> ## 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 | Production Pathways: From Melangers to ... ? - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/thechocolatelifelive-production-pathways-from-melangers-to/ - Published: 2023-08-01T23:18:22.000Z - Updated: 2023-08-04T18:14:05.000Z - Description: Episode 127 of #TheChocolateLifeLIVE is LIVE from 10:00 AM PDT / 1:00 PM EDT on Friday, August 4th. - Author: TheChocolateWire - Tags: Live Stream, The Wire Watch on [my LinkedIn profile](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/claygordon%5Fthechocolatelifelive-lavidacocoa-thechocolatelife-activity-7092281073744687104-17vQ?utm%5Fsource=share&utm%5Fmedium=member%5Fdesktop) Watch on [TheChocolateLife page](https://www.facebook.com/TheChocolateLife/) on Facebook (live event) --- ### **Episode Overview** In a recent episode of TheChocolateLifeLIVE I discussed the topics of influence and orthodoxy. [TheChocolateLifeLIVE | Influences and OrthodoxyEpisode 124 of #TheChocolateLifeLIVE is LIVE from 10:00 AM PDT / 1:00 PM EDT on Tue, July 18th.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/12/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeTheChocolateWire![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2023/07/jacek-dylag-PMxT0XtQ--A-unsplash-Featured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/thechocolatelifelive-influences-and-orthodoxy/) Two of the influences I mentioned were John Nanci and his website Chocolate Alchemy. [Chocolate AlchemyLearn, Grow, find your inner maker. The source for your chocolate making Journey.![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d8bff4a3360ca940504574/1457740787396-B56WCLUI1WG3KYJL8RQH/favicon.ico)Chocolate AlchemyAsk the Alchemist![](http://static1.squarespace.com/static/56d8bff4a3360ca940504574/t/645e76e81a27934dd087ada2/1683912424440/IG+Logo+3.png?format=1500w)](https://chocolatealchemy.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) My nomination for the single most influential person in craft chocolate is John. Pretty much everyone in craft chocolate that started out after 2004 has used the production pathway John innovated. In this episode we will review that production pathway and examine several others, taking a look at, and discussing, the relative strengths and weaknesses of each. --- ### **Concepts That Will be Discussed** #### Why Melange(u)rs? ➡️ They can be extremely inexpensive. ➡️ It is easy to understand how they work. ➡️ It’s relatively easy to move recipes into progressively larger machines. #### Barriers to *Changing* Production Pathways ➡️ Cost ➡️ Recipes are not generally directly transferrable. #### Obstacles to Scaling ➡️ Cost of ingredients vs cost of labor. ➡️ Materials handling. ➡️ Self-imposed blinders re: authenticity and quality. ➡️ Lack of understanding of actual cost of production. #### What’s Missing? ➡️ There is very little innovation when it comes to new pathways. ➡️ There is no interest in innovating small-scale materials handling. --- ### **Contribute!** As always, I will be taking questions and comments during the livestream. If you want to share your thoughts with me here on TheChocolateLife *before* the live stream begins, add them in the comments below. 💡 Not a member? You must be a member to comment. Click the Join button to become a Free ***or Premium*** member. Like. Comment. Share. ***Subscribe!*** --- ### **Additional Resources** [TheChocolateLife::LIVE – Downscaling Chocolate Production Case StudyEpisode 70 streams Tue, Nov 29th from 12:00\~13:00 EST.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/12/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeTheChocolateWire![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2022/11/cafiesaOutsideFeatured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/thechocolatelife-live-downscaling-chocolate-production-case-study/) [TheChocolateLife :: LIVE – Melangers Deep DiveEpisode 27 streaming LIVE worldwide on Friday, March 25th from 12:00 EDT.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/12/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2022/03/featuredImage_RomeoV1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/thechocolatelife-live-melangers-deep-dive/) [TheChocolateLifeLIVE – with Bhavani V / Diamond Custom MachinesEpisode 74 of #TheChocolateLifeLIVE streams Friday, December 16th, from 12:00\~13:00 EST.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/12/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeTheChocolateWire![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2022/12/melanger_BhavaniFeatured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/thechocolatelifelive-bhavani-v-diamond-custom-machines/) --- ### **Resources Introduced During the Episode** 📧 If you want a copy of the production/costing estimation workbook I mentioned during this live stream please email [Member Support](mailto:member.support@thechocolatelife.com). You do not have to be a ChocolateLife member to request the workbook, but we hope you *will* become a member of the community! --- ### **Hashtags** #productionpathway #melanger #melangeur #universal #ballmill #rollmill #conche #chocolate #craftchocolate #cacao #cocoa #cacau #TheChocolateLife #LaVidaCocoa ---