Behind the Flavor

Explore stories, origins, and sustainable impact straight from the source.

Nestled on the western slopes of the Andes in Bolívar Province, Caluma is a small Ecuadorian canton surrounded by lush tropical forests [...]
When you bite into that square of 70% cacao goodness, you're unleashing a cocktail of brain-friendly compounds why this sweet treat might be the mental health hack you've been looking for [...]
If someone told you that one of the most powerful anti-aging compounds could be found in your local grocery store's candy aisle, you'd probably think they were pulling your leg. But here's [...]
For too long, chocolate has been branded as a guilty pleasure, something to be enjoyed in secret or atoned for at the gym. But here's what the wellness industry doesn't want you to know: dark [...]
Whether you're chasing Olympic gold or just trying to beat your personal best at the local 5K, every athlete knows that marginal gains matter. While the sports nutrition industry pushes expensive [...]
It's 7:45 AM and you're already refereeing your third conflict of the day. By lunch, you've explained the same concept seventeen different ways, lost your voice twice, and somehow there's glitter [...]
In the world of fine chocolate, one country stands above all others, producing cacao so exceptional that chocolatiers worldwide consider it the gold standard. That country is Ecuador. But to [...]