On November 29th, the @usembmada and @usaid_southernafrica announced the local launch of the public-private TSIRO alliance. Titled “Spicing Things Up,” the press release shares insights on how TSIRO fits under the umbrella of @usaid ’s HEARTH Global Development program. For HEARTH, USAID partners with the #privatesector to identify and solve development challenges through mutually beneficial partnerships. USAID Madagascar Mission Director John Dunlop said, “USAID recognizes that the private sector can be a powerful force in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and advancing opportunities that improve the well-being of people and communities.” The TSIRO Alliance unites local and international private companies and non-profit organizations working in the #finechocolate and #spices industry, including @finechocolateindustryassoc members @eatbeyondgood @guittardchocolate @akessons_organic , and @heirloomcacao Want to learn more about the TSIRO alliance? We created an entire web page with detailed objectives, photos, an interactive timeline, and videos about the partnership. Make sure to check out the LINK IN BIO of @makeminefine #pressrelease #forimmediaterelease #madagascar #usaid #usembassymadagascar #tsiro #tsiroalliance #tsiromadagascar #HEARTH #globaldevelopment #internationaldevelopment #finechocolate #cocoa #chocolatetasting #recipedevelopment #knowwhatyoueat #tsiroalliance #patisserie # #cocoafarmers #freelancechef #chocolatelovers

Last week the brand new @foodactivistmag published its first-ever edition. 88 pages are starring everything you need to know about conscious baking, sustainable ingredients, and how to bake for a better world. The baking issue of @foodactivistmag also features an article on the TSIRO alliance in Madagascar and its market-driven approach to improving the country’s cocoa and spice supply chains. Written by @finechocolateindustryassoc ’s Bill Guyton, the article dives deep into the selection of fine flavor ingredients, the importance of origin and “terroir,” and how the TSIRO alliance contributes to increasing livelihoods in Madagascar. Swipe through the post for a sneak peek at the article “Make Nice with, Vanilla, Chocolate & Spice” or read the full article on foodactivistmag.com or via the link in our bio. Use the code FoodActivistLaunch to receive a 20% discount on the baking issue. #bakingcake #bakingislife #bakedgoods #bakeathome #fallbaking #vanillaslice #vanillacookies #vanillacupcake #vanillaextract #finechocolates #worldsfinestchocolate #womeninchocolate #finechocolate #chocolatechipcookie #activistfood #foodactivist #foodeducation #foodies #sustainableproducts #smallbatches #sustainableingredients #spices #ingredients #foodwriter #makeminefine #tsiroalliance #tsiromadagascar #madagascar #fcia

Whether it’s nuts, fruit, caramel or something else, Americans love compound chocolates. In @candyusa's Sweet Insights, we learn that 58% of all chocolate consumers in America love almonds in their chocolate! What is your favorite thing to include in chocolates? #nutsinchocolate #compoundchocolate #finechocolate #chocolatelover #sweettooth #confections #funfact

Swipe to find some delicious Madagascar chocolate bars! Through trying sustainably produced #finechocolate you can get a sensory experience and have a positive impact on the communities at origin. Our fine #chocolatemaker source their #cacaobeans very carefully and place a high importance on sustainable production methods. In this week’s #tsiromadagascar post, we want to highlight FCIA chocolate maker producing #sustainable Madagascar #chocolate bars and where to get them. Swipe through the post to meet fine chocolate maker and their #Madagascarchocolate.

This month is the beginning of the holiday season, and we'll chat all about holiday gifting! Chocolate bars and fondant chocolates were first made in 1847, making boxed chocolates a possibility in 1849. The idea of sending delicious craft chocolate in attractive patterned boxes soon gained popularity and sending one as a delightful gift on holidays becomes a tradition. Are you ready for the holiday? We'll be sharing some beautiful and delicious chocolate boxes this month by @finechocolateindustryassoc members, so stay tuned. #holiday #boxedchocolate #finechocolate #craftedbyhand #chocolatemaker #FCIA #holidaytradition #funfacts Photo by Jennifer Pallian.

Swipe to see some of TSIRO’s achievements so far. In July, the TSIRO alliance was officially launched in connection with #worldchocolateday.Now four months later, we can look back at a productive time and celebrate some early achievements. We would also like to highlight our interactive TSIRO timeline on makeminefine.com (Link in bio). There you can click through all TSIRO events from the very start of co-creating until the @usaid fieldtrip to Ambanja in November. The timeline also gives transparent insights behind the scenes of a public-private sustainable development program including all the ups and downs. #tsiro #tsiromadagascar #tsiroalliance #usaid #madagascar #sustainable #sustainabledevelopment #transpareny #timeline #makeminefine #fcia #sustainableagriculture #sustainablefarming #ambanja #internationaldevelopment #privatesector #results #achievements #finechocolate #fineflavor #beantobar #beantobarchocolate #treetobar #beyondgood #akessons #crs #heirloomcacao #guittardchocolate

