Hawaii Chocolate and Cacao Association (HCCA)

Location: St. John Hall Room 010, 3190 Maile Way, UH Manoa Campus, Honolulu, HI (See Map»)
Registration fee includes coffee and lunch (free parking)
 

The Hawai'i Chocolate and Cacao Association's Second Conference and Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 24th, 2013. The HCCA Conference provides the best source of information on cacao and chocolate in Hawai'i and a fun environment to meet and exchange ideas with others working in the industry, including a unique opportunity to hear from chocolate experts from throughout the USA and mainland.

Last year's event was attended by more than 50 cacao growers, chocolate-makers, professionals and enthusiasts from around the state.

• Keynote Speaker Ed Seguine, Chocolate Research Fellow - Mars Global Chocolate
• Invited Speaker Art Pollard, Founder / Head Chocolate-maker – Amano Chocolates
• A guided tasting of the finest dark chocolates from around the world and Hawai'i!
• Panel Discussions on the future of the cacao and chocolate industry, featuring Q & A with experts from the mainland and Hawai'i
• Workshop on the Costs of Cacao Farm Establishment in Hawai'i

RSVP to reserve your space today, via email at info@hawaiichocolate.org

 

   
Download Conference Invitation for full schedule and registration details.

St. John Hall Room 010, 3190 Maile Way, UH Manoa Campus, Honolulu, HI
Registration fee includes coffee and lunch (free parking)
HCCA Membership meeting:

• Introduction of HCCA
• Membership Benefits
• Results of Survey for HCCA Strategic Planning
• Next Steps

Hawaii chocolate and Hawaii cacao workshops:

• Cacao Farm Establishment
• Small Scale Fermenting
• Small Scale Chocolate Making

Chocolate swap and sampling
Membership Registration
Download Conference Invitation for full schedule and registration details.

February has been identified by the State legislature as the month for celebrating chocolate in Hawaii. There are numerous special events statewide including:

• 3rd annual Hawaii Cacao Festival at Haleiwa Farmers Market on Sun., Jan. 29th
• Hawaii Chocolate Festival Road Show for 2012 traveling around the state to promote awareness, provide information and education on the chocolate industry and encourage participation in chocolate events in the Hawaii.
• Farm tours and special menu items at local restaurants featuring local chocolate
• 2nd annual Hawaii Chocolate Festival – Honolulu at Dole Cannery on Sat., Feb. 25th
• The first HCCA Conference on Sunday, Feb. 26th (see above)

Download the HCCA Feburay 2012 Newsletter for more information.