#MINDANAO John Tria As I sip another cup of rich tableya on this rainy evening in the chocolate capital of Davao, I reflect on the last decade within which we, as a business community, have been promoting the production of chocolate and its many products. Recent reflections tell us that meeting...
When Chef Ely Salar named his first brick-and-mortar outlet the Pâtisserie Le Choux-Colat, it was a smart play on words and a marrying of two of his culinary loves—the choux dough pastries he’s known for, and for the chocolate flavors that often form the base of, or adorn, his pastry...
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- Production has been halted in the world's biggest chocolate plant, run by Swiss giant Barry Callebaut in the Belgian town of Wieze, after salmonella contaminations was found, the firm said Thursday. This file photograph taken on July 8, 2013, shows hot chocolate before being...
To celebrate World Chocolate Day on July 7, SMaison and Auro Chocolate bring back its much-anticipated World Chocolate Fair on July 6 to 10 at SMaison’s main atrium. For its 2022 lineup, the fair is set to house several brands including Overdoughs, Mary Grace, The Black Bean, Halfsaints,...
TRADE and provincial government officials grace the opening of the Capiz Chocolate Factory in Panit-an, Capiz. (DTI-6) ILOILO CITY – A chocolate factory opened in Capiz Monday, June 20, to boost the cacao industry in Western Visayas or Region 6. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 6...
Former ‘kaingineros’ rejuvenate cacao trees as new market emerges Hopes are running high for former “kaingineros” or slash-and-burn farmers in Valencia, Negros Oriental, who have shifted to planting cacao trees and are now rejuvenating them as they are reassured of a new market that has...
Found in the cacao capital of the Philippines, Nutrarich Nutraceutical Innovations, NutraRich for short, is an FDA-registered chocolate manufacturer that uses locally-sourced cacao. It works hand in hand with Davao farmers to ensure the quality of cacao beans that they use for their...
After a two-year wait and with Manila’s easing into a state of relative calm, Solaire is back to hosting one-of-a-kind events with its signature touch of luxury that many are missing to experience once again. Solaire unveils its latest partnership with one of the country’s most sought-after...
A luxurious tropical oasis filled with the best chocolate creations the Philippines has to offer After launching its grab-and-go concept store in MoA Square next to Ikea Philippines, award-winning Filipino chocolate brand Auro Chocolate expands its dining service beyond the country with its new...
The Macallan introduces its latest expression that is all about sustainability and rich cacao flavor If there is another food and drink pairing people must try, it is whiskey and chocolate. Both are bold and complement each other so well that once people had a taste of it, they’ll always ask for...
The city of Makati has started the vaccination of the 5-11 years-old age group against COVID-19 on Monday, Feb 7. According to the local government unit (LGU), a total of 900 children are targeted to be vaccinated daily at Nemesio I. Yabut Elementary School (NIYES) (500 kids), and SM Makati (400...
Elevating Filipino chocolate experience here and abroad Apart from the flowers and the heart-inspired gifts , giving out chocolates to loved ones is also a tradition practiced for so long during Valentine’s Day. While there are international favorites that never fail to satisfy everyone’s sweet...
