/ZSEz4ycUtbbNZORcYLiEKy3RaMLR4JXTV9bEIUJnCIA?ref=cocoaradar.com)**.** --- **cocoaradar.com is:** - **Official Media Partner -** [**World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting**](https://worldcocoafoundation.org/partnership-meeting/join-us?ref=cocoaradar.com#about) **in São Paulo, Brazil, 19-20 March 2025.** - **Official Media Partner - Amsterdam Sustainable Cocoa Conference,** [**Chocoa**](https://www.chocoa.nl/?ref=cocoaradar.com)**, 4-9 February 2025.** - **'From Our Desk. 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