WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY-Workshop:“The Complete Cocoa Cycle: From Production to Value Addition”

Report on Workshop: The Complete Cocoa Cycle In observance of World Chocolate Day on July 7, 2026, the Department of Food Technology at MES Kalladi College, Mannarkkad (Autonomous), successfully conducted an insightful workshop titled "The Complete Cocoa Cycle: From Production to Value Addition." Hosted at My Cakes Outlet, Kunthipuzha, the session was expertly led by Executive Baker Mr. Shijil K. The workshop provided students with a comprehensive understanding of the cocoa industry, covering essential aspects from cultivation and harvesting to advanced techniques in processing and value addition. This hands-on experience not only enriched the students' technical knowledge regarding chocolate production but also highlighted industry-relevant practices, significantly contributing to their professional development in food technology.