This is the continuation of the story of Philippine cacao & chocolate culture, or rather, a lack thereof. In part two we hear some of the real-life stories of Filipino cacao farmers and chocolate makers, and the obstacles they face on a daily basis. We'll explore why local culture can both help and hurt an industry's development.

In this episode, we talk to three people who are active at very different levels of the industry: a farmer, a chocolate maker, and an educator. Be sure to listen to the Philippines Part 1 before diving into this week's episode. It builds up the history, consumption, and shaping of the Philippine market, setting the scene so you can understand why there's about to be a lot more Philippine cacao out on the market.

To read the article version of this episode, click here.

Show notes: https://damecacao.com/chocolate-on-the-road-the-philippines-part-2/

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