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SUMMARY:Women & Chocolate: A Brief History & Invitation to Be Part of A New Era for Women in the Industry
DESCRIPTION:What role have women really played in the story of chocolate\, and where are they shaping its future? In this dynamic three-part workshop\, cacao educator and Women of Cacao co-founder Ava J. Holmes invites members of the Fine Chocolate Industry Association into a nuanced conversation around gender\, leadership\, and opportunity across the cacao and chocolate value chain. We begin with a culturally historical overview of women in chocolate tracing women's roles in early cultivation\, preparation\, and ritual use\, through early colonialism\, to the often under-recognized positions in today's industry. Backed by industry insights\, this section explores where women are leading\, where gaps remain\, and why it matters. From there\, we introduce Women of Cacao\, a global\, bilingual network uniting professionals across sectors: from genetics and farming to chocolate making\, science\, and ceremony. Learn how this growing community is amplifying under-represented voices\, and creating new pathways for collaboration\, education\, and leadership.Finally\, we open the doors to the Women of Cacao Summit 2026\, a hybrid virtual and in-person global gathering. Discover how you can participate\, as a speaker\, a local host\, or an attendee\, and be part of a movement connecting thousands across the cacao world in a shared\, values-driven experience. This is an invitation to see the industry through a wider lens\, and to help shape what's next.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:What role have women really played in the story of chocolate\, and where are they shaping its future? \;
In this dynamic three-part workshop\, cacao educator and Women of Cacao co-founder Ava J. Holmes invites members of the Fine Chocolate Industry Association into a nuanced conversation around gender\, leadership\, and opportunity across the cacao and chocolate value chain. \;
We begin with a culturally historical overview of women in chocolate&mdash\;tracing women'\;s roles in early cultivation\, preparation\, and ritual use\, through early colonialism\, to the often under-recognized positions in today&rsquo\;s industry. Backed by industry insights\, this section explores where women are leading\, where gaps remain\, and why it matters. \;
From there\, we introduce Women of Cacao\, a global\, bilingual network uniting professionals across sectors: from genetics and farming to chocolate making\, science\, and ceremony. Learn how this growing community is amplifying under-represented voices\, and creating new pathways for collaboration\, education\, and leadership.
Finally\, we open the doors to the Women of Cacao Summit 2026\, a hybrid virtual and in-person global gathering. Discover how you can participate\, as a speaker\, a local host\, or an attendee\, and be part of a movement connecting thousands across the cacao world in a shared\, values-driven experience. \;
This is an invitation to see the industry through a wider lens\, and to help shape what&rsquo\;s next.
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URL:https://members.finechocolateindustry.org/events/Details/women-chocolate-a-brief-history-invitation-to-be-part-of-a-new-era-for-women-in-the-industry-1723791?sourceTypeId=Hub
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