Cacao Corner

At Silva we believe that sharing knowledge is the best way to promote specialty cacao and chocolate.

In our Cacao Corner, we want to share our knowledge so you can learn more about flavour diversity, which will in turn allow you to better understand this beautiful product and its evolutions.

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Silva Cacao - Dominican Republic

AN EXCITING AND NEW TWIST ON DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CACAO FLAVOURS

As we welcome the arrival of spring, we're eager to unveil some fresh additions to our lineup. Prepare to discover a variety of new flavours and...

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COFFEE & CACAO I Two Players on the Bean Team, Rocking their own Moves, but Scoring Big Together 

Even with their distinct characteristics, specialty coffee and specialty cacao share more similarities than we might expect. This connection...

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CHOCOA 2024 – SPOTLIGHT ON SUSTAINABILITY, QUALITY AND CRAFTMANSHIP

The Amsterdam Cocoa Week was a bustling hub of educational sessions, keynotes, tastings, panel debates and networking opportunities Here you will...

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Let’s Plan(t) The Future Together!

As we embark on the journey of a new year, we are eager to reveal our ambitious plans for the upcoming months. But first and foremost we would lik...

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Chocolate & Wine

Indulging in chocolate is more than just a guilty pleasure: it's a scientific shortcut to happiness. This has been claimed by sweet tooths all...

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Celebrating five years of Silva

We are celebrating Silva Cacao's 5th anniversary this month. In our opinion the perfect moment to pause, look back, reflect, adapt, learn and plan...

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Peruvian Cacao Symphony | Unprecedented Flavour Diversity

Amidst Peru's rich biodiversity, the cacao industry stands out, boasting genetic diversity and quality that has earned international acclaim. As...

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Behind the Scenes: Silva’s Cacao Lab

How do we determine which beans are high quality or which cacao boasts great flavour? How do we do quality control? Have a look behind the scenes...

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