Archives for February 17, 2015

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After the Earthquake: Haitian cocoa rep rises on high-end chocolate scene

International chocolatiers are showing increased interest in Haitian cocoa, providing rural Haitians a livelihood in cocoa farming after the country’s 2010 Earthquake, says a Federation of farming cooperatives.

Raaka’s “virgin chocolate” tests the limits of where the confection can go

Brooklyn start-up Raaka is carving out space in the crowded chocolate category by skipping the traditional step of roasting the cocoa bean to create “virgin chocolate” that highlights the “true flavors” of the beans, according to a company representative.