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THE HEIRLOOM CACAO PRESERVATION FUND ON WHAT MAKES THESE VARIETIES SPECIAL

The Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund (HCP) is on a mission to save rare and endangered heirloom cacao varieties around the world. It’s a lofty goal achieved through the efforts of the global cacao community organized by HCP, a non-profit organization taking an active role in the conservation of biological diversity and the empowerment of cacao. […]

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CACAO & CHOCOLATE SUMMIT 2022: BUILDING RESILIENCE IN THE FINE CACAO AND CHOCOLATE MARKETPLACE

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

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CHOCOLATE DEFINITIONS POINT OF NEW FCIA CHOCOLATE GLOSSARY

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

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SCALING TIPS FROM FRUITION CHOCOLATE WORKS

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

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MALAGOS: EMPOWERING COCOA COMMUNITIES IN THE PHILIPPINES

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

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SOCIAL CHANGE FROM ETHICAL COCOA AND COFFEE: MOKA’S STORY IN CAMEROON

By Erik Sanner This article is part of our FCIA Raising the Bar Column, produced by members of the FCIA exclusively for Bartalks. You can learn more about the. benefits of FCIA membership on their website. Working in developing countries brings with it a seemingly endless slew of challenges. So why bother? In the case

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FCIA – ‘RAISING THE BAR’

The Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA) is pleased to inaugurate our “Raising the Bar” column with Bar Talks. Each month, we will feature a different topic of interest tailored for chocolate makers, chocolatiers and chocolate enthusiasts. “Raising the Bar” will be written by FCIA company members who have extensive expertise on a variety of subjects,

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