Cocoa Microbiological Specifications and Contaminant Limits: The Buyer’s Guide

Cocoa microbiological specifications explained: Salmonella, ochratoxin A, PAH4, cadmium and moisture limits, plus a COA checklist and contract clauses.
How to Import Cocoa Powder: 8 Steps for First-Time Importers

Importing cocoa powder for the first time? Follow 8 steps: spec, supplier checks, samples, FOB or CIF terms, documents, customs and storage.
Uses of Cocoa Bean Shells and Husks: Market Value and the HS 1802 Trade Code

Cocoa bean shells are 10–17% of every bean and far more than waste. This guide covers mulch and the risk to dogs, husk tea, dietary fibre, theobromine, feed limits, biomass, cadmium, the HS 1802 code, EUDR and bulk pricing.