Trinidadians Score Silver at Cacao of Excellence Awards
The Cacao of Excellence Awards are a biennial competition that recognises the work of cacao farmers and celebrates the quality and flavour diversity of...
Birds and bats help Peruvian Cacao Farmers gain higher yields
In the arid forests of northern Peru, a rare variety of cacao tree known as blanco de Piura is cultivated by farmers and used to produce...
A Mesoamerican Connection Between Easter and Chocolate
Due to candy corporations and their relentless push to commercialize any cultural event; Almost every holiday is now associated with chocolate. Heart shaped boxes...
Farmers Not Industry Must Decide the Future for Cocoa
Over recent years, consumers have become increasingly aware of the bitter-sweet legacy left by the chocolate industry in the countries that supply a majority...
Mackeson Dark Chocolate Stout Launching Soon
A limited edition version of Mackeson Stout is coming soon; Mackeson Dark Chocolate Stout. Stout is a style of beer defined by the use...
Building a Common Future for Cocoa with CARICOM Regional Standards
As part of a recent Zoom session hosted by the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards to mark World Standards Day, Doctor Darin Sukha...
Three Bowl Chocolate Banana Muffins
This is a riff on the Whole Wheat Banana Nut Muffins by Sally’s Baking Addiction that strips away some of the ingredients while also...
Angostura Launches New Cocoa Bitters
The House of Angostura is adding a brand new type of bitters to their portfolio. Angostura Cocoa Bitters is the third and newest type...