Reflections on the ‘World Cocoa Conference
The World Cocoa Conference, held in Brussels from April 21st to April 24th, offered a rich platform for cacao stakeholders globally to explore the nuances of our industry.
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 profiles that promise to invigorate your senses.
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 becomes even more apparent in the Bean-to-Bar or Specialty Cacao and Specialty Coffee 'Bean Scenes'.
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 over the world, and now it's being confirmed by science. But the joy doesn't end with chocolate. Wine also contributes to the symphony of happiness
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 at our quality lab.
SUGAR | Unraveling common questions and debunking myths
Chocolate's Ancient Origins to Modern Misconceptions. Join us on a fascinating journey as we explore sugar and chocolate.
Tracing Taste | Unwrapping Origin, Terroir and Identity in Chocolate
There is a lot of talk about origin, terroir and identity in chocolate. In this insight, we shed light on 'origin', talk about 'terroir' and dive deeper into the meaning of our tagline 'cacao with an identity'.
Jaguar Cacao – The Best Kept Secret of the Amazon Rainforest
The so-called 'Theobroma Cacao' is always in the spotlight. But deep in the Amazon Forest, we ran across the rare 'Theobroma Bicolor'.
HACIENDA LA SABANETA, VENEZUELA
The Story of a Young Woman Who Revived the Family Cacao Hacienda
BRAZIL, THE COUNTRY OF CARNIVAL, CAIPIRINHA & CACAO
Today the origin label (GI South Bahia) is associated with reliable sourcing and sustainable cacao.