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 like to express our deep appreciation for the wonderful collaboration that we have built up with you over the years in the world of chocolate.
Amidst Peru's rich biodiversity, the cacao industry stands out, boasting genetic diversity and quality that has earned international acclaim. As cacao grows in the Amazon and Andes, Peru's unique microclimates contribute to an astonishing variety of flavors, making it a smaller but unparalleled player in the cacao world.
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'.
The so-called 'Theobroma Cacao' is always in the spotlight. But deep in the Amazon Forest, we ran across the rare 'Theobroma Bicolor'.
The Story of a Young Woman Who Revived the Family Cacao Hacienda
Today the origin label (GI South Bahia) is associated with reliable sourcing and sustainable cacao.
Recently Thailand appeared on the specialty cacao radar, and suddenly gained popularity in the artisan chocolate scene as the next interesting origin.
What makes certain Nicaraguan cacao so special?
Part II of our Ecuadorian Adventure in which we will unwrap a sweet, savory surprise...