TrueSight DAO Operational Framework: Cacao Supply Chain Cadence for 2026

Gary transporting a bag of cacao from the pickup truck for loading in Para

Purpose: This framework outlines the phased operational cadence for Agroverse, a TrueSight DAO initiative focused on regenerative cacao sourcing from Brazil to San Francisco production and sales. It integrates verifiable impact metrics, seasonal alignments, and expansion plans, including attendance at key U.S. chocolate and barter festivals for networking and B2C engagement. Designed for iterative refinement via TDG governance.

Executive Summary

TrueSight DAO advances compassionate, transparent global change through initiatives like Agroverse, which sources single-origin cacao annually from FDA-inspected farms in Brazil's Bahia and Pará regions (contributing to Brazil's 270,000-ton national output). The 2026 cadence features:

• One consolidated April freight shipment (early-month departure from Brazil; arrives SF mid-April) to minimize logistics costs.

• Single 2-month Brazil immersion (Jan 20–Mar 20) for sourcing and tree-planting (refer to agroverse.shop for actual milestone).

• Phased focus: Logistics (Jan–Mar), B2B production/outreach (Apr–Aug), B2C fulfillment (Sep–Dec).

• Scalability: Yielding 1-pound bars to wholesalers and 40-gram bars for retail; expanding from 5–10 to 20+ wholesale partners.

• Key Events: Attendance at Northwest Chocolate Festival (Oct 3–4, 2026, Bellevue, WA), Okanogan Autumn Barter Faire (Oct 16–18, 2026, Okanogan, WA), and Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival (Nov 20–21, 2026, Rushville, IN) for direct engagement.

• Impact: Supports our mission to restore 10,000 hectares amid 2.7 million acres burned in Brazil in 2025 (70% reduction from 2024), with regenerative practices enhancing soil health, CO2 sequestration, and bar nutrition (higher vitamins/minerals via shade-grown methods).

Introduction

DAO Context

TrueSight DAO leverages open-source governance and TDG tokens to drive verifiable, compassion-led initiatives. Agroverse exemplifies this: Direct trade bypasses middlemen for equitable farmer pricing, channeling profits into our mission to restore 10,000 hectares in the Amazon via our SunMint initiative. Brazil's cacao sector faces challenges—27% deforestation uptick in early 2025—but regenerative agroforestry counters this, improving biodiversity and watershed conservation.

Operational Model

• Guild: One overseer (remote coordination); SF community handles production; Brazilian community handles consolidation and logistics freighting.

• Harvest Alignment: Bahia (May–Sep flow post-Mar order); Pará (post-Jan flow).

• Storage: Cool/dry; viable up to 4 years.

• Sales Dynamics: 50% profits Oct–Dec; ~30 bars/month/store average; 60–100 bar reorders every 2–3 months (min. 20-bar threshold; 50% boutique markup). Cacao beans and cacao mass sold to wholesale partners (including manufacturers); 1-pound bars sold to wholesalers; 200 - 225grams bags and 40-gram retail bars direct to consumers or via boutique stores.

• Growth Targets: 20+ partners by year-end 2026; B2B outreach via email/calls.

Phased Cadence

Phase 1: Supply Chain & Logistics (January–March)

Objective: Secure previous-year harvest via on-ground immersion; no U.S. sales focus. Emphasizes verifiable sourcing and reforestation.

Month	Key Activities	Milestones & Metrics
January	Sourcing: Tree-planting event (refer to agroverse.shop for actual milestone); bean flow start; initial collection (4–8 bags); confirm prior-year Pará buy. Sales: N/A. Freighting: N/A.	- Impact tie-in; ~1–2 months storage to April. - SF audits prior April inventory.
February	Sourcing: Pará storage oversight; FDA farm scouting en route to Bahia. Sales: N/A. Freighting: Budget finalization; export docs prep; global cacao price tracking.	- Equitable trade ensured; transition to Bahia.
March	Sourcing: On-site Bahia order placed (for 4–8 May-flow bags); FDA scouting; consolidation finalization. Sales: N/A. Freighting: SF brief on beans/blocking prep; freight booking for early-April departure.	- 2026 Bahia harvest secured; shipment-ready: Pará ~1–2 months; Bahia ~7 months storage.

