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The people and stories
behind cacao and chocolate

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Issue 1

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Issue One of Cocoa Insider opens with a deep dive into the ancient origins of cacao, revealing the extraordinary true story of how a serendipitous archaeological discovery led to published research uncovering cacao’s earliest known domestication, use, and ritual—over 5,300 years ago.

 

Readers will also find exclusive interviews with farmers, exporters, and chocolate makers from across the globe, each adding fresh layers to the chocolate narrative.

 

History, innovation, mindfulness, and intention weave together within a visually striking, contemporary design—inviting readers into the vibrant world of Cocoa Insider, where the deep roots of cacao meet today’s most passionate makers and thinkers.

Ceremonial hearth and entrance to tomb, SALF archeological site
The Cradle of Cacao

with Dr. Francisco Valdez, Dr. Soinia Zarrillo,
& Dr. Terry Powis

Open Access Article

Read the science free

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Craft chocolate liquor pour

with David Herrick, Foundry Chocolate

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