> ## 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. # Zurich Chocolate Festival shrugs off US tariffs threat to promote best of Swiss chocolatiers - URL: https://cocoaradar.com/zurich-chocolate-festival-shrugs-off-us-tariffs-threat-to-promote-best-of-swiss-chocolatiers/ - Published: 2025-04-11T08:03:46.000Z - Updated: 2025-04-11T08:03:45.000Z - Description: Organisers of this weekend’s Schoggifestival Ehrundredlich in Zurich remain in a positive mood despite the ongoing tensions with Washington - Author: Anthony Myers - Tags: Schoggifestival, chocolate Like many other trading nations, Switzerland will face a blanket US tariff on exports of 10% – until July - instead of the 31% originally announced after President Trump ordered a 90-day tariff pause for most countries. The [Schoggifestival Ehrundredlich](https://schoggifestival.ch/en/program/?ref=cocoaradar.com), organised by [Good Chocolate Hub](https://goodchocolatehub.org/en/home-english/?ref=cocoaradar.com), takes place in Zurich this Sunday, 13 April. They say there is concern about the new tariffs (whatever the rate). Still, for local chocolatiers, the focus remains on the domestic market. [Zurich chocolate festival to premiere Ghana film ‘reclaiming cocoa’Schoggifestival has announced it will screen the European premiere of the independent documentary, which explores the cocoa value chain between Ghana and Switzerland![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/e5/42e56cb4-2135-4886-b7a8-860153b64965/content/images/icon/sophie-LOGO-FINAL_WEB-107.png)From The Desk of CocoaRadarAnthony Myers![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/e5/42e56cb4-2135-4886-b7a8-860153b64965/content/images/thumbnail/csm_Good_Chocolate_Hub_Schoggifestival_1_7c8d1c6617.jpg)](https://cocoaradar.com/zurich-chocolate-festival-to-premiere-ghana-film-reclaiming-cocoa/) Chocosuisse, the Swiss chocolate industry association, expressed initial disappointment on the 31% rate, stating that the tariffs heavily burden exports to the United States and will severely impact the competitiveness of Swiss companies in the US market and create considerable uncertainty. ## Sign up for From The Desk of CocoaRadar 'From our desk to yours'. 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The association said it is working to address these challenges through dialogue with authorities and actively advocating for its members' interests. ### No direct impact for small-scale producers Andrea Hüsser from the [Good Chocolate Hub](https://goodchocolatehub.org/en/home-english/?ref=cocoaradar.com) and a co-organiser of the festival said: “My guess is that for the moment, there should not be a direct impact for the independent and very small producers since they are not exporting. “The high cacao price does not even touch some of them since they have always paid very high prices for their good and traceable cacao.” [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/) ![Image shows the Schoggifestival sustainabilty conference](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/e5/42e56cb4-2135-4886-b7a8-860153b64965/content/images/2025/04/2024_Schoggiefestival_conference.jpg) Check the Schoggifestival website for highlights of the sustainabilty conference. Image: Good Chocoloate Hub ### Deforestation and sustainability The Schoggifestival Ehrundredlich 2025 will focus primarily on deforestation and sustainable chocolate production when it opens for the fourth time in Zurich at the Mühle Tiefenbrunnen cultural area (10am – 6pm). The festival's centerpieces are the diverse chocolate events and the chocolate market featuring small-scale producers catering to industry experts and chocolate enthusiasts. ![Image shows consumers checking out a chocolate stall at Schoggifestival](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/e5/42e56cb4-2135-4886-b7a8-860153b64965/content/images/2025/04/2024_Schoggiefestival_Crop.jpg) The threat of US tariffs will not impact artisan chocolatiers, say Schoggifestival organisers. Image Good Chocolate Hub **Highlights will include:** **Chocolate Market**: Over 25 exhibitors will showcase sustainably produced chocolate, cocoa products, and solutions to combat deforestation. **Programme Highlights:** - **Lectures & Discussions**: How are cocoa farming and deforestation connected? What role does the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) play? - **Guests from Ghana**: Jeanne Donkoh (Bioko Treats), Issifu Issaka (cocoa farmer & activist), and Nana Aduna (Ohene Cocoa) will share firsthand experiences. - **Workshops & Tastings**: From bean-to-bar production to chocolate pairings. - **Children's Programme**: Face painting, treasure hunt, and decorating your own chocolate. "We want to show that chocolate can be produced without exploiting humans and nature," says the Good Chocolate Hub. - **Tickets & Programme: Secure your tickets now and explore the full program at** [**schoggifestival.ch**](http://schoggifestival.ch/?ref=cocoaradar.com)**.** **Cocoaradar.com is the official media partner for this event.** --- [ ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/e5/42e56cb4-2135-4886-b7a8-860153b64965/content/images/2025/03/aPfS5exNWPYmpJyTziJ3GHeWvLBsUzkRAXyZ0u7l-3.png) Schoggifestival The Schoggifestival in Zurich showcases a new generation of cocoa and chocolate producers, NGOs, and research institutes, combining enjoyment with responsible action. Cocoaradar.com is the official media partner for this event. ](https://schoggifestival.ch/en/home-2/?ref=cocoaradar.com)