Chocolate came to San Francisco during the Gold Rush to feed hungry miners, but newer businesses like Socola and Fermosa have put their own twists on the sweet treat.
Tanzanian cacao growers have long dealt with a difficult system of middlemen; Kokoa Kamili is investing in more fair and sustainable practices and making a better chocolate.
Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA) has launched a new membership drive with special incentives as it seeks to attract more craft chocolate companies and grow its impact.