Nowadays, chocolate consumption in the Philippines has evolved in so many ways that even the name “sikwate” has changed to “tsokolate” which is the Filipino word for chocolate. Eventableahas changed in a way that most of the pure cocoa brands that can be found in the market are not 1...
Status of Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) Production on Its Challenges and Prospect in Zamboanga Del Norte Province in the PhilippinesCacao ProductionTheobroma Cacao L.Challenges of ProductionProspect of Cacao ProductionExamining the status of cacao production, challenges, and prospects of cacao farmers in ...
cultivation and chocolate production. Wander through lush orchards, learn about the growing process of cacao trees, and observe artisans crafting delicious chocolates from locally sourced ingredients. Indulge in tastings of rich, handcrafted chocolates, experiencing the flavors of the Mekong Delta first...
Cacao and coffee ‘beans’ are some of the most widely consumed crops around the globe. They share a similar history, qualities, and utility, while still retaining their distinct differences. When deciding between cacao vs coffee for production or consumption, here are the many factors to conside...
The Board's goal was to grow Malaysia's cocoa industry so that it could be incorporated in the global market, as well as to boost the quality and performance of cocoa bean and downstream production8. Malaysia is now the leading country in the cocoa grinding industry8. In addition,...
There are other English-speaking countries where both cacao production & the economy are on the rise, like Tanzania or India or the Philippines, for example. So how can we bring the cacao brand concept to them, so that they can bring their cacao to the world?
Hopefully, conditions will improve for the world's cacao trees. The use of jackfruit seeds might be very useful while the cacao population is recovering or in case the use of cacao trees for seed production becomes an unsustainable practice. It will be interesting to see whether the taste of...
in cocoa plantations were 15%, 20%, and 25%, respectively, which may reduce cocoa production. The diseased samples were gathered and returned for further observation. Therefore, the present study sought to find the causative agent of leaf blight, stem canker, and pod rot ofT. cacaoin ...
it's not likely that the word “cold” comes to mind. But in the chocolate industry, the state is considered the North Pole of Cacao—it’s the coldest place in the world where cacao can be grown. It's also the only state in the U.S. that can support commercial cacao production. ...
In terms of commercial production, Taiwanese farmers are still largely unaware of the many steps needed for proper processing, though local buyers have been working on that. The main problem is still that the world market price is too low to make it worthwhile for farmers.The current market pr...