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Cocoa Cost Soars to Historic High – Why is Cocoa’s Cost Rising? | April 2024
Cocoa's Surging Cost: A Historic Mark Chocolate is a beloved delicacy known and cherished worldwide. Chocolate treats can be found in almost every store and home in the US and around the globe. However, it's easy to overlook the core component needed to make...
What is Cremino?
CreminoWhat is a "Cremino"? Does it differ from Gianduja and Giandujotto? Where and when was it first made? Read below to find out answers to these questions, and discover the history of Cremino!What is "Cremino"?The Cremino (plural: "Cremini") is typically a...
Vanilla 101: Sourcing, Cost, Quality & Usage with Prova Gourmet
A Word from Prova Gourmet's President, Muriel Acat-Vergnet:Prova is a story of family and passions, which has been written for three generations. Daniel, my father has raised the small family business to the big leagues, to make it an international leader in its...
Where does Cocoa Grow?
Where does Cocoa Grow?Can cocoa grow anywhere in the world? Or are there certain climates and regions which are better for cocoa growth than others? And does cocoa grow anywhere in the United States? Read on below to discover where cocoa grows and how complex of a...
The History of Guylian Chocolate
Guylian Chocolate The History of Guylian ChocolateGuylian is a Belgian chocolate company that is known around the world as the creator of the original chocolate Seashells. The company was created in 1958 by a young chocolatier Guy and his wife Liliane. They combined...
What are Dragées?
DragéesWhat are Dragées? Is this a category of chocolate on its own? Or is it similar to familiar products you see at the grocery store each week? Read below to find out where the coveted confections originated.What are Dragées:Dragées are a sweet confection most...
What is Giandujotto?
GiandujottoWhat is Giandujotto and what are Giandujotti? Is the confection different than "gianduja"? Or is it a blended product of its own? Where and when did Giandujotto first come to be? Read below to find out where the coveted blend originated.What is...
What is Gianduja?
GiandujaWhat is Gianduja? Does the blend fall under the category of "chocolate"? Or is it a blended product of its own? Where and when did Gianduja first come to be? Read below to find out where the coveted blend originated. What is Gianduja:Gianduja, or Gianduia, is...