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The fourth Cacao & Chocolate Summit was held virtually in May 2022. Participants had the opportunity to connect and hear from experts in the chocolate industry, producers, chocolate makers, pastry chefs, NGOs, and representatives of the government. The event was founded by Conexión Chocolate in 2019 and organized in partnership with the Fine Chocolate Industry

These days in the world of fine chocolate, even Instagram hashtags can lead to sometimes heated debates of chocolate definitions,  terms like “bean to bar,” “single origin,” and “chocolate maker.” While the average consumer of chocolate may just want to eat and enjoy, those in the industry and aficionados are determined to speak with specificity

Imagine if every chocolate lover could be a chocolate maker.  Sounds crazy, doesn’t it?  But it doesn’t sound so crazy to say the same about bread, ice cream, coffee or even pasta.  People throughout the world can make all those foods at home with a single tabletop appliance.  So, why isn’t this true of chocolate?

So you’ve started your own chocolate company and have found some loyal customers and gotten a few great pieces of press published. Congratulations! Now you’re looking to scale. But it’s easier said than done to move from a home business to a more professional environment. After 10 years in business, Fruition Chocolate Works knows this

Malagos Chocolate is a leader in fine chocolate sourced from the Philippines.  In this article, Malagos shares how they began the company and how their business model has evolved and adapted during the COVID pandemic. Malagos also explains the high value placed on contributing to the local community and making a difference throughout the value