Category: Origin

Cocoa Masterclass Launches in Ghana

Sarah Maccuaig March 15, 2024 No Comments

In a groundbreaking collaboration between the Cocoa Masterclass and Three Mountains Cocoa, a pioneering initiative is set to immerse participants in the vibrant world of Ghanaian cocoa cultivation, processing, and…

Satocao: Rejuvenating São Tomé e Príncipe’s Cocoa Industry

Sarah Maccuaig October 7, 2023 No Comments

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 archipelago off the west coast…

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

Sarah Maccuaig September 11, 2023 No Comments

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. The main crops were corn,…

Deep Dive: Reconnecting Cameroon with Premium Cacao

Sarah Maccuaig August 18, 2023 No Comments

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 Frédéric chose a career as…

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

Sarah Maccuaig June 17, 2023 No Comments

Peruvian Cacao Peru offers a wide variety of microclimates. According to research by Nikolai Vavilov, a Russian botanist and geneticist, Peru is one of the world’s top 10 centers of…