Are we really running out of chocolate?
Amid the media hype over fears of a worldwide shortage of cocoa caused by surging chocolate consumption in emerging markets
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The revival of bean to bar chocolate-makers
With the festive period in full swing, many of us will be savouring chocolates of different kinds and types. But
When the cocoa trail becomes the chocolate trail
All good things come to an end. Now it is time for me to return to Europe. But rest assured!
The essentials of cacao tree pruning
The pruning of cacao trees is essential in the management of a cacao field. When done efficiently, pruning helps to
Learning how to manage a cocoa plantation
The last few weeks of my cocoa trail are spent at the Ecuadorean government’s agricultural research institute INIAP, an acronym
On the road to Ecuador to discover the national cacao variety
After several months learning about the intricacies of Peru’s cacao production and the producer-supply chain, I decided it was time
Getting producers to taste their very own cocoa liquor
After my week living with the farmers of Chulucanas, I really wanted to give something back to the communities who
Building my sensory skills for chocolate tasting
The other day I was fortunate enough to be able to join a group of agricultural students to develop my
From beans to cacao liquor
Now that the beans have passed the cut test, it is time to find out what flavours and other characteristics
The Golden Cacao Cut
Now that the cacao beans have undergone each of the three important processes to becoming a good quality bean, it
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