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The Story of Chocolate

The Story of Chocolate

Posted by Ruth Medd on 25th Mar 2025

The chocolate story dates back almost 4,000 years to ancient Mesoamerica civilisations, including the Olmecs, Mayans, Incas and Aztecs. At first, chocolate was a drink. The Aztecs mixed crushed … read more
Who we are

Who we are

Posted by Ruth Medd on 21st Mar 2025

From Banana Farm to Chocolate Paradise: The Charley's Story In 2012, Lynn and Chris Jahnke saw possibility where others saw just a run-down banana farm. Today, that vision has transformed into Ch … read more
FNQ's Chocolate Magic

FNQ's Chocolate Magic

Posted by Pete Faulkner, Gemini and Claude on 20th Mar 2025

Cocoa trees at Charley's Mt Edna Plantation The secret to exceptional chocolate isn't just in the making – it's in the growing. And here in Far North Queensland, we've got something specia … read more
IMPACT - Life tastes better our way

IMPACT - Life tastes better our way

19th Mar 2025

Welcome to Paradise: Where World-Class Chocolate Meets World Heritage Beauty Nestled in the heart of Australia's two world heritage areas, the Wet Tropics and the Great Barrier Reef we' … read more
The Surprising Story of Aussie Cacao

The Surprising Story of Aussie Cacao

Posted by Pete Faulkner, Gemini and Claude on 14th Feb 2025

FNQ cocoa 1880 Most people don't know this, but cacao growing in Australia has had more comebacks than a boomerang! Back in the 1800s, early settlers tried and failed to grow cacao along the Queensla … read more
January 2025 Our Australian Cocoa World

January 2025 Our Australian Cocoa World

Posted by Ruth Medd on 9th Jan 2025

This is the third blog on the cocoa industry in Australia and globally. The world price of cocoa did not change much in the past 25 years, average price was US$2,5000 to US$3,300. Then in 2023 the con … read more
​December 2024 - Charley’s Chocolate World

​December 2024 - Charley’s Chocolate World

Posted by Ruth Medd on 5th Dec 2024

Cassowary sightingYou can be lucky and see a cassowary at Mission Beach. Board member Pete Faulkner provided this photo. Cassowaries tend to stay to their territory; until chicks are evicted. His prop … read more
​Our Cocoa World

​Our Cocoa World

8th Nov 2024

West African cocoa growers are struggling; retail chocolate prices are likely to rise and FNQ has an opportunity to become a world class cocoa growing area if more farmers substitute cocoa for sugar c … read more
Could you be a Cocoa Farmer?

Could you be a Cocoa Farmer?

Posted by Ruth Medd on 4th Oct 2024

Is cocoa farming for you?Do you fancy a lifestyle changeBecome a cocoa farmerJunior cocoa tree on Block 4 at Charley’sFar North Queensland (FNQ) has the right climate, near the equator with rainfall … read more
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