by Rob | Feb 22, 2019 | Blog
Warm Weather Packaging: What is it? Do I need it? As you know: chocolate melts. We offer Warm Weather Packaging (WWP) to insure that your order arrives as desired. It is an optional add-on, so please note that WWC will not be responsible for any chocolate melting if...
by Rob | Jan 31, 2019 | Magazine
Back in 2010, scientists announced what was their first draft of the chocolate genome, or genetic makeup, of the criollo variety. As climate change continues to affect the planet, cocoa is in danger of dying out entirely within the next 100 years. Some will argue...
by Rob | Jan 31, 2019 | Magazine
With all things food-related, the effect on health can vary by the amount consumed in one given sitting. Chocolate does act as a stimulant, as does most sugary products, as it contains a slight amount of caffeine, as well as theobromine. Excessive consumption of...
by Rob | Jan 31, 2019 | Magazine
Chocolate labeling can be a bit perplexing if you are new to the subject. Most manufacturers label the percentage of chocolate on the packaging, quoting ‘cocoa’ or ‘cacao.’ This is in relation to the combined percentage of both cocoa butter and...
by Rob | Jan 31, 2019 | Magazine
Growing & Harvesting After the cocoa pods are grown and ripe, they are commonly harvested by cutting, or knocking, off a a tree often with a machete. The pods are then broken, and the beans are separated from the surrounding pulp. The beans are then set to ferment...
