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Bean-To-Bar vs Tree-To-Bar Chocolate - Episode 122

Jan 19, 2026
Image of cacao seeds, chocolate bar and cacao pods with text reading "Bean-To-Bar Vs Tree-To-Bar Chocolate".

A common question we get asked is "What is the difference between bean-to-bar vs tree-to-bar chocolate?" Here's a look at the similarities and differences between the two practices and their definitions.

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