The Bean-to-Bar Blog

Vintage Royal No. 5 drum roaster used for small-batch artisan chocolate roasting at Valley Isle Chocolate Maui

What Does "Bean-to-Bar" Actually Mean? (And Why...

If you’ve browsed the chocolate aisle lately, you’ve likely seen the term "Bean-to-Bar." It sounds sophisticated, but in an era of "greenwashing," what does it actually signify for the chocolate...

What Does "Bean-to-Bar" Actually Mean? (And Why...

If you’ve browsed the chocolate aisle lately, you’ve likely seen the term "Bean-to-Bar." It sounds sophisticated, but in an era of "greenwashing," what does it actually signify for the chocolate...

Cacao farming in Maui Hawaii - Valley Isle Chocolate Napa Valley of Chocolate

The Napa Valley of Chocolate: Why Hawaii is the...

Discover the history of cacao in Hawaii and why the islands are becoming the "Napa Valley of Chocolate." Learn about our royal heritage and artisan bean-to-bar process.

The Napa Valley of Chocolate: Why Hawaii is the...

Discover the history of cacao in Hawaii and why the islands are becoming the "Napa Valley of Chocolate." Learn about our royal heritage and artisan bean-to-bar process.