> ## 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. # UPDATED: TheChocolateLifeLIVE – February AMA & Chocolate News - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/thechocolatelifelive-february-ama-chocolate-news/ - Published: 2023-02-20T21:07:04.000Z - Updated: 2023-02-21T21:14:22.000Z - Description: Episode 92 of #TheChocolateLIVE streams on Tuesday, February 21st from 12:00~13:00 EST. - Author: Clay Gordon - Tags: Live Stream, The Wire Every month – usually on the third Sunday – I schedule an AMA (Ask Me Anything) call for members of TheChocolateLife. Where my TCLLIVE calendar permits, I follow up the member AMA call with an AMA livestream where I also share ***All The Chocolate News That’s Fit To Eat*** on the following Tuesday. If you have a question you’d like answered plan to join in live. ***Members*** can also questions in advance in the comments below. --- ### **Resources** [International Confectionery on LinkedIn: #confectionery #foodmanufacturing #production #innovation #packagingInternational Confectionery Get your free digital copy: https://lnkd.in/eNF9Us5m Welcome back to this issue of International…![](https://static.licdn.com/sc/h/al2o9zrvru7aqj8e1x2rzsrca)LinkedInInternational Confectionery![](https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/D4E05AQHQ_6OhtZcBHQ/videocover-high/0/1676911236518?e=2147483647&v=beta&t=ntEnSmYXE7ctKBO_Vgzzl0qXRZnU9GbBNykiq1a59nE)](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/international-confectionery%5Fconfectionery-foodmanufacturing-production-activity-7033475539633897472-mZqJ?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Link to current issue. [Terry Collingsworth on LinkedIn: The Chocolate War graphically shows that there are enslaved children…The Chocolate War graphically shows that there are enslaved children harvesting cocoa in Cote D'Ivoire for Nestle and Cargill TODAY when these companies signed…![](https://static.licdn.com/sc/h/al2o9zrvru7aqj8e1x2rzsrca)LinkedInTerry Collingsworth![](https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/C4E22AQGzaVd6yq4VWQ/feedshare-shrink_2048_1536/0/1676861933614?e=1680134400&v=beta&t=uHKUgqxkC9Ghtp1Xo3zAhWY-Vk2vTY31lBDc_yRy05o)](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/terry-collingsworth-60a44231%5Fattended-ras-al-khaimah-fine-arts-festival-activity-7033413040549105664-KJ7i?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Available to view soon in the US on Amazon Prime/Apple TV [USDA ARS Online Magazine Vol. 64, No. 7Scientists from the Agricultural Research Service and the Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza in Costa Rica are focusing their research on decoding the genome of frosty pod rot.![](https://agresearchmag.ars.usda.gov/images/favicon.ico)![](https://agresearchmag.ars.usda.gov/images/USDA-Logo.png)](https://agresearchmag.ars.usda.gov/2016/jul/cocoa/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Has the origin of the *Moniliophthora roreri* fungus been found? [FDA approves Barry Callebaut’s claim of health benefits in high-flavanol cocoa powderBarry Callebaut Group has announced a major breakthrough in America after it has established a qualified health claim with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), stating that high-flavanol cocoa powder may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.![](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/article/2023/02/14/fda-approves-barry-callebaut-s-claim-of-health-benefits-in-high-flavanol-cocoa-powder/16167512-1-eng-GB/FDA-approves-Barry-Callebaut-s-claim-of-health-benefits-in-high-flavanol-cocoa-powder.jpg)](https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2023/02/14/FDA-approves-Barry-Callebaut-s-claim-of-health-benefits-in-high-flavanol-cocoa-powder?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Not all it’s cracked up to be - see my response below:/ [What the FDA response to Barry Callebaut’s petition says - International Confectionery MagazineBack in November 2018, Barry Callebaut (Switzerland) petitioned the US Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for permission to make...![](https://in-confectionery.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cropped-IC-favicon-270x270.png)International Confectionery MagazineRebecca Morpeth-Spayne![](https://in-confectionery.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Clay-Gordon.jpg)](https://in-confectionery.com/what-the-fda-response-to-barry-callebauts-petition-says/?feed%5Fid=819&%5Funique%5Fid=63ee183136950&ref=thechocolatelife.com) My response to the above article. [Is Lindt A Bean-To-Bar Chocolate Company? - Tasting TableYou may be familiar with bean-to-cup coffee. Chocolate makers are attempting something similar. Is Lindt truly a bean-to-bar pioneer amongst its peers?![](https://www.tastingtable.com/img/tasting-table-favicon-448x448.png)Tasting TableWendy Leigh![](https://www.tastingtable.com/img/gallery/is-lindt-a-bean-to-bar-chocolate-company/l-intro-1674928574.jpg)](https://www.tastingtable.com/1181312/is-lindt-a-bean-to-bar-chocolate-company/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) What Lindt means by bean to bar. [Chocolate manufacturers focus on sustainability, innovative productsChocolate companies have been diversifying their products and are also aiming to stay up to date with their sustainability and improvement goals.![](https://www.snackandbakery.com/images/favicon/apple-touch-icon-152.png)Snack Food & Wholesale BakeryLiz Parker![](https://www.snackandbakery.com/ext/resources/2023/02/17/Peanut-Butter-Lovers-Gift-Box.jpg?height=635&t=1676670253&width=1200)](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/108442-chocolate-manufacturers-focus-on-sustainability-innovative-products?ref=thechocolatelife.com) What one industry publication thinks about innovation. [Chocolate Brands, Ranked Worst To Best - Tasting TableWith so many chocolate brands to choose from, we offer our top 20 list of chocolates from around the world, from aesthetic chocolate to nostalgic favorites.![](https://www.tastingtable.com/img/tasting-table-favicon-448x448.png)Tasting TableMolly Delmore![](https://www.tastingtable.com/img/gallery/20-chocolate-brands-ranked-worst-to-best/l-intro-1646002781.jpg)](https://www.tastingtable.com/788370/chocolate-brands-ranked-worst-to-best/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Do YOU agree with this list? ## Livestream Links ### **Watch/Participate on YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn.** [Visit TheChocolateWire Channel on YouTube](https://youtube.com/@TheChocolateLife?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [My LinkedIn profile](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/claygordon%5Fama-askmeanything-chocolatenews-activity-7033541508662198273-P7DU?utm%5Fsource=share&utm%5Fmedium=member%5Fdesktop) [TheChocolateLife page](https://www.facebook.com/TheChocolateLife/) on Facebook (live event) --- ### **Hashtags** #ama #askmeanything #chocolatenews #allthenewsthatsfittoeat #chocolate #cacao #cocoa #cacau #TheChocolateLife #LaVidaCocoa --- 💡 ***Have thoughts to share or questions to ask?*** Leave them in the comments.