Quest for Superior Cocoa Qualities and Human Health

Join CocoaTown and cacao researcher Albertus Eskes for a special Empowering Chocopreneurs webinar exploring twenty years of discoveries related to superior cocoa qualities and human health.

Topic: Quest for Superior Cocoa Qualities and Human Health: Discoveries and Potential Applications
Presenter: Albertus Eskes
Date: Saturday June 13th, 2026
Time: 10 am – 12 Noon Atlanta Time
Location: Virtual

Register Now: https://form.jotform.com/260924250699162

This webinar will introduce advanced fermentation methods, attractive cocoa by-products, and the potential connection between cocoa quality and increased human health benefits.

Albertus will present several discoveries developed through years of research and practical exploration, including CacaoNuts, CocoaPerfume, Bitterfree Forastero Varieties, Anima, TropMix, Revive, and Zero or Little Fermentation.

Each discovery offers potential commercial applications for cocoa farmers, chocolate makers, researchers, and food entrepreneurs who want to create higher-value specialty cocoa products and explore new opportunities beyond traditional chocolate making.

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿, 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:

• How twenty years of cocoa research led to discoveries in superior cocoa qualities
• How CacaoNuts may create opportunities for healthy and savory cocoa-based snacks
• How CocoaPerfume explores the potential of multiple cocoa fragrances
• How Anima can support high-quality accelerated fermentation and health
• How TropMix can help create attractive naturally flavored cocoa products
• How Revive may eliminate quality flaws in traditionally fermented cocoa beans
• How Zero or Little Fermentation warrants for superior cocoa qualities and human health
• How cocoa farmers, chocolate makers, and food entrepreneurs can think about new product opportunities from cocoa

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱

This webinar is designed for cocoa farmers, chocolate makers, chocolatiers, food entrepreneurs, researchers, educators, and anyone interested in cocoa quality, fermentation, value-added cocoa products, functional cocoa products, and new commercial opportunities in the cocoa and chocolate industry.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

Cocoa has value far beyond chocolate. Through improved processing, creative product development, and deeper understanding of cocoa qualities, producers and makers can explore new ways to increase quality, reduce waste, and create more profitable functional cocoa-based products.

This session will help attendees think differently about cocoa, advanced fermentation methods, by-products, flavor, fragrance, and health-focused opportunities.