The global cacao industry, which underpins the multi-billion-dollar chocolate market, is often romanticised for its cultural richness and exotic origins. However, beneath this appealing surface lies a complex web of socio-economic challenges, with corruption being...

The Illusion of Fair Trade: A Critical Analysis of Cacao Production and Certification In recent years, the appeal of fair trade certification has grown, especially for ethically conscious consumers seeking to support sustainable practices. However,...

Dear Soma Crew, Cacao grows in paradise. Crops can only be grown in areas within 20 degrees of the Equator with high year-round temperatures and ample annual rainfall. Most of the world’s cacao is grown...

"𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘺 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘵𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧. 𝘖𝘸𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦." – Robin Sharma, author of The...

Black Friday has become synonymous with consumer frenzy. Every year, shoppers flood stores and websites in search of the biggest discounts, often buying products they don’t need, simply because they’re cheap. But behind the allure...

In recent years, so-called "ceremonial cacao' has been gaining popularity across the globe, and this trend is just starting to make its way to Australia. But what is all the excitement really about? Why are...

Question: “Why don’t you offer free postage?” This is legit a question we receive quite often, or we are asked why our postage is ‘so expensive’. A message I received this morning said that the...

Just to get things clear straight up: Please rest assured that all of our cacao is heavy metal safe in accordance with EU, Australian, and US regulations. We have included our latest independent test results...

Enjoying a warm drink becomes a treasured part of our mornings. While coffee has long been the go-to morning pick-me-up, a shift is underway toward more balanced alternatives like ceremonial cacao. This trend reflects a...