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 do I have to pay for postage?" This is a question we get quite often. Or we’re asked why our postage is “so expensive”. This morning someone messaged to say our postage prices...

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...

In my twenties, I was an avid coffee enthusiast, famously known for my overly specific coffee order—a strong, extra-hot soy latte with a hint of honey, 3/4 full. My days in Sydney revolved around coffee...

Cacao has played a powerful and varied role in my life over the past five years. My first experience with it was on a volcanic island called Ometepe in Nicaragua, where I participated in cacao...