Chocolate Festival of Belize

31/08/2026

How Scientists Are Perfecting Chocolate

Researchers are probing cocoa’s confections to better understand flavour, crystals and bloom.

28/08/2026

Ancient DNA reveals cacao was consumed in present-day Georgia 1,000 years ago

One of the world's favorite sweet treats, chocolate, may have been enjoyed in eastern North America much earlier than previously thought, about 1,000 years ago. New research published in the journal PLOS One suggests that people in the Mississippian city of Etowah were consuming cacao, the plant use...

13/08/2026

Changing times!!

A new chapter is unfolding for Belize’s cacao industry as Maya Mountain Cacao Ltd. moves toward becoming a farmer-owned cacao cooperative, giving more than 500 cacao farmers, predominantly from Southern Belize, the opportunity to become owners and democratic participants in the enterprise.

23/07/2026

TRASH Cacao Fruit Water Offers Sustainable Hydration

Sustainability, hydration and hip branding combine with the TRASH cacao fruit water that has made its official launch at Taste of London to offer consumers…

21/07/2026

The #1 Antioxidant Food You Should Be Eating!! Cacao!!!

20/07/2026

And we make the best chocolate here in Toledo, Belize, the chocolate capital of Belize!!

Why origin matters: Single-origin chocolate highlights unique regional flavors and often supports fair pay and sustainable farming, while commodity blends focus on cost and consistency. Decode the label: High-quality chocolate typically lists just cacao and sugar, with cocoa content around 60% for m...

17/07/2026

Chocolate Tourism Is The Sweetest Travel Trend Right Now

From bean-to-bar lodges in the tropics to chocolate-infused spas and curious tastings in Europe, a new style of travel invites guests to experience cacao not just as a treat, but as a destination. What’s the number one travel souvenir of the edible kind that comes to your mind? Easy. That would mo...

08/07/2026

Happy World Chocolate Day from Toledo, the Chocolate Capital of Belize and home to the highly celebrated Chocolate Festival of Belize!!!

07/07/2026

Cacao Fruit: What Does It Taste Like And How Do We Get Chocolate From It?

Cacao fruit is what chocolate is made from. Learn the history of cacao, how chocolate is made, and the many ways we enjoy this delicious superfood.

26/06/2026

Cacao nibs: The crunchy superfood you need

Cacao nibs are the latest superfood to take the health world by storm. These small, crunchy bits of chocolate are loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, making