Forteza Caribbean Chocolate expands with new Big Bars line
November 14, 2023
Puerto Rican family business invests $20K in equipment to increase cocoa production. #NewsismyBusiness
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Forteza Caribbean Chocolate to boost cocoa harvests to produce fine chocolate in PR
January 28, 2019
Forteza Caribbean Chocolate announced the implementation of a plan to produce and distribute among local farmers some 12,000 high-performance cocoa trees through 2020, with the support of the Puerto Rico Agriculture Department and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The company said the addition of the new trees should lead to the creation of 100 to […]
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National Fine Cocoa and Aroma competition underway in P.R.
November 30, 2018
The National Fine Cocoa and Aroma competition constitutes the starting point for the selection of the three best local cocoa bean samples.
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Forteza Caribbean Chocolate beats growth expectations despite María
August 27, 2018
Despite Hurricane María’s effect on local cocoa production, the demand for Forteza chocolate has reflected growth that “has exceeded expectations for 2018," said Eduardo Cortés founder of the Forteza Caribbean Chocolate brand that is part of Cortés Hermanos.
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P.R. stands to gain from sustainable cocoa crops
July 20, 2011
For the past 100 years, worldwide chocolate consumption has reflected a 3 percent annual increase as demand for tasty cocoa-based products has gained ground. Today, the current global market value of annual cocoa crops is estimated at $5.1 billion, according to World Cocoa Foundation statistics.
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