Chocolate sales are expected to reach $98.3 billion this year, according to a report from the market research firm MarketsandMarkets. Eric and Crisoire Reid want cocoa farmers worldwide to share those profits.
The couple run a boutique chocolate shop on Main Street in Gaithersburg called SPAGnVOLA . The name is based on a 16th-century map of Hispaniola, the island shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti, and Crisoire’s home... more
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A unique journey of cacao from pod to chocolate, emphasizing the distinct flavors of single-tree chocolate and the challenges of traditional fermentation methods. SPAGnVOLA's collaboration with the USDA has identified over 200 cacao tree varieties, enhancing the understanding of cacao diversity. The company envisions a future focused on specific, flavor-tested cacao trees. Consumers are advised to purchase Valentine’s Day gifts early due to limited supplies and increasing cacao prices.
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