LOCAL AND GLOBAL UPDATES
Feb 18, 2021
We were interviewed on the radio!
On February 8, 2021, Bob Flaherty of WHMP radio in Northampton, Massachusetts invited me, Suzanne Forman, the founder of Tangle Chocolate, to sit down with him for a few minutes to talk all things chocolate. We had a ball as Bob tasted Tangle's slivers of chocolate using a flavor wheel, discussed what's special about this chocolate, and praised his wife who happened to also be my children's gymnastic coach years ago! Here's an audio file of the approximately eight-minute segment.
Feb 4, 2021
Is Chocolate Pandemic Proof?
It's February of 2021. The pandemic has taken its toll on just about every aspect of life, and the chocolate industry is not exempt. Looking just at chocolate makers, the size of the company and where their chocolate is sold provides some clues as to how the company is doing.
Jan 14, 2021
Chocolate at the Supreme Court
Even today in the US, there are a few things that we generally agree on. One of them is that most of us have a soft spot for chocolate, and another is that we don't support enslaving children or enforced laborers of any kind. The Supreme Court recently heard a case against Nestle SA and Cargill that it's important to know about.
Dec 31, 2020
GOODBYE 2020, WELCOME 2021!
This is a brief note from your very tired and happy chocolate maker at the end of the year that was like no other.
Dec 10, 2020
YUP Coffee and Tangle Chocolate - A Perfect Pair
Did you know that the best time to taste anything is first thing in the morning? That's why we at Tangle Chocolate suggest adopting a morning routine of enjoying a sliver of our new dark coffee-infused chocolate with your morning coffee. Read about our beloved local coffee roasters and collaborators from YUP Coffee Roasters, Liza and Matt Bousquet, and the coffees they have chosen to compliment chocolate.
Nov 19, 2020
BEST HOT CHOCOLATE HACKS
Tea and coffee have their place, but let’s be real––hot chocolate is the coziest winter drink there is. This year gives us more opportunities than ever to lounge by the fire or snuggle in bed with a cup of hot chocolate, so let’s get creative and keep our mug full with different ways to spruce up an old favorite.
Oct 8, 2020
FINE CHOCOLATE SALES ARE UP!
If you’ve found yourself adding chocolate to your cart more often during the pandemic than before, you’re in good company. Chocolate sales have gone up 5.5% since March 15, 2020, and premium chocolate (like Tangle Chocolate!) sales have shot up even more. How much more? We will tell you!
Apr 2, 2020
COVID-19 IN GUATEMALA
Currently, 100% of Tangle Chocolate's cacao comes from Guatemala, a country rich in history, culture, and beautiful natural resources. But their health care system is not as robust as it needs to be to handle a pandemic, as is true worldwide. So what’s happening there right now in general and for the cacao farmers in particular?
Mar 26, 2020
STAY HOME WITH CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL!
Hot off the press: from March 24-28, all day each one of those days, you have the opportunity to get up close and per...
Mar 12, 2020
IT’S A CRAZY TIME TO OPEN A BUSINESS!
After months and months of planning, Tangle Chocolate is ready to launch - just as the world begins to respond to COVID-19. We're shutting down for 14 days, until March 28, 2020, holding everyone affected by this virus in our hearts.