Want to know the story behind Trinitario? 🎥🌱
We were honoured to share a first look at our short documentary with friends and family during a private screening @michicoffeeco last Monday—and even more grateful that @tttliveonline was there to capture and share the moment 🙏🏽
In this feature, meet Denise, co-director of the film, and Tobias Schulze Frenking, project manager of the @otc_foundation as they share insights into the journey, the purpose, and the passion behind the project.
Thank you to everyone who continues to support this labour of love.
This is just the beginning—more screenings, more conversations, and more cocoa magic to come! 🍫✨
🌿 Curious about farming in harmony with nature? We’re excited to welcome Ulysse Mogue of Frézias Nature for a special virtual workshop on syntropic agriculture - a regenerative approach rooted in forest ecosystems.
When? 🗓️ May 1 | 5–7 PM AST
The presentation will follow the journey of @frezias_nature through the learnings of natural ways to regenerative farming, offering insights into the philosophy behind syntropic agriculture.
Register by April 30 🔗 Link in bio!
🌱🍫 Meet the speaker: Lyndon from Gadung Thumb Agri Ventures 🌱🌳🍫
Join us on November 21st for a special session with an Asian twist, a workshop titled “Overcoming Cocoa Production Challenges through Regenerative Farming”🌏🇵🇭✨
Lyndon Sumoay is a passionate farmer, environmentalist, and chocolatier behind Gadung Thumb Agri Ventures, where he runs a thriving model farm! 🌾 He leads a village-level chocolate manufacturing and offers consultancy and hands-on training.
🗓 Date: November 21st, 2024
⏰ Time: 5-7 PM AST
🎥 Location: Online (Link in bio)
🔍 What you’ll learn:
🌱 The current landscape of cocoa farming in the Philippines
🌿 Challenges like pests, diseases & more
💡 Effective regenerative farming practices & results
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn techniques and lessons from the other side of the world!
🔗 Register by November 20th – Link in bio!
🌱🍫 Join us for a special session with an Asian twist! 🌏✨
We’re thrilled to host a FREE workshop titled “Overcoming Cocoa Production Challenges through Regenerative Farming” with Lyndon Sumaoy, live from the Philippines! 🇵🇭
🗓 Date: November 21st, 2024
⏰ Time: 5-7 PM AST
🎥 Location: Online (Link in bio)
🔍 What you’ll learn:
🌱 The current landscape of cocoa farming in the Philippines
🌿 Challenges like pests, diseases & more
💡 Effective regenerative farming practices & results
Lyndon Sumoay is a passionate farmer, environmentalist, and chocolatier behind Gadung Thumb Agri Ventures, where he runs a thriving model farm! 🌾 He leads a village-level chocolate manufacturing and offers consultancy and hands-on training.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn techniques and lessons from the other side of the world!
🔗 Register by November 20th – Link in bio!
🍫✨ Meet the Speaker: Genevieve from @chocomotions ✨🍫
Join us on September 26 for an exclusive workshop on designing and promoting unforgettable chocolate tastings! 🎉
Genevieve, a chocolate educator from Belgium now based in Brooklyn, NY, has an impressive background, including graduation from Ecole Chocolat’s Mastering Flavor Program and the Institute of Culinary Education’s bean-to-bar class. She’s a certified judge for the International Chocolate Awards! 🏆🍫
Through her company, Chocomotions, she leads educational workshops and tastings in both French and English, exploring how the bean-to-bar movement is redefining our chocolate experiences. Genevieve is passionate about education and sharing insights to foster appreciation for cacao and its producers. Plus, she crafts unique cacao pulp confections! 🌱❤️
Don’t miss out! Register by September 25 at 8 PM via the link in our bio to secure your spot! 🎟️✨
We can’t wait to see you there! 🌍💖
🍫 Join Us for a Sweet Experience! 🍫
We’re thrilled to host a free workshop titled “Designing and Promoting Memorable Chocolate Tastings for Diverse Audiences” with Genevieve from Chocomotions on September 26 from 5-7 PM! Learn how to design and promote unforgettable chocolate tastings for diverse audiences.
