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The Cocoa Market in Decline
The cocoa market is showing clear signs of exhaustion. The futures market is slowing down and has dropped as low as $7,300. What does...

Lourdes Paez
Mar 14, 20253 min read


Cocoa Market Slows Down: What's Going On?
February 25, 2025 After months of record prices on the cocoa market, the upward trend is starting to slow down. In recent days, the May...

Lourdes Paez
Feb 26, 20252 min read


New York Cocoa, Ambato Chocolate
The chocolate industry in Ecuador is facing a drama that few imagine and that many prefer to ignore: while cocoa farmers celebrate that...

Lourdes Paez
Dec 12, 20243 min read


A new look to Food History in Ecuador
The National Academy of History of Ecuador has added a new member whose legacy is deeply intertwined with the land, culture and identity...

Lourdes Paez
Oct 7, 20243 min read


In response to the Cocoa crisis
Hello chocolate fans, today I bring you some curious facts about how the industry and food scientists are reacting to the high cocoa...

Lourdes Paez
Jul 7, 20242 min read


Challenges for Cocoa in the Era of Climate Change and the Green Deal
By Lourdes Páez, Writer and Sommelier Greetings, cocoa and chocolate people! Today I bring you a chronicle about the challenges that our...

Lourdes Paez
Jun 6, 20243 min read


Ecuadorian Cocoa is advancing unstoppably!
Ecuador is the leader of the major Cocoa Leagues. In a stunning move forward, Ecuador could overtake Ghana to become the world's...

Lourdes Paez
May 27, 20244 min read


Heads and tails of Cocoa: between the sky and the soil
by Lourdes Páez, CEO Lachó Cacao and author of Ecuador Tierra del Cacao The world of cocoa is experiencing turbulent times. Cocoa bean...

Lourdes Paez
Mar 21, 20242 min read


MILLIONAIRE PURCHASE IN THE WORLD OF FINE CHOCOLATE
Mars (USA) buys Hotel Chocolat (UK): the fusion of fine chocolate and standard mass market confectionery The American multinational Mars,...

Lourdes Paez
Nov 20, 20232 min read


Ecuadorian Cacao obtains residence visa in France
By Lourdes Páez, director of the Chocolate Academy, writer and Cacao Sommelier Article published in the magazine A la Mesa con...

Lourdes Paez
Oct 7, 20233 min read


Chocolate Panna Cotta
This is a chocolatey version of the classic Italian dessert, replace the vanilla with chocolate and believe me it is exquisite! Panna...

Lourdes Paez
Sep 29, 20231 min read
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