<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://www.manuandcocraft.com/blogs/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Manu &amp; Co. - Blog</title><description>Manu &amp; Co. - Blog</description><link>https://www.manuandcocraft.com/blogs</link><lastBuildDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:36:11 +0530</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Cacao Harvest]]></title><link>https://www.manuandcocraft.com/blogs/post/our-harvests</link><description><![CDATA[Cacao Harvest: The Journey from Pod to Chocolate Cacao, the essential ingredient in chocolate, undergoes a fascinating journey from tropical farms to o ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_kOx-GCeGSSae0DSMmUaVDA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_C5hjDZwJSP6Z3bih36WZjg" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_nx7B67egSZjq292C5Ji-SQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-4 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- zpdefault-section zpdefault-section-bg "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_n5WeufH0Mkq-KeUg3Qxdiw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_n5WeufH0Mkq-KeUg3Qxdiw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 344px !important ; height: 459px !important ; } } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-custom zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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<p><span style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:12px;">The “Cocoa Tree to Bar” training session offered participants an immersive journey through the entire chocolate-making process—from the cultivation of cocoa trees to the final crafted chocolate bar. The session began with an overview of cocoa farming practices, including tree cultivation, pod harvesting, and post-harvest fermentation and drying techniques. Attendees then explored the steps involved in transforming dried beans into chocolate, such as roasting, winnowing, grinding, conching, and tempering. Through hands-on activities and expert guidance, participants gained a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship involved in bean-to-bar production and left with both practical skills and a richer understanding of the chocolate supply chain.</span></span></p></div>
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