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How a Swiss Factory Is Making Chocolate from Cacao Pods
This episode digs into a quiet revolution in chocolate manufacturing: a factory in Switzerland that processes the whole cacao pod, not just the beans. We look at how the startup, which goes by the name of Koa, is working with a Swiss chocolate maker to turn cacao pulp and husks into new ingredients and products. We break down the numbers: how much cacao is wasted each year, what the pulp can be used for, and how a small facility can make a big dent in both waste and farmer income. We also talk about the challenges of scaling up from pilot to production, and what this means for the future of…
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