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The Sweet History of Halloween and Its Love Affair with Chocolate and Candy

25th Oct 2024

Halloween, a holiday synonymous with spooky fun and delicious treats, has evolved over centuries from ancient rituals to the candy-centric celebration we know today. While it’s a day dedicated to ghos … read more

Could you be a Cocoa Farmer?

Posted by Ruth Medd on 4th Oct 2024

Is cocoa farming for you?Do you fancy a lifestyle changeBecome a cocoa farmerJunior cocoa tree on Block 4 at Charley’sFar North Queensland (FNQ) has the right climate, near the equator with rainfall … read more

Governance at Charleys

Posted by Ruth Medd on 10th Sep 2024

Charley’s is a private company with 165 shareholders, a MD and a board. We are located at Mission Beach, Far North Queensland in an area that grows great cocoa. Charley’s property comprises cocoa pl … read more

July in Mission Beach

Posted by Ruth Medd on 2nd Aug 2024

Charley’s has three face to face board meetings each year plus others via Zoom. As the only non-local director, I travel up for the face to facers.The July 26th meeting was busy and covered a lot o … read more

Cocoa Prices surge in 2024

28th Jun 2024

Understanding the Surge in Cocoa Prices: A 2024 OverviewThe cocoa market has been experiencing significant turbulence, with prices reaching unprecedented heights in 2024. Several factors have contribu … read more

Unveiling Australian Flavours: Exploring Native Ingredients in Charley's Chocolate Creations

7th Jun 2024

Australia's rich biodiversity isn't just confined to its landscapes; it's also infused into the culinary world. At Charley's Chocolate, we take immense pride in harnessing the unique and diverse fla … read more

Exploring the World of Chocolate Pairings

Posted by Carly Smith on 17th May 2024

We've previously undertaken the difficult task of chocolate and wine pairings, now we're exploring how to pair chocolate with everything from cheese and berries to spices! When it comes to c … read more

Exploring Australian Chocolate Consumption

Posted by Carly Smith on 18th Apr 2024

Exploring Australian Chocolate ConsumptionFrom Tim Tams to Violet Crumbles, Australians have developed a taste for the cocoa bean that rivals any nation's love affair with chocolate. Let's unwrap t … read more

International cocoa activites.

Posted by Ruth Medd on 6th Mar 2024

International cocoa activitiesAustralia has a nascent cocoa industry, but with great expectations for its future development. International activities can guide Australia and offer up opportunities as … read more

Charley's farmers - Karkar Island PNG

Posted by Ruth Medd on 16th Feb 2024

Charley's beansCharley’s seeks to reduce its environmental footprint at every opportunity while producing high quality world class single origin chocolate. One of these ways we do this is by d … read more