> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://thechocolatelife.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # TheChocolateLifeLIVE | All the News That’s Fit to Eat + AMA - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/thechocolatelifelive-all-the-news-thats-fit-to-eat-ama/ - Published: 2023-07-10T16:04:47.000Z - Updated: 2023-07-11T22:14:18.000Z - Description: Episode 122 of #TheChocolateLifeLIVE is LIVE from 10:00 AM PDT / 1:00 PM EDT on Tue, July 11th. - Author: TheChocolateWire - Tags: Live Stream, The Wire ➡️ Updated on 7/11 with all of the news links and other resources. Watch on [my LinkedIn profile ](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/claygordon%5Fthechocolatelifelive-lavidacocoa-thechocolatelife-activity-7084200210368794624-gTuA?utm%5Fsource=share&utm%5Fmedium=member%5Fdesktop) Watch on [TheChocolateLife page](https://www.facebook.com/TheChocolateLife/) on Facebook (live event) --- ### **Episode Overview** Each month I do an episode of TheChocolateLifeLIVE dedicated to a review of news stories that are sent to my inbox and that show up in my news feeds. This is that episode. As is also the case with each of these episodes I welcome questions from participants on any topic (to do with cocoa and/or chocolate). --- ### **News Links** Topics Discussed in This Episode [F/S – Cocoa Farm in Costa RicaLocated near Sierpe, Puntarenas.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/12/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2023/07/Featured-1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/f-s-cocoa-farm-in-costa-rica/) [‘Secret of long life is chocolate’, says 110-year-old birthday girl | ITV NewsAnnie Samphire from Fareham downplayed her celebrations, saying it was ‘just another day’. | ITV News Meridian![](https://www.itv.com/news/apple-touch-icon.png)ITV NewsITV News![](https://images.ctfassets.net/pjshm78m9jt4/3kwTRwScVLtdgHEwAwIxL2/9b6f4d096ac57f1c65c4ecf26c519f55/FotoJet__50_.jpg)](https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2023-07-09/secret-of-long-life-is-chocolate-says-110-year-old-birthday-girl?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Journal of Nutrition (Elsevier) *[Dietary Guidelines Meet NOVA: Developing a Menu for A Healthy Dietary Pattern Using Ultra-Processed Foods](https://thechocolatelife.com/ghost/#/editor/post/64ac24dcde301800015506ed)* [The NOVA classification system](https://www.fao.org/3/ca5644en/ca5644en.pdf?ref=thechocolatelife.com) (PDF UN FAO) [Ultra-processed foods: how functional is the NOVA system? - European Journal of Clinical NutritionEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition - Ultra-processed foods: how functional is the NOVA system?![](https://www.nature.com/static/images/favicons/nature/apple-touch-icon-f39cb19454.png)NatureVéronique Braesco![](https://media.springernature.com/m685/springer-static/image/art%3A10.1038%2Fs41430-022-01099-1/MediaObjects/41430_2022_1099_Fig1_HTML.png)](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41430-022-01099-1?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Certain Food Categories Face Higher PricesAlthough the Federal Reserve’s 10 rate hikes in the past 15 months have helped bring down persistent inflation, select goods are becoming more expensive, reports The Wall Street Journal. While prices for meat, eggs, and produce have stagnat![](https://feed.specialtyfood.com/favicon.ico)11 Jul 2023![](https://feed.specialtyfood.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/690/2023/07/28332/931984af43caf780e751c245a267401f-_Inflation_Rises.jpg)](https://feed.specialtyfood.com/2023/07/11/certain-food-categories-face-higher-prices/content.html?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Easter sales data reveals rapid growth of free-from chocolate sectorNOMO, one of the UK’s leading free-from chocolate brands has reported a stellar Easter achieving 45.6% value growth compared to the total market’s growth of 16.7% in the category during the seasonal holiday.![](https://www.confectionerynews.com/bundles/wrbmgbsite/images/favicon/confectionerynews/apple-touch-icon-180x180.png)confectionerynews.comAnthony Myers![](https://www.confectionerynews.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/food-beverage-nutrition/confectionerynews.com/news/ingredients/easter-sales-data-reveals-rapid-growth-of-free-from-chocolate-sector/16418837-1-eng-GB/Easter-sales-data-reveals-rapid-growth-of-free-from-chocolate-sector.jpg)](https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2023/06/08/easter-sales-data-reveals-rapid-growth-of-free-from-chocolate-sector?cid=DM1080096&bid=130053651&ref=thechocolatelife.com) [‘The hard truth is that the old sustainability models are good but not good enough’ – Rainforest Alliance calls for a new vision to address global crisesThe Rainforest Alliance Annual Report has called for a new strategic direction to address interconnected global crises as the organisation sets out its new vision for accelerating action to address the climate emergency, biodiversity loss, systemic poverty, and human rights issues.![](https://www.confectionerynews.com/bundles/wrbmgbsite/images/favicon/confectionerynews/apple-touch-icon-180x180.png)confectionerynews.comAnthony Myers![](https://www.confectionerynews.