Phase Metrics: 8–16 bags total (50–70 kg each); sourced from Brazil's Bahia and Pará regions, which account for ~95% of national output (Bahia ~59%, Pará ~36%).

Phase 2: B2B Activities (April–August)

Objective: Post-arrival production ramp; targeted outreach for wholesale pilots. Regenerative benefits: Shade trees net-remove CO2; enhanced bar profiles (higher phytochemicals).

Month	Key Activities	Milestones & Metrics
April(Post-Easter)	Sourcing: Receive/inspect consolidated freight at SF (mid-month arrival post-early-April departure). Sales: Pitch 2–3 new stores (spring orders; fresh stock emphasis). Freighting: N/A.	- Production start; optional 1 pop-up test.
May	Sourcing: Remote Bahia flow oversight (initial collection). Sales: Follow-ups (1–2 new/month); Q2 reorder tests. Freighting: N/A.	- Fall planning; optional 1 SF event max.
June	Sourcing: Bahia updates. Sales: Mid-Q2 check-in; add 1–2 buyers. Freighting: N/A.	- July prep; no events.
July	Sourcing: Mid-Bahia monitoring. Sales: 2–3 new/month (bar profiles highlight); pre-holiday teasers. Freighting: N/A.	- Acceleration; optional 1 farmers market.
August	Sourcing: Late-Bahia coordination. Sales: 5–10 new (wineries for Oct delivery); lock 5–10 holiday pre-orders. Freighting: N/A.	- Database build; no events.

Phase Metrics: Cacao beans and 1-pound bars to wholesalers produced; B2B growth to 10–15 partners.

Phase 3: B2C Activities (September–December)

Objective: Fulfillment and direct engagement; holiday surge (50% profits). Integrates B2B reorders; festival attendance for networking/showcasing.

Month	Key Activities	Milestones & Metrics
September	Sourcing: Next Pará order placed; Bahia to storage. Sales: Q3 B2B close (August follow-ups). Freighting: Orders finalize; shipments start.	- Mid-month tempering done.
October	Sourcing: N/A. Sales: N/A. Freighting: Fulfillment peaks (500+ 40-gram bars shipped; SF packing/shipping). Event: Attend Northwest Chocolate Festival (Oct 3–4, Bellevue, WA) and Okanogan Autumn Barter Faire (Oct 16–18, Okanogan, WA) for tastings, maker meetups, bartering, and B2C/B2B leads.	- Surge start; boutique/wineries priority.
November	Sourcing: N/A. Sales: N/A. Freighting: Reorders/events managed (SF team). Event: Attend Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival (Nov 20–21, Rushville, IN) for family/VIP sessions, exhibitor networking, and direct sales.	- Peak sustainment; trends debrief; stock monitoring (4-year viability).
December	Sourcing: N/A. Sales: Note top performers for April; Q1 outreach planning. Freighting: Sales close; full analysis (~30 bars/month/store avg.); post-holiday review; contacts refresh; Brazil stay prep.	- Cycle reflection; trip booking.

Phase Metrics: 50% annual profits; 3 festival engagements for 100+ leads.

Impact and Governance Recommendations

• Environmental: Contributes to Amazon reversal (1M+ hectares lost 2023); regenerative yields resilient farms.

• Social/Economic: Direct trade ensures fair pricing; DAO profits fund our mission to restore 10,000 hectares.

• Governance: TDG holders—propose via forum: Scale farms, tokenize metrics, or festival sponsorships.

• Risks/Mitigations: Price volatility (monthly tracking); storage (cool/dry protocols); Year 1 patterns (1–2 years to stabilize).