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SOLAR CHOCOLATE

Started this discussion. Last reply by Adrian Sebastiani Mar 8, 2013. 4 Replies

Just an idea...PLEASE let me know what everyone thinks....I am currently working in Samoa (see previous post) which is home to some of the best cacao in the world... which is then bought for a low…Continue

Talofa Lava! from Samoa

Started this discussion. Last reply by Yotam Ariel Feb 27, 2013. 3 Replies

      Hi All from the sunny isles of Samoa! (Formally Western Samoa) I've been invited by Evan to make a post or two about the work being done in Samoa!     Solar Connect Samoa came together in an…Continue

 

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Mar 8, 2013
Adrian Sebastiani replied to Adrian Sebastiani's discussion SOLAR CHOCOLATE
"Thanks Bennu for your great words of encouragement. At present, I am sourcing the FairTrade chocolate and waiting on pricing so I can budget and calculate pricing. Then the hard work begins. ;) "
Mar 8, 2013
Adrian Sebastiani replied to Adrian Sebastiani's discussion SOLAR CHOCOLATE
"Hi Hans, the reality is that in terms of Fair Trade price, a lot of profit is made by the wholesaler and retailer, and people with a green 'conscience' often pay more than they should. I am hoping to work out alternative distribution…"
Mar 8, 2013
Hans Mutzbauer replied to Adrian Sebastiani's discussion SOLAR CHOCOLATE
"Hi Adran, my first idea was to present Grenada Chocolate in my next SOLUX newsletter, which is also distributed to the fairtrade-scene in Germany. With pleasure I ordered my "personal test set" and found out, that Grenada Chocolate 71% is…"
Mar 5, 2013
Yotam Ariel replied to Adrian Sebastiani's discussion SOLAR CHOCOLATE
"Hi Adrian, I think it is a good idea, but even if I didn't, who cares? There's only one way