Curious to know more about tree-to-bar chocolate in Taiwan? Join our webinar "Fu Wan Chocolate - Putting Taiwan's Cacao on the Map" on November 4 at noon (ET)! Fine Chocolate Industry Association member @fuwanchocolate's founder Warren Hsu will share the flavor profile of cacao grown in Taiwan, insights into the tastes of Asian chocolate lovers, and give a behind-the-scenes tour of their tree-to-bar facility! RSVP for the webinar through the link in profile. #webinar #virtualevent #finechocolate #FCIA #FuWanChocolate #Taiwan #ChocolateinAsia #chocolatetour

We had so much fun listening to @kellermannichocolate and @fruitionchocolate talk all about bean-to-bar and single origin chocolate during yesterday's Chocolate Break! Thank you for creating amazingly delicious fine chocolates! If you didn't win this October's Chocolate Break Giveaway, there is plenty more delicious fine chocolate on our guests' websites! #chocolatebreak #Kellermannerchocolate #fruitionchocolate #beantobar #singleorigin #finechocolate #virtualevent

Tomorrow is #worldlemurday and to celebrate in style, we want to highlight Madagascar’s unique and fluffy celebrities. While the ring-tailed lemurs are probably the most prominent, over 100 different species live in #Madagascar , an island nation off the African East coast. ➡️ Swipe through the images to learn some fun facts about lemurs, where they live, and why their lives are in danger. 📗 If you want to learn more about Madagascar’s biodiversity, please visit our TSIRO alliance in Madagascar page (Link in Bio). #lemurs #wildlifeconservation #africawildlife #africageographic #ringtailedlemur #lemursofinstagram #wildliferehabilitation #madagascarmovie #africanwildlifephotography #tsiro #tsiromadagascar #tsiroalliance #lemursofmadagascar #biodiversity #biodiversityconservation

@fruitionchocolate scopes out cacao farms that employ organic and Fair Trade or Direct Trade practices, selects ethically sourced cocoa beans, and handcrafts them into award-winning chocolates. Fruition is an early bean-to-bar adopter and is dedicated to bringing out cacao's flavor profiles in their single-origin chocolate bars. Interested in learning more about Fruition and why they love single-origin chocolate? Join us this Thursday at 12 (ET) Chocolate Break Instagram live! Fruition is generous to giveaway delicious fine chocolate - Madagascar Sambirano 74% Dark Bar and Wild Forest Bolivia 74% chocolate bar - in this month's Giveaway! ▶️To participate and win fine chocolate bar from both of our Chocolate Break guests, remember to: 1. Like this post or other October Chocolate Break Giveaway posts we share on Instagram 2. Follow @makeminefine, @kellermannichocolate, and @fruitionchocolate. 3. Tag 3 friends to get a chance to have this bar sent to you! This Giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram. Prizes will be mailed to the winner, who is responsible for sharing with friends. The winner must provide a continental US address for shipment. #giveaway #fruitionchocolate #freechocolate #chocolatebreak #singleorigin #beantobar #darkchocolate

Sign up for our November 18th webinar on the US fine chocolate consumer (Link in Bio). Sponsored by @finechocolateindustryassoc , @candyusa and @barrycallebaut.group the new and insightful nationwide survey of chocolate consumers in the USA has some surprising and positive findings regarding fine chocolate demand and trends. Join our webinar in November to learn more about fine chocolate consumer attitudes and preferences on social and environmental responsibility as well as the importance of certifications, eco-labels, awards and much more.. The survey also serves as a baseline for the TSIRO Alliance consumer education efforts focused on increasing awareness of Madagascar as a cacao origin. The alliance, called TSIRO, which means ‘flavor’ in Malagasy is a five year public-private partnership between @usaid_southernafrica @catholicreliefservices @finechocolateindustryassoc @heirloomcacao @eatbeyondgood @guittardchocolate and @akessons_organic While the majority of the innovative project focuses on preserving Madagascar’s biodiversity and increasing livelihoods of Malagasy farmer communities, it also focuses on bringing Madagascar to mind when considering to buy fine chocolate. #chocolateconsumption #surveyresults #fcia #candyusa #nca #makeminefine #artisanchocolate #craftchocolate #consumerinsights #gourmetfood #womeninchocolate #sweetinsights #premiumchocolate#confectionary #consumerbehavior #beantobar #beantobarchocolate #transparency #innovation #cacaosourcing #chocolatepackaging #chocolatebrands #chocolatemakers #purechocolate #learnaboutfood#darkchocolatebar #madagascar #tsiromadagascar #webinar