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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
Exploring the World of Chocolate Pairings

Exploring the World of Chocolate Pairings

Posted by Carly Smith on 17th May 2024

We've previously undertaken the difficult task of chocolate and wine pairings, now we're exploring how to pair chocolate with everything from cheese and berries to spices! When it comes to c … read more
The basics of cocoa

The basics of cocoa

Posted by Ruth Medd on 4th Apr 2023

Fact sheet – cocoa and chocolateChocolate comes from the fruit of the cocoa tree - not Belgium The Chocolate LifecycleA highly productive Charley’s cocoa tree and the components of chocolate - c … read more
Charley’s packaging - Art meets chocolate

Charley’s packaging - Art meets chocolate

Posted by Ruth Medd on 15th Mar 2022

A primer in design or a comedy in many parts.Art is integral to the global chocolate industry. Art is part of the mystique of luxury goods; chocolate as art. After 6 years of the Charley’s ‘rustic’ pa … read more