Schweizerische Stiftung der Kakao- und Schokoladewirtschaft

Use of the surplus remaining in the Cocoa Guarantee Fund of TSL after the abolition of the cocoa compulsory storage for the promotion of projects from which consumers of cocoa and chocolate products benefit directly or indirectly, in particular: actions such as the distribution of chocolate to consumers on the occasion of exhibitions and events; financing or co-financing of measures to inform consumers about cocoa and chocolate, such as information brochures, teaching materials for public schools, participation in exhibitions, repeated organization of a 'Swiss Chocolate Day', etc.; financing or co-financing of national and international research projects in the field of cocoa/chocolate, such as combating cocoa diseases, ensuring sustainable cocoa production and nutrition and health-related aspects of chocolate consumption; financing or co-financing of activities in the field of vocational training and further education within the chocolate industry (apprenticeships, advanced professional exams, training in food technology at universities of applied sciences and at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, etc.).