THE COCOA STORIES

While Australia is not a major player in the global cacao industry, the love for cacao and chocolate in Australia has evolved into a diverse chocolate culture.

Austria is home to several renowned chocolate brands and chocolatiers who continue to uphold the country’s tradition of cacao and chocolate excellence.

Thanks to the premium-quality cacao in Belgium, the country offers a diverse range of chocolate varieties and creations, each celebrated for its unique characteristics.

Belize is experiencing a cacao renaissance, marked by a renewed focus on quality, sustainability, and the production of fine flavor cacao.

40% of the cacao in Bolivia is wild, which means that the trees are born and grow without human intervention: a step ahead of organic or ecological agriculture.

With the opening of China to the world in the late 20th century, cacao and chocolate began to make their way into the country, initially as exotic and unfamiliar treats.

Costa Rica’s diverse geography, with its coastal plains, highlands, and volcanic soils, creates a unique terroir that influences the flavor profiles of Costa Rican cacao.

Cuba’s diverse geography, including mountains, plains, and coasts, creates a unique terroir that influences the distinct flavor profiles of its cacao.