Cocoa and chocolate from Côte d’Ivoire and Africa
LatestCocoa in Côte d’Ivoire: Price of CFA 1,200/kg Confirms the Sector’s DownturnThe global cocoa industry is a vast and complex network, stretching from millions of smallholder farmers in tropical regions to multinational companies that make a wide range of chocolate…
The "bean-to-bar" model represents a paradigm shift in chocolate making, emphasising the maker's control over the whole production process, from…
Cocoa is of paramount importance to Côte d'Ivoire, which stands out as the undisputed world leader in its production and export. The country contributes significantly to world supply…
Chocolate, today synonymous with pleasure and indulgence around the world, is the result of a long process of transforming cocoa. Although the raw material, the cocoa bean, has remained the…
This is a very interesting statistic that reveals chocolate consumption habits around the world! Here is an overview of the ranking of countries by chocolate consumption, both in total…
This is a key statistic for understanding the scale of the industry! The global chocolate market is indeed considerable and continues to grow, driven by sustained demand around the globe…
At a time when chocolate production was largely dominated by industrial giants favouring volume and uniformity of taste, a handful of passionate artisans decided to swim against the tide…
"Bean-to-Bar" chocolate has revolutionised our appreciation of cocoa, highlighting terroir, quality and artisanal know-how. But when this meticulous transformation takes place directly in…
In the fascinating world of "Bean-to-Bar" artisanal chocolate, one word keeps coming up, borrowed from the world of wine and coffee: terroir. More than a mere geographic indication, terroir…
In a world where authenticity, quality and ethics play an ever more important role in our consumer choices, "Bean-to-Bar" chocolate is establishing itself as an attractive and fulfilling…
The world of "Bean-to-Bar" artisanal chocolate is rich in vocabulary that can sometimes seem intimidating to the uninitiated. Yet mastering these key terms is a fascinating gateway to…
In the booming world of artisanal chocolate, the terms "Bean-to-Bar" and "Tree-to-Bar" have become marks of quality, transparency and passion. Although they share a common philosophy of…
The "Bean-to-Bar" movement puts the artisan chocolate maker back at the heart of chocolate creation, entrusting them with mastery of every step, from receiving raw cocoa beans to making the…
The world of artisanal chocolate is a universe of passion, precision and art. Far from mass production, these cocoa alchemists turn exceptional beans into sublime creations that delight the…
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire – In the thriving Ivorian cocoa landscape, aZannn's Chocolate stands out for its deep commitment to "bean-to-bar" production of remarkable purity and integrity…
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire – In Abidjan's gourmet world, "Les Douceurs de Suzanne" is a must-visit address for lovers of fine chocolates and exceptional artisanal confectionery. Founded and…
