Hi Tom,
I Actually met with the group and bought some beans at the time you are talking about. there was a lot of excitement indeed!
I didn't have any problem getting the beans then.... only with Steve Brown who is a real nut! (not bean:)
The locals apparently pay a high price for those "cremated" beans!
As you say, "an opportunity to resurrect a countries cacao industry goes by." ....such a shame...
Best regards
thibault
Hello Everyone!!
Thought I would share some issues I have had with a cocoa dealer called Richard david (actually a member of CL) from Samoa Or New zealand representing:
My PARADISE FOODS or PREMIUM COCOA ENTERPRISE.
Once the money was sent... no more news andcertainly no cocoa....and I am not the only one to have been ripped off by this fellow (Cravve from Queensland also) .
Must be more out there who have had bad experiences and would like to share names of dodgy dealers?
Cheers!
Dear all,
During my chocolate classes, I always stress to the "students" about the amount of work involved in making chocolate. From the Plantation to the final couverture, bonbon, bar...
Gordon is making a lot of sense here!
$10 for a bar which should include "fair" prices to the farmers as a priority , the transport costs, packaging etc... not much really left...
There is certainly a lot of effort to "educate" the public and Journos that small producers are aiming for something else that a mass produced bar made from cheaply bought beans which is often not so interesting quality wise anyway.
I think journos are the one to lobby to make the public aware of the changes in the chocolate industry.
Thank you Gordon for your work
regards
Just wanted to add "Matale Chocolate" to the Australian bean to bar list.... www.matalechocolate.com
