Deep Dive: CHOCONOMIC$ | #PodSaveChocolate Ep51
Episode 51 of #PodSaveChocolate takes a deep dive into the costs of setting up a new chocolate business with an emphasis on businesses that transform cocoa beans into bars and other products.
When and Where to Watch
In an experiment, this is the first episode of PodSaveChocolate
that can only be watched on YouTube. I want to see if streaming to a single platform increases overall engagement. (Keep in mind that to participate LIVE watchers must have a YouTube account.)
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Episode 51 Overview
The recent run-up in cocoa prices and ongoing volatility are causing many craft chocolate makers and confectioners to look more closely at business fundamentals.
A recent AskTCL question from a member focused my attention on the counsel I would give to someone looking to start a craft chocolate business now.
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A ChocolateLife member asks about a definition for micro-batch.
And that reflection caused me to take a look at other articles I had written and episodes of PodSaveChocolate on this topic.
In this episode, we’ll be taking another deep dive look into economic factors that you have complete control over, ones you have partial control over, as well as the ones you don’t have any control over.
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Originally published in 2011! There is some good community feedback so scroll down to the archived comment stream.
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A recent episode of PodSaveChocolate with a take on related topics.
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Another recent episode of PodSaveChocolate with a different take on related topics.
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Questions?
If you have questions, you can ask them live during the episode or, if you are a ChocolateLife member, you can ask them in the Comments below at any time.
Episode Hashtags and Related Accounts to Follow
#Chocononmics
#cocoa #cacao #cacau
#chocolate #chocolat #craftchocolate
#PodSaveChocolate #PodSaveChoc
#LaVidaCocoa #TheChocolateLife
Future Episodes
Chocolates made at origin (in a producing country).
World Chocolate Day is Sunday, July 7th.
Part 1 will take place over on Bean to Barstool and will take a look at pairing beer and chocolate from the perspective of beer. Part 2 will take a look at pairing chocolate and beer from the perspective of chocolate.
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