✨ What You’ll Learn:
🍫 Engaging tasting experiences
🍫 Tailoring for corporate vs. private events
🍫 Marketing strategies to attract your audience
Genevieve is a seasoned chocolate educator from Belgium. She brings a wealth of knowledge, having graduated from prestigious culinary schools and judged for the International Chocolate Awards. Her expertise will guide you through creating unforgettable chocolate experiences!
Don’t miss out! Register by September 25. Link in bio! 🍫✨
🌿 Let’s dive into the agribusiness side of sustainable cocoa farming!
Join us for the upcoming virtual course, “Communicating in Business - The Art of Storytelling” led by Denise Speck, with guest speaker Shazanna Ramsaroop from the @trinichocolateblog . Additionally, we will receive valuable insights on obtaining your certificate of free sale from Sparkle Caddle of @ubergreenorganics .
This session will concentrate on effective communication strategies for promoting sustainable cocoa farming practices and sharing your story with the world.
Course Details:
Date: Thursday, July 4th
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM AST
Where: Microsoft Teams
Please register via the registration form (link in bio) or send us a message at [email protected]. The meeting link will be shared one day in advance.
🌿 Let’s dive into the agribusiness side of sustainable cocoa farming!
Join us for the workshop, „Business Strategy and Planning,“ led by business expert and consultant Tobias Schulze Frenking. This virtual session will provide valuable insights into developing effective business plans and devising powerful strategies for business owners and entrepreneurs along the cocoa value chain.
When: Thursday, June 27 from 5:30 PM to 7 PM
Where: Virtual Teams Meeting
To secure your spot, please email us at [email protected] or fill out the registration form (link in bio). We will share the meeting link with you one day in advance.
These virtual sessions are free of charge for both members and non-members of the OTC.
Let’s cultivate a thriving cocoa community together! 🍫🌱
🌱 Join us for the fourth and final in-person session of the Sustainable Cocoa Farming Training Program, “Servicing of Field Machinery,“ led by Junior Bhola in Gran Couva. We know you’ve been eagerly anticipating this course!
This session will equip you with the basic skills and knowledge needed to properly maintain and service your field machinery, ensuring efficient cocoa farming practices, and saving resources of time and money-intensive maintenance services.
For this course, we invite you to bring your small machinery for assessment, so that we can practically improve our skills based on real-life cases. Small machinery includes chainsaws, pole pruners, mist blowers, weed wackers, motorized leaf blowers, or any such equipment with small engines.
This session is hosted at La Tranquinidad Estate in Gran Couva. Limited space is available, so please book in advance by filling out the registration form (link in bio) or sending us an email at [email protected]
Cost:
Members: 50 TTD
Non-members: 150 TTD Don’t miss this chance to deepen your knowledge and contribute to the future of cocoa cultivation.
Let’s continue to cultivate a thriving cocoa community together! 🍫
🌿 Join us for the next session of the Sustainable Cocoa Farming Training Program, “Cocoa Varietals & Field Maintenance“ led by Jai Samsoondar.
This session will delve deeper into the different cocoa varietals and understanding their genetics, proper field maintenance, and pruning techniques; A session that will provide you with hands-on experience and valuable insights to optimize your cocoa farm.
This session is hosted at La Tranquinidad Estate in Gran Couva. Limited space is available, so please book in advance by filling out the registration form (link in bio) or sending us an email at [email protected]
Cost:
Members: 50 TTD
Non-members: 150 TTD
Let’s continue to cultivate a thriving cocoa community together! 🍫
🍫✨ Our cocoa journey continues! 🌱 From delving into the depths of cocoa post-harvest science to savoring chocolates from around the globe, our second in-person workshop was a great combination of learning and tasting. With the guidance of @sarahbharath , we explored fermentation, the magic of microorganisms, the intricacies of timing and temperature, and so much more 🌱🌡️🔬
Together, we engaged all our senses, from the sight of cocoa beans to the touch of fermenting pods, and the ultimate pleasure of tasting chocolates. 🍫
Huge thanks to @sarahbharath for sharing her wealth of knowledge and to @tamanamountainchocolates for hosting us with warm hospitality and delicious cocoa treats. 🙏
To all our fellow cocoa enthusiasts, stay tuned for more adventures as we continue this delicious journey. 🌟🍃
