Press

Welcome to our Press page, here you’ll find some latest news!

Fact or Fiction: Is there such a thing as “pure Criollo”?

We often get inquiries from chocolate makers whether we have Criollo beans in our range. The first question we ask ourselves is "why do customers...

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....

Driving for Change with Kokoa Kamili

Did you know “Kamili” means ABSOLUTELY in Swahili? Synonyms of absolutely are precise, exact, unconditionally, unquestionably... All those words...

Raising the Bar with Single Variety Cacao

Slowly concepts as single origin, single region, single farm and single variety are entering the chocolate scène......

Uganda: Launching a Brand New Cacao Origin

The fresh cocoa harvest from Uganda has just arrived in the port of Antwerp and is ready to be shipped and turned into delicious chocolate! The...

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...

Ecuador Zamore Chinchipe Cacao

Allow us to introduce you to the Ecuador Zamora Chinchipe Organic Cacao and the fascinating history and people behind this exceptional cacao....

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...

Communicating the sustainability of craft chocolate in a sustainable way

There is an opportunity for the craft to differentiate on sustainable topics, but it requires work and a genuine interest in every single action...

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...

Unveiling the earliest domestication of cacao ECUADOR

Our love affair with chocolate is much older than we thought; recently discovered traces of cacao on ancient pottery suggest it started in the rain...

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...

What is High Altitude Cacao, and Why it is Awesome…

Part II of our Ecuadorian Adventure in which we will unwrap a sweet, savory surprise...

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...

Nicaraguan cacao already turned many chocolate makers into award winners.

What makes certain Nicaraguan cacao so special?

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...

THAILAND, LAND OF SMILES & GENIUS CACAO GENETICS

Recently Thailand appeared on the specialty cacao radar, and suddenly gained popularity in the artisan chocolate scene as the next interesting origin....

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...

Happy Holiday Greetings from Guatemala

Silva's 2023 New Year's Resolution : Planting trees in Guatemalan Eco region 'Lachuá', together with our partners of Finca Ana Maria & Finca...

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...

BRAZIL, THE COUNTRY OF CARNIVAL, CAIPIRINHA & CACAO

Today the origin label (GI South Bahia) is associated with reliable sourcing and sustainable cacao....

Silva - The Power of Eye-Catching Packaging

THE POWER OF EYE-CATCHING CHOCOLATE PACKAGING

Silva's Ultimate Chocolate Bar Wrapping Guide - Why, and especially How to Presuade with Powerful Packaging....

HACIENDA LA SABANETA, VENEZUELA

The Story of a Young Woman Who Revived the Family Cacao Hacienda

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...

SONIC SEASONING

When tasting chocolate, the general rule is that we need to use all our five senses: sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. But did you know...

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...

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'....

Boost your Summer Season with High-Temperature Cacao Products

At Silva we picked our brains, and came up with a list of cacao products that work well in the summer season. Read on to find more!...

Tracing Taste: Unwrapping Origins, Terroir and Identity in 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...