So you're an artisan chocolatier...the ultimate dream job. You hand-craft amazing, colorful, spectacular truffles, bon bons & confections with organic, fair-trade chocolate and the highest quality ingredients. But can you actually make any money doing it?This podcast, by chocolatier Konstantin J. Zsigo, explores the complexities and realities of succeeding in the gourmet chocolate industry, exploring business models, supply costs & sourcing, pricing, employees, shop ownership, online sales, and everything in between.For newbies & veterans alike. more

Welcome to The Chocolate Podcast , the podcast where we unwrap the rich, sticky, and sometimes bittersweet history of the world's most beloved treat. From the sacred rituals of the Mayans and Aztecs, to the shelves of modern supermarkets, chocolate has always been more than just mere confection. It's a symbol, a currency, a craving, and a billion-dollar industry with a not-so-sweet side. I'm Ed Easton - writer, journalist, and lifelong chocoholic - and I'm joined by a man who truly lives chocolate: Andrew Nason is the visionary behind Melt Chocolates. He's a master chocolatier, a flavour obsessive, and someone who can tell his Forastero from his Criollo with just one sniff. Together, we'll be digging deep. Tracing the rise of cacao from sacred bean to global obsession. discovering how chocolate has shaped and been shaped by the world around us. Brought to you by MELT Chocolates! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Welcome to the Chocolate Conservatory, a podcast brought to you by the Institute for Cacao and Chocolate Research and Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund. In each episode, scholars Carla D. Martin and Jose Lopez Ganem host a conversation with researchers and industry members engaged in the study of pressing issues related to cacao and chocolate. They use these conversations to bring research to life and put you in the middle of the questions being asked and solutions being proposed and practiced. From the social sciences to hard sciences, arts and humanities to business and finance, they take you directly to the thinkers who are shaping conversations today.Get in touch with us! Send your voice recordings and emails to contact@chocolateinstitute.org with suggestions for topics, guests, or what how you might answer the questions we ask and we might just use it on the show! more

Forget Willy Wonka and those heart-shaped Valentine's boxes. OBSESSIONS: Wild Chocolate. is a totally different beast. Join host Rowan Jacobson as he elbows his way through the rain forest, crash lands into cocaine flyaways, and avoids a few too many anaconda, tagging along with modern-day Lara Crofts as they try to get their hands on some of the world's most ancient and expensive cacao. more

The first podcast to cover the continuum of chocolate, The Slow Melt uses chocolate as the thick, delicious lens through which to explore the world—from flavor and physiology to chemistry and conservation, from global markets and gender to climate change, social justice and beyond—highlighting the people, places and processes behind this $100 billion industry. By better understanding chocolate, we can better appreciate it, more easily identify what we love, and support the makers and producers that create those kinds of bars.The Slow Melt is hosted and written by journalist and author Simran Sethi. Guests include farmers, conservationists, manufacturers, tasting experts, scientists, social justice advocates, chocolate purveyors and, of course, award-winning chocolate makers.Learn more at http://theslowmelt.com more

The Mid-Day Squares story: how we're trying to build the next biggest Chocolate Company, family business, and our unfiltered thoughts on entrepreneurship. Nothing is off topic, no subject is off limits. Entrepreneurship the way it should be told with no f***s given. more

Food recommendations, bakery & chocolate news, recommendations from respected others & food facts. For London & beyond (incl. by post!), curated by founder of Chocolate Ecstasy Tours, Food Developer & International Chocolate Judge. jenniferearle.substack.com more

From the people at Manoa Chocolate Hawaii, the Bean to Bar podcast brings you wide ranging content on the Craft Chocolate industry. From the farm to the factory, there's no shortage of entertaining and educational stories. Unwrap that chocolate bar, relax, and listen... more

A show exploring hot topics & destinations for chocolate, weaving together history, culture, and lived experiences to make a storytelling podcast that's part interview & part documentary! more

A podcast exploring the intersections of craft beer and craft chocolate.

Unwrapped is a podcast where we pull back the conversations about chocolate with a little bit of coffee sprinkled in, hosted by Sunita de Tourreil of The Chocolate Garage and Brian Beyke of Quills Coffee/Abandon Coffee/I Brew My Own Coffee.Music: Brazil Samba - Bensound.com more

Do you love CHOCOLATE? Hop on! In this podcast I will share some precious, exciting and possibly unkown chocolate brands with you. I'll talk about packaging, scent, taste, availability and price, so that you can plan your next chocolate journey. more

Welcome to Conversations with Cacao, where every sip tells a story. I'm Alexandra Gabrielle, your guide on this journey of heart-opening dialogue, rich traditions, and soulful connection. Together, we'll explore the sacred world of cacao—its history, healing power, and the beautiful communities it brings together. Through inspiring interviews and solo episodes, we'll dive into the wisdom of cacao, discover ethical practices, and uncover the magic of weaving this ancient medicine into our modern lives. This is a space to connect, learn, and awaken to the stories that shape us. Let's sip, share, and savor the journey together. more

