Cocoa

Grading and selecting Cocoa For chocolate makers, confectioners, and bulk buyers, identifying high-quality cocoa is critical. This guide explains how to assess Ugandan cocoa beans using industry-standard grading methods, ensuring you source only the finest beans for your products. 🔬 Step 1: The Cut Test – Measuring Fermentation & Defects ✅ How to Perform a Cut Test Take a 300g random sample from […]

Maximize Yield & Quality in Uganda At Zola Produce, we work directly with Ugandan cocoa farmers to improve productivity, quality, and income. This step-by-step guide covers planting, maintenance, harvesting, and post-harvest best practices to help you grow premium cocoa beans for local and international markets. 🌱 Step 1: Planting for Success ✅ Choosing the Right Variety Uganda’s climate favors hybrid clones with disease resistance