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Chocolate Machines to Start With - Episode 84

chocolate factory chocolate making equipment machines Jan 19, 2026
Image of chocolate pouring from chocolate grinder with text reading "Craft Chocolate Machines You Need".

In this episode we're highlighting our experience with Michal from Herufek Chocolate in the Czech Republic. Michal is a chocolate maker who is also making his own equipment. In this episode we look at his 30kg melanger, 60kg melanger, winnower, and vibratory sieve: machines we wish existed when we were starting our chocolate factory.

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