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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

Halloween, a holiday synonymous with spooky fun and delicious treats, has evolved over centuries from ancient rituals to the candy-centric celebration we know today. While it’s a day dedicated to ghos … read more

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

Charley’s is a private company with 165 shareholders, a MD and a board. We are located at Mission Beach, Far North Queensland in an area that grows great cocoa. Charley’s property comprises cocoa pl … read more

Charley’s has three face to face board meetings each year plus others via Zoom. As the only non-local director, I travel up for the face to facers.The July 26th meeting was busy and covered a lot o … read more