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July in Mission Beach

July in Mission Beach

Posted by Ruth Medd on 1st Aug 2025

 My July visit to Mission Beach included Charley’s board and other meetings As the major sponsor, opening the ‘green – fields’ exhibition at the Community Arts centre whi … read more

Cocoa processing at Charley's

Posted by Ruth Medd on 27th Jun 2025

The best way to experience Charley’s is to visit us  and experience the following process at Mt Edna.  Mt Edna grown cocoa pods The starting point is a cocoa pod (fruit) which … read more
May at Mission Beach

May at Mission Beach

Posted by Ruth Medd on 6th Jun 2025

Glorious Mt Edna plantation - May 2025 Since my last visit to Mission Beach there have been several developments  Charley’s has finally installed its Elevation cooling tunnel (from Bosco … read more
“Tree to bar” chocolate explained

“Tree to bar” chocolate explained

Posted by Ruth Medd on 14th May 2025

"Tree to Bar" is the growing of cocoa and making of chocolate in one location. It’s equivalent to ‘paddock to plate’. Charley’s Mount Edna chocolate is tree to bar.  This … read more
The Story of Chocolate

The Story of Chocolate

Posted by Ruth Medd on 25th Mar 2025

The chocolate story dates back almost 4,000 years to ancient Mesoamerica civilisations, including the Olmecs, Mayans, Incas and Aztecs. At first, chocolate was a drink. The Aztecs mixed crushed coco … read more
Who we are

Who we are

Posted by Ruth Medd on 21st Mar 2025

From Banana Farm to Chocolate Paradise: The Charley's Story In 2012, Lynn and Chris Jahnke saw possibility where others saw just a run-down banana farm. Today, that vision has transformed into Ch … read more
FNQ's Chocolate Magic

FNQ's Chocolate Magic

Posted by Pete Faulkner, Gemini and Claude on 20th Mar 2025

Cocoa trees at Charley's Mt Edna Plantation The secret to exceptional chocolate isn't just in the making – it's in the growing. And here in Far North Queensland, we've got something specia … read more
IMPACT - Life tastes better our way

IMPACT - Life tastes better our way

Posted by Ruth Medd on 19th Mar 2025

Welcome to Paradise: Where World-Class Chocolate Meets World Heritage Beauty Nestled in the heart of Australia's two world heritage areas, the Wet Tropics and the Great Barrier Reef we're c … read more
The Surprising Story of Aussie Cacao

The Surprising Story of Aussie Cacao

Posted by Pete Faulkner, Gemini and Claude on 14th Feb 2025

FNQ cocoa 1880 Most people don't know this, but cacao growing in Australia has had more comebacks than a boomerang! Back in the 1800s, early settlers tried and failed to grow cacao along the Queensla … read more
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