Mr. Isagani De Ocampo, owner of Kakaw Galleon.

Kakaw Galleon: All aboard the Philippine artisanal chocolate sensation

“For a chocolate lover, the art of tasting has the power to magically transform a casual nibble into a world of new pleasure.” However, you can also delight yourself by making your own chocolate, only if you knew the art. The Philippines is home to various chocolatiers perfecting the art of chocolate-making and achieving breakthrough continue reading : Kakaw Galleon: All aboard the Philippine artisanal chocolate sensation

DTI celebrates the launch of Tangerine’s new line of chocolate products in Quezon

GUMACA, QUEZON — The Kakao Integrated Development for Livelihood and Transformation (KIDLAT) successfully introduced a new line of chocolate products from Tangerine at Four K Kakao Farm, Barangay Villa Principe, Gumaca, Quezon.   “Tangerine” is a brand of chocolate products made from cacao grown by local farmers in Quezon and members of the Kakao Integrated continue reading : DTI celebrates the launch of Tangerine’s new line of chocolate products in Quezon

Senator Mark A. Villar, along with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 4A Regional Director Marissa C. Argente, the DTI Quezon Provincial Director Julieta L. Tadiosa, Congressman Mike Tan, the 4th District Quezon Representative, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) IVA Regional Director, Ms. Emelita P. Bagsit, the DOST Quezon Provincial Director Maria Esperanza E. Jawili, and the Department of Agriculture (DA) IVA Regional Director, Mr. Milo D. de los Reyes, witnessed the event.

DTI Region 4A and DTI Quezon celebrate the launch of Tangerine’s new line of chocolate products

January 25, 2023, the Kakao Integrated Development for Livelihood and Transformation (KIDLAT) successfully introduced a new line of chocolate products from Tangerine at Four K Kakao Farm, Barangay Villa Principe, Gumaca, Quezon. “Tangerine” is a brand of chocolate products made from cacao grown by local farmers in Quezon and members of the Kakao Integrated Development continue reading : DTI Region 4A and DTI Quezon celebrate the launch of Tangerine’s new line of chocolate products

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P380K worth of Region 12 products sold at 31st MinBizcon Trade Exhibit

Koronadal City, South Cotabato – The Department of Trade and Industry – Region 12 (DTI-12), through its One Town, One Product (OTOP) Program has successfully marketed a total of P380,000 worth of products produced by the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) of Region 12 in the recently concluded Mindanao Business Conference (MinBizcon) in Tandag continue reading : P380K worth of Region 12 products sold at 31st MinBizcon Trade Exhibit

Presentation of the perspective and site plan

DTI-Gensan facilitates the development of the proposed perspective and site development plan for Don Ricardo’s Chocolate Village

On 18 July 2022, the DTI-General Santos City Satellite Office, in partnership with Notre Dame of Dadiangas University through its internship program for their architecture and engineering students, facilitated the development of the proposed perspective, site development plan, and processing plant floorplan for Don Ricardo’s Chocolate Village to be situated at Barangay Tambler, General Santos continue reading : DTI-Gensan facilitates the development of the proposed perspective and site development plan for Don Ricardo’s Chocolate Village

Chocolately Yours

Inspired by the learning and experiences during the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Kapatid Mentor ME Program (KMME) Program in 2020, Ms. Grace Dalin of Gracias Resto has reached another milestone in her business. She boldly accepted the invitation of DTI-Zamboanga Del Sur (ZDS) to showcase her chocolatier skills during the 1st ZDS Kakaw continue reading : Chocolately Yours

DTI: Malagos Chocolate Victory in International Competition Showcases PH Cacao Excellence

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the recent victory of Malagos Chocolate at the World Drinking Chocolate Competition 2020 in Hannover, Germany showcases the excellence of Philippine cacao. The results were announced last 25 October during the virtual Schokoladen Gourmet Festival.  Malagos Chocolate claimed four Gold awards, especially the top prize in the continue reading : DTI: Malagos Chocolate Victory in International Competition Showcases PH Cacao Excellence