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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  • Ecology
  • History & Culture
  • Origins & Farming
  • Botany
  • Quality & Tasting
  • Value Chain
  • Bean2Bar Making

Brazilian Cacao History

Read all about the rise and fall of Brazilian cacao due to one of the deadliest diseases known to cacao farmers: witches' broom....

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Christmas in Mexico

Christmas in Mexico is a feast unlike anywhere else in the world as Christian traditions beautifully mingled with existing indigenous culture.

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Cacao Moth: don’t bug me please

You may have seen striking images of bisected cacao beans. These vivid purple slices aren’t just for show – they’re part of an evaluation method...

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What Is a Cacao Cut Test & When Is it Useful?

You may have seen striking images of bisected cacao beans. These vivid purple slices aren’t just for show – they’re part of an evaluation met...

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Filipino Cacao Beans Arrive In European Markets

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez congratulated Auro Chocolate for being the first Philippine company to provide cacao...

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