> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://thechocolatelife.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # The 2025 Chocolate Scorecard & Tony’s “Fair” Report | #PodSaveChocolate Ep 114 - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/the-2025-chocolate-scorecard-tonys-fair-report-podsavechocolate-ep-114/ - Published: 2025-04-23T22:28:02.000Z - Updated: 2025-04-28T21:19:11.000Z - Description: Episode 114 of #PodSaveChocolate features a discussion of two recurring topics: The Chocolate Scorecard (released just in time for Easter), and the most recent “Fair” Report from Tony’s Chocolonely. [ Updated ] - Author: Clay Gordon - Tags: PodSaveChocolate, Live Stream ****Special Membership OFFER – Save Nearly $1000 – Ends April 30th** [![CTA Image](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/04/ClayGordonJR_ChefCoatAvatar150x150.png)](https://thechocolatelife.com/pinned/april-2025-special-membership-offer/) As we head into what will most likely be an unusually difficult summer for specialty chocolate makers, I am making a special offer to existing and new members on an **annual* Team TCL Guru Membership. ***Take advantage of this offer and save over 40% on the first ten hours of coaching/consulting fees!** [Want to know how? Click for the the details! ](https://thechocolatelife.com/pinned/april-2025-special-membership-offer/) --- **When and Where to Watch** 🗓️ The stream airs LIVE at 11:00 ****PDT/MST** (1:00 CDT, 2:00 EDT), on Friday, April 25th, 2025. Links below to watch LIVE and to view the archived episode. Click on this (shareable) link to watch on YouTube. Please subscribe (free!) to the [@PodSaveChocolate YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@podsavechocolate/featured?ref=thechocolatelife.com), like this video, comment, and ****share** this episode to help grow the #PSC community. [#podsavechocolate #lavidacocoa #thechocolatelife #cacao #cocoa #cacau… | Clay GordonEpisode 114 Overview Episode 114 of #PodSaveChocolate features a discussion of two recurring topics: The Chocolate Scorecard (released just in time for Easter), and the most recent “Fair” Report from Tony’s Chocolonely. For the past several years, when a new Chocolate Scorecard is released (just in time for Easter gifting), I take a critical look at the Scorecard – the results, what is being reported on, and how. The 2025 Scorecard is the subject of this episode. If you are interested in doing some homework before the episode, you might be interested in reviewing previous episodes on this topic. I have devoted time to review prior annual “Fair” reports from Tony’s Chocolonely, and I will be taking a quick look at their 2023/2024 report. Visit the post on TheChocolateLife for more information and resource links: https://lnkd.in/gwerSYRJ 🍫🍫🍫 Living #LaVidaCocoa #TheChocolateLife one story at a time. Join LIVE to comment and ask questions during the episode. Please like the video, subscribe to the YT PodSaveChocolate channel, comment, and share! #cacao #cocoa #cacau #chocolate #specialtychocolate #craftchocolate Bluesky.app, Twitter/X, Instagram/Threads, Tiktok: @discoverchoc 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? 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The 2025 Scorecard is the subject of this episode. If you are interested in doing some homework before the episode, you might be interested in reviewing previous episodes on this topic. [Chocolate ScorecardChocolate Scorecard is coordinated by Be Slavery Free, with universities, consultants and civil society groups engaging in transforming the chocolate industry.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-10.png)![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/home-hero-header.svg)](https://www.chocolatescorecard.com/home?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Prior to being coordinated by Be Slavery Free, the Scorecard was overseen by Mighty Earth and the WWF. [The 2024 Chocolate Scorecard | #PodSaveChocolateEpisode 29 of #PodSaveChocolate features a discussion of the recently released Chocolate Scorecard. The bad, the worse, and the truly ugly.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons-98.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Ep-029---Scorecard---Featured1920x1080-1.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/the-2024-chocolate-scorecard-podsavechocolate/) [TheChocolateLifeLIVE – Deconstructing the 2023 Chocolate ScorecardTheChocolateLifeLIVE resumes from its new home in Central Arizona on Friday, April 21st, from 12:00\~13:00 EDT (09:00\~10:00 PDT).![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons-99.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/mark-konig-Y97fauNkNA8-unsplash-Featured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/thechocolatelifelive-deconstructing-the-2023-chocolate-scorecard/) [Updated: Grading the 2022 Easter Chocolate ScorecardPart of my responses to “ethical chocolate ‘white’ lists” – what careful observation can tell us.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons-101.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/sincerely-media-IaQ0wmIU_bc-unsplash-Featured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/grading-the-2022-easter-chocolate-scorecard/) --- ### **Tony’s 23/24 Annual “Fair” Report** I have devoted time to review prior annual “Fair” reports from Tony’s Chocolonely, and I will be taking a quick look at key takeaways from their [2023/2024 report](https://online.flippingbook.com/view/189607595/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) (a Flipbook presentation viewable online that can be downloaded as a PDF.) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/04/Tonys-23-24-Year-at-a-Glance-Large.jpeg) Top line stats: A 14% increase in the number of farming families. 1 new co-op. 870kg cocoa/farmer purchased (13 1/3 bags, average). Even with record prices for cocoa they also paid a **PREMIUM* of > $2000/MT? ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/04/PandLStatement-Large.jpeg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/04/PandL_analysis-1.jpeg) \[L\] p73; \[R\] Some number crunching ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2025/04/Tonys-Ownership-Large.jpeg) p84 [Deconstructing Tony’s 2018/19 Annual ReportLive The Chocolate Life – Live La Vida Cocoa!![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons-102.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/TonysChocolonely70DarkBarBite.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/deconstructing-tonys-annual-report/) A prior exploration. 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[UPDATED: TheChocolateLife :: LIVE – Deconstructing “Transparency” ReportsEpisode 39 streams LIVE worldwide from Brooklyn, NY from 12:00 EDT on Friday, May 6th.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons-103.png)The Chocolate LifeTheChocolateWire![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/vika-strawberrika-GfzD8VEQ3P4-unsplash-FeaturedImage1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/thechocolatelife-live-deconstructing-transparency-reports/) [UPDATED – TheChocolateLife :: LIVE – Constructing Transparent Transparency ReportsEpisode 40 streams LIVE worldwide from Brooklyn, NY starting at 12:00 EDT on Tuesday, May 10th.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons-104.png)The Chocolate LifeTheChocolateWire![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/wilhelm-gunkel-y9zdJUOoPpU-unsplash_Featured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/thechocolatelife-live-constructing-transparent-transparency-reports/) --- ### **Questions?** If you have questions or want to comment, you can do so during the episode or, if you are a ChocolateLife member, you can add them in the Comments below at ***any*** time. --- ### **Episode Hashtags and Socials** #cocoa #cacao #cacau #chocolate #chocolat #craftchocolate #PodSaveChoc #PSC #LaVidaCocoa #TheChocolateLife --- ### **Future Episodes** 🗓️ Tuesday, April 29th Starts one hour earlier – 10:00 am PDT/MST. 2025 – Season 4 – Craft Chocolat Challenge Awards Episode 🗓️ Tuesday, May 6th Interview and Tasting – Tania Molina, Villakuyaya Tree (Ecuador) 🗓️ Friday, May 9th Interview and Tasting – Chocolate Tree, Scotland (Ali Gower) --- ### **#PodSaveChocolate and #TheChocolateLifeLIVE Archives** **To read an archived post** and find the links to watch archived episodes, click on one of the bookmark cards, below. 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