Masako Miyabe has worked in the R&D Department of cacao and chocolate at Meiji since 2013. She specializes in fermentation and roasting, and has worked closely with our Quality Control team in the Dominican Republic on very important projects. Meiji is the #1 chocolate manufacturer in the Japanese market. Their first chocolate was introduced in 1918, after which they released Meiji Milk Chocolate in 1926.

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Konnichiwa Kahkow lovers! On this episode we talk to a very special guest from the other side of the world! With a Masters of Engineering and a Major in Applied Chemistry, Masako Miyabe has worked in the R&D Department of cacao and chocolate at Meiji since 2013. She specializes in fermentation and roasting, and has worked closely with our Quality Control team in the Dominican Republic on very important projects. For those of you that don’t know: Meiji is the #1 chocolate manufacturer in the Japanese market. Their first chocolate was introduced in 1918, after which they released Meiji Milk Chocolate in 1926.

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We had too many topics to cover with Brad Kintzer, Chief Chocolate Maker at TCHO Chocolate, and Chef Nathan Lyon – Emmy nominated cookbook author, so here’s part 2 of their episode. From botany and environmental studies to working in renowned restaurants and working with local growers and farmers, Brad and Nathan have always shared their passion for cacao & chocolate through education. After 2020, they pivoted from traditional knowledge-sharing platforms to the virtual and digital. They continue to reach out to their audiences -in real time- as they explore the nobility of ingredients. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel. If you’re interested in being a guest of the Kahkow Culture podcast, e-mail us: [email protected]. Don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa

Hi Kahkow lovers! On this episode of Kahkow Culture Nadia, Max & I have the pleasure of speaking to 2 good friends – Brad Kintzer, Chief Chocolate Maker at TCHO Chocolate, and President of the Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA). We also speak to Chef Nathan Lyon – Emmy nominated cookbook author. Nathan is the Culinary and Culture Ambassador for Curiosity Stream, the host of Good Food America with Nathan Lyon (Z Living), chef and co-host of Growing A Greener World (PBS), creator and host of A Lyon in the Kitchen (Discovery Health and Fit TV), co-creator of the Fiber Fourteen meal plan.



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Dominican Nacional from Ecuador, ‘lightbreaking’ cacao and many more profiles… one country is not one flavor! As we talk about the variety of genetics Rizek currently works with in the Dominican Republic, the Fruition team and Maricel get into the challenges of working with different cacao genotypes. To see the full recording of this episode, visit our YouTube channel: Kahkow USA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4M-VSLiMjU

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Dahlia and Bryan Graham of Fruition Chocolate talk to us about how they got into chocolate-making, as Maricel, Nadia & Daisy ask the burning questions. Fruition’s work begins by selecting ethically sourced and flavorful cacao, primarily from Central and South America – and this is essentially why our passions met! Maricel delves into the importance of Los Bejucos – one of our Denominations of Origin and how this concept positively impacts small cacao farmers’ livelihoods. The admirable ‘genetic cocktail’ of Los Bejucos holds tremendous significance regarding quality as well, as it serves as a genetic base for the development of other exclusive plantations within the same Denomination of Origin. \\ To see the full recording of this episode, visit our YouTube channel: Kahkow USA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4M-VSLiMjU


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Alberto Simionato & the Rizek team continue this dialogue about emerging trends in the cacao & chocolate industry. We delve into the aspects of authenticity regarding chocolate makers and the cacao supply chain. Should our conception of quality change considering the nature of cacao as an agricultural product? – Tune in to learn about Alberto’s response. Don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa | If you’re interested in being a guest of the Kahkow Culture podcast or have any questions or comments, e-mail us: [email protected]

Our first episode in Italian! In this episode Max, Daisy & Alberto Fanton of Rizek Cacao, speak to Alberto Simionato - Chocolate Academy Director in Milan and Cacao Barry Chef. We hope you enjoy this interesting conversation about fermentation, education, our world-renowned single estate La Esmeralda & how we have been starting to reassess the concept of quality.

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Part 2 with Daniel Korson, co-founder of Coracao Chocolate is here! He created one of the top-selling drinking chocolates in the US, and spoke to us about the motivations that lead him towards the 'natural' channels.⁠ A special thanks to Daniel for recognizing the value of our ingredients and the role we play in direct trade – “it’s not just about what we put into our creations, but also about what we’re taking out”.⁠ Don’t forget to follow us on social media, we are @kahkow_usa

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Daniel Korson, co-founder of Coracao Chocolate, talks to us about the importance of transparency and trust in the cacao supply chain. As he creates one of the top-selling drinking chocolates in the US, he told us about the motivations that lead him towards the natural channels. Coracao has won Best Chocolatier in the Bay Area four times, has been featured on Fox News, ABC News, SF Weekly, Entrepreneur Magazine and has brought joy to many allergy-sensitive and health-conscious eaters. A special thanks to Daniel for recognizing the value of our ingredients and the role we play in direct trade – “it’s not just about what we put into our creations, but also about what we’re taking out”.

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