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/food-beverage-nutrition/confectionerynews.com/news/regulation-safety/the-hard-truth-is-that-the-old-sustainability-models-are-good-but-not-good-enough-rainforest-alliance-calls-for-a-new-vision-to-address-global-crises/16547501-1-eng-GB/The-hard-truth-is-that-the-old-sustainability-models-are-good-but-not-good-enough-Rainforest-Alliance-calls-for-a-new-vision-to-address-global.jpg)](https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2023/07/06/the-hard-truth-is-that-the-old-sustainability-models-are-good-but-not-good-enough-rainforest-alliance-calls-for-a-new-vision-to-address-global?cid=DM1084519&bid=150574520&ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Fair Trade USA Freezing Price Minimums, Plans to Revise ModelFair Trade USA is putting a freeze on minimum prices and price premiums for all green coffee sold under its Fair Trade Certified seal through the end of 2023\. The move comes as coffee pr…![](https://dailycoffeenews.com/wp-content/themes/dailycoffeenews/ico/favicon-194x194.png)Daily Coffee News by Roast MagazineNick Brown![](https://dailycoffeenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/green-coffee-fair-trade.jpg)](https://dailycoffeenews.com/2023/07/06/fair-trade-usa-freezing-price-minimums-plans-to-revise-model/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Climate change, high demand, speculation push Cocoa prices near 52-week highRecent inclement weather in West Africa has jeopardized cocoa output, driving up the price of the commodity to all-time highs![](https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=300,300)NairametricsOlumide Adesina![](https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Cocoa.jpg)](https://nairametrics.com/2023/07/10/climate-change-high-demand-speculation-push-cocoa-prices-near-52-week-high/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Biggest cocoa trade in more than a decade rattles London market | Bloomberg NewsThe biggest cocoa trade in more than a decade is rattling the London exchange, bringing back memories of when a hedge fund manager known as “Chocfinger” tried to corner the market. Two years of deficits have dramatically reduced stockpiles of the key chocolate ingredient, with a measure of supplies…![](https://businessmirror.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-BM-logomark-copy-270x270.png)BusinessMirrorBloomberg News![](https://businessmirror.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/agri02-071023.jpg)](https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/07/09/biggest-cocoa-trade-in-more-than-a-decade-rattles-london-market/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [ICCO widens cocoa deficit forecast to 142,000 tonnes for current seasonThe International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) has widened its deficit forecast for the current 2022-23 (October-September) season to 142,000 tonnes, up from 60,000 tonnes previously.![](https://www.confectionerynews.com/bundles/wrbmgbsite/images/favicon/confectionerynews/apple-touch-icon-180x180.png)confectionerynews.comAnthony Myers![](https://www.confectionerynews.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/food-beverage-nutrition/confectionerynews.com/news/commodities/icco-widens-cocoa-deficit-forecast-to-142-000-tonnes-for-current-season/16464593-1-eng-GB/ICCO-widens-cocoa-deficit-forecast-to-142-000-tonnes-for-current-season.jpg)](https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2023/06/07/icco-widens-cocoa-deficit-forecast-to-142-000-tonnes-for-current-season?cid=DM1079840&bid=128707693&ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Cocoa Historical Prices - Barchart.comHistorical price quotes for Cocoa futures, going back to circa 1980, with latest news and charts.![](https://d1l7hzv7igdihb.cloudfront.net/favicon.ico)Barchart.com![](https://www.barchart.com/img/barchart-og.png)](https://www.barchart.com/futures/quotes/CC%2A0/historical-prices?orderBy=contractExpirationDate&orderDir=asc&ref=thechocolatelife.com) [3350 in 1980 dollars adjusted for inflation to 2023 - Wolfram|AlphaWolfram|Alpha brings expert-level knowledge and capabilities to the broadest possible range of people—spanning all professions and education levels.![](https://www.wolframalpha.com/_next/static/images/favicon_1zbE9hjk.ico)Wolfram|Alpha![](https://www.wolframalpha.com/_next/static/images/share_3eSzXbxb.png)](https://www.wolframalpha.com/input?i=3350+in+1980+dollars+adjusted+for+inflation+to+2023&ref=thechocolatelife.com) [US removes export duties on Nigeria’s cocoa, other products](https://thenationonlineng.net/us-removes-export-duties-on-nigerias-cocoa-other-products/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Most expensive chocolate in the world | Al BawabaChocolate, who doesn’t love chocolate?For us chocolate admires, we know just some types of chocolate brands, however, we end up finding our f![](https://www.albawaba.com/themes/custom/abn/favicon.ico)Al-BawabaMayar Alkhatieb![](https://www.albawaba.com/sites/default/files/styles/default/public/2023-07/shutterstock_572071636.jpg?itok=Urba35Yx)](https://www.albawaba.com/lifestyle/most-expensive-chocolate-world-1525815?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [9 Nepali chocolate brands to satisfy your cravings](https://english.onlinekhabar.com/best-nepali-chocolate-brands.html?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [ MSI Not Fit For Purpose FORWEBSITEFINAL Re-upload of this analysis of multi-stakeholder initiatives from the recent Climate Change episode. MSI\_Not\_Fit\_For\_Purpose\_FORWEBSITE.FINAL\_.pdf 5 MB download-circle ](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/files/2023/07/MSI%5FNot%5FFit%5FFor%5FPurpose%5FFORWEBSITE.FINAL%5F.pdf "Download") --- ### **Bean Cleaning / Sorting Table Gallery** ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2023/07/SortingTable_1.jpeg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2023/07/SortingTable_2.jpeg) ![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2023/07/Bean-Cleaning-Table.jpg) \[L\] Taken in Venezuela in 2006\. \[C\] Supplied by a consulting client – the same table design. \[R\] A design from memory for a sorting table built on a standard s/s worktable. --- ### **Hashtags** #AMA #AskMeAnything #allthenews #allthenewsthatsfittoeat #chocolate #craftchocolate #cacao #cocoa #cacau #TheChocolateLife #LaVidaCocoa --- 💡 Not a member? You must be a member to comment. Click the Join button to become a Free ***or Premium*** member.