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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

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

This is the third blog on the cocoa industry in Australia and globally. The world price of cocoa did not change much in the past 25 years, average price was US$2,5000 to US$3,300. Then in 2023 the con … read more

Cassowary sightingYou can be lucky and see a cassowary at Mission Beach. Board member Pete Faulkner provided this photo. Cassowaries tend to stay to their territory; until chicks are evicted. His prop … read more

West African cocoa growers are struggling; retail chocolate prices are likely to rise and FNQ has an opportunity to become a world class cocoa growing area if more farmers substitute cocoa for su … read more

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

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

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

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

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