From the Amazon to chocolate ateliers, from ancient myth to modern science — Women of Cacao brings you into conversation with the people, plants, and stories shaping the future of chocolate. Hosted by chocolate-cacao due, storyteller Ava J. Holmes and sommelier Fiorella Richter, this podcast is born from the annual Women of Cacao Summit — a global gathering of farmers, scientists, wisdom keepers, and chocolate makers reimagining our relationship with cacao. Each episode features highlights and full-length talks from past summits, alongside new interviews and reflections that bridge culture, ecology, spirituality, and innovation . You'll hear from voices across Latin America, Africa, Europe, and beyond — women who work with cacao as food, medicine, art, and social movement. Whether you're a chocolate professional, wellness practitioner, or simply someone curious about the deeper story behind your favorite food, Women of Cacao invites you to slow down, sip consciously, and reconnect with the wisdom of this ancient plant and modern phenomenon of chocolate. ✨ Themes include: Cacao genetics, fermentation, and fine flavor Feminine leadership and community economics Indigenous cosmologies and sacred rituals Sustainability, climate resilience, and decolonizing chocolate The sensory, artistic, and emotional alchemy of cacao 🍫 Produced by Women of Cacao , this podcast is both a celebration and a call — to elevate the voices that make the world of cacao and chocolate, to protect its origins, and to rediscover the beauty that connects us all. more

The Cocoa Pod Cast is a place where we amplify voices in the Chocolate and Cocoa Industry in search for true sustainability. We will be interviewing knowledgeable people from along the entire supply chain, from cocoa farmers, to chocolate makers, activists, journalists, film makers, and more! more

Ever wonder what it really takes to turn cacao beans into incredible chocolate? The Chocolate Pod takes you behind the scenes with the passionate chocolatiers, makers, and innovators who are crafting some of the world's best small-batch chocolate. In every episode, you'll hear the real stories—the aha moments, the expensive mistakes, the late nights perfecting a recipe, and the pure joy of creating something people love. Whether you're a chocolate superfan curious about what makes craft chocolate special, an aspiring maker wondering if you could do this too, or just someone who appreciates a good origin story, you'll walk away inspired, informed, and probably craving chocolate.I'm Zack Gallinger-Long, and if you've been to a craft chocolate festival, you might know me as 'the Golden Ticket guy' (yes, I wear a shiny gold suit while my wife rocks a Chocolate Queen costume). We're not industry insiders—we're enthusiastic fans who fell in love with this community and wanted to share these incredible stories. I bring my background in business consulting and small business ownership to ask research-informed questions that matter: How do you scale? What does 'bean-to-bar' actually mean in practice? What factors influence the chocolate industry? This is a show for anyone who believes that the best stories are found in the passion, craft, and people behind what we love. more

Welcome to Kahkow Culture! This podcast is dedicated to chocolate makers and chocolate lovers. Join us as we explore the world of craft chocolate along with our incredible guests. Immerse yourself in the cacao and chocolate world by learning about our entire process: from the moment cacao is planted in the Dominican Republic, to tasting exquisite chocolate bars, confections and preparations. Learn about our behind-the-scenes process.Follow us on Instagram to stay updates @kahkow_usa. Send us your questions or comments to: info@kahkow.com | Shop: www.kahkow.com more

Chocolate shop owner and author Julie Nygard (The Chocolate Therapist) dishes all things chocolate, from recipes to health benefits to chocolate secrets and everything in between...critical party facts every chocolate lover should know. Enjoy!NEW in 2023! Do something fun and profitable! I've been teaching chocolate and wine pairing classes for more than 18 years, and now I'm sharing EVERYTHING I've learned in this new online class. You can earn the cost of the class back on your first 1-2 events. Save $300 with coupon code CHOCOLATE300 All details here: https://bit.ly/3HQ0mVD more

Chocolate, business, nostalgia and the stories behind the bar. The Chocolate Man talks to chocolatiers, cocoa farmers, historians, former confectionery workers and fascinating guests, while sharing the journey of building Salahuddin Dates and trying to create a new British chocolate company. Expect forgotten favourites, taste tests, chocolate history, new product ideas, business highs and lows, and plenty of proper chocolate talk. more

We started a chocolate factory with zero experience in chocolate.Bean to Business is a weekly show from the team at Hill Country Chocolate in Fredericksburg, Texas. We make bean-to-bar chocolate—starting with raw cacao beans and turning them into finished bars right here in our production facility.Every week, we pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to run a small manufacturing business. The wins. The mistakes. The stuff nobody warns you about.We talk about sourcing ingredients from around the world, working with Italian production equipment, building a brand in a tourist town, and figuring it out as we go. Sometimes we bring in guests. Sometimes we just answer your questions.If you're running a small business, thinking about starting one, or just curious what happens inside a craft food operation, this show is for you.New episodes drop weekly. more

Join host Clare Delish on a mouthwatering journey through the world of chocolate, from ancient cacao origins to decadent modern desserts. Explore bean-to-bar craftsmanship, irresistible recipes, and unforgettable tasting experiences that celebrate chocolate's magic around the globe. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai more

Hosted by Clay Gordon, the creator and moderator of TheChocolateLife.com, #PodSaveChocolate covers a wide variety of topics in the worlds of cocoa and chocolate. The video versions of this podcast are hosted and archived on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Click on the PodSaveChocolate link in the top nav on TheChocolateLife for the links to the post accompanying each episode. more

A CocoTerra PODcast on all things chocolate.

The Natural History of Chocolate being a Distinct and Particular Account of the Cocoa-tree, its Growth and Culture, and the Preparation, Excellent Properties, and Medicinal Virtues of its Fruit. Wherein the Errors of those who have wrote upon this Subject are discovered; the Best Way of Making Chocolate is explained; and several Uncommon Medicines drawn from it, are communicated. - Summary by D. de Quelus more