Education

2026 US Cacao Harvest Calendar: What’s in Season & What’s Always Available

June 19, 2026

Understanding cacao seasonality is one of the most effective ways to build a stronger sourcing strategy. Unlike many ingredients, cacao follows harvest ...

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Education

2026 Harvest Calendar Guide: When to Order Cacao by Season

May 27, 2026

Cacao grows on trees – and like all trees, it fruits according to its environment. That means harvest seasons vary depending on where in the world...

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Origin

Bean Prepared for Spring: New Arrivals, Rare Lots & What’s Landing Next

May 20, 2026

Bean Prepared for Spring: The Beans You Need to Bag Early Spring is a season of renewal, and at Cacao Latitudes, that means fresh harvests, returning fa...

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News

Three Mountains Cocoa Wins Cacao Of Excellence Gold

April 1, 2026

We’re proud to partner with Three Mountains Cocoa, where we source specialty cocoa from Ghana’s Asante Akim region. At Chocoa 2026, that qua...

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News

When Chocolate Isn’t Chocolate Anymore

March 3, 2026

The labels are changing. Major confectionery brands are quietly dropping the word “chocolate” from products that have carried it for decades...

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Origin

Conservation Meets Craft: Zorzal Cacao From The Dominican Republic

September 23, 2025

Looking for cacao with both exceptional flavor and meaningful impact? Meet Zorzal Cacao, home to the Dominican Republic’s first-ever cacao-produci...

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Education

Cocoa Masterclass 2026: Knowledge Is Your Edge

September 1, 2025

The cocoa market doesn’t wait for anyone. Prices shift, regulations change, and new origins emerge while others face challenges. In this environme...

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Education

THREE MOUNTAINS WOMEN’S BLEND: A TASTE OF EMPOWERMENT

June 18, 2025

In Ghana’s Asante Akim region, cacao grows alongside something equally powerful – transformation. The Women’s Blend represents a new chapter...

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Taste & Flavour

The People Behind the Beans: Ghana, Kome Three Mountains

February 15, 2025

Behind every chocolate bar is a story. In Ghana, cacao isn’t just a crop; it’s part of life. The story of the people behind the beans are as remarkable ...

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Education

Sourcing Masterclass Niveau Intermédiaire 2024

June 3, 2024

La Masterclass sur l’approvisionnement en cacao à Nantes s’adresse aux chocolatiers et aux professionnels de l’industrie au prestigieu...

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Education

London Cocoa Sourcing Masterclass 2024

March 15, 2024

The Cocoa Sourcing Masterclass in London is set to engage chocolate makers and industry professionals at the prestigious London School of Coffee, from M...

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Education, Origin

Cocoa Masterclass Launches in Ghana

March 15, 2024

In a groundbreaking collaboration between the Cocoa Masterclass and Three Mountains Cocoa, a pioneering initiative is set to immerse participants in the...

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Taste & Flavour

Traceable Liquor with Cacao Latitudes

May 1, 2024

In the world of chocolate enthusiasts and connoisseurs, the importance of traceability and specialty ingredients cannot be overstated. At Cacao Latitude...

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Taste & Flavour

The Essence of Cacao Butter: Natural vs. Deodorised

February 13, 2025

The Essence of Cacao Butter Cacao butter is a vital ingredient in the world of chocolate, and its quality can significantly impact the final product. Ca...

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Taste & Flavour

Unlocking the Mysteries of Cocoa Powder: Discover Barrancoli From The Dominican Republic 

May 1, 2024

Cocoa powder, the unsung hero of the baking world, holds more secrets than one might imagine. For those who are passionate about their baked goods and t...

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News

Cacao Latitudes Partner With Chocolate Alchemy

May 1, 2024

We are thrilled to share the evolution of our partnership between Cacao Latitudes and Chocolate Alchemy. This collaboration marks a significant mileston...

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Press

Consommation : les Français, tous fondus de chocolat

May 1, 2024

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Press

What Makes Specialty Cacao Webinar

May 1, 2024

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Press

Webinar: Tips for doing business with European cocoa buyers

May 1, 2024

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Origin

Satocao: Rejuvenating São Tomé e Príncipe’s Cocoa Industry

April 11, 2024

In the heart of the Gulf of Guinea, amidst the crystal-clear waters and lush landscapes, lies São Tomé e Príncipe, a small but culturally rich archipela...

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Press

Libération: Bean to bar, le chocolat a de quoi être fève

May 1, 2024

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Press

Marcelle Media: Justine, chasseuse de cacao fin et durable

May 1, 2024

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Press

Le Monde des Boulangers: Le Salon du Chocolat imagine la filière cacao de demain

May 1, 2024

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Press

Arc Info: la Fondation de la haute chocolaterie se présente

May 1, 2024

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Taste & Flavour

Ecuadorian Cacao Pulp Delights: Culinary Creations & Recipes by Chef Alvaro San Juan

May 1, 2024

The journey through the rich and diverse flavours that can come from the whole cacao pod can travel far from chocolate notes to a world where exotic fla...

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Origin

Deep Dive: Emancipation from Coca with Cuencas del Huallaga Cacao and Agroforestry 

May 1, 2024

Where It All Began History of San Martin  In the ’80s, Peruvians in rural areas largely used to exchange goods to meet their food requirements. Th...

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Origin

Deep Dive: Reconnecting Cameroon with Premium Cacao

May 1, 2024

Frédéric Mouen had little knowledge of cocoa when he decided to create Abbia. His father was one of the first agricultural engineers in Cameroon, but Fr...

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Taste & Flavour

La Perfection de la Pulpe : Saveurs Exotiques Sucrées du Cacao

May 1, 2024

À l’époque précolombienne, l’accent était mis sur la consommation de la pulpe fraîche plutôt que sur les fèves utilisées aujourd’hui p...

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Taste & Flavour

Pulp Perfection: Sweet Exotic Flavours From Cacao

May 1, 2024

In pre-Columbian times, the focus was primarily on the consumption of the raw pulp rather than the seeds that are used to make chocolate today. Historic...

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Origin

Chuncho, a Cacao Of Diversity: Reviving one of the world’s oldest and most aromatic cacao varieties

May 1, 2024

Peruvian Cacao Peru offers a wide variety of microclimates. According to research by Nikolai Vavilov, a Russian botanist and geneticist, Peru is one of ...

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Education

Cours Sourcing Cacao

May 1, 2024

From the very foundations of the soil to the final creation of delectable chocolate treats, each moment of the process has its own details that can affe...

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Education

The Cacao Masterclass: Zorzal 2023

May 1, 2024

Our first Cacao Masterclass took place in the Dominican Republic, graciously hosted by Zorzal Cacao. A deep dive into cocoa growing, processing, and mar...

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Taste & Flavour

The Changing Tastes of Cacao

February 15, 2025

When working with premium cacao, the parallels with the world of wine are easy to draw. Much like grapes, cacao is sensitive to various environmental fa...

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