Guittard expands efforts to protect cocoa flavor in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Indonesia

Company establishes flavor labs to teach sensory assessment skills.

February 7, 2019

Guittard Chocolate Co., as part of its Cultivate Better sustainability platform, has expanded its flavor quality work in Ghana, Ivory Coast and Indonesia.

NCA’s John Downs highlights need for transparency, innovation

Downs, who recently spoke at the FCIA Elevate Chocolate event, also announced the NCA’s support for the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund.

Crystal Lindell

January 16, 2019

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John Downs, president and ceo of the National Confectioners Association, recently spoke at the Fine Chocolate Industry Association’s Elevate Chocolate event in San Francisco, Calif., sharing information about the future of the chocolate category.

WCF in Latin America zeroes in on cocoa flavor, quality and genetics

World Cocoa Foundation meetings in San Salvador help raise Latin American awareness.

Abigail Watt

September 9, 2015

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The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has kicked off meetings in San Salvador to discuss issues related to fine flavor cocoa, cocoa quality and plant genetics.

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Guittard expands efforts to protect cocoa flavor in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Indonesia

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WCF in Latin America zeroes in on cocoa flavor, quality and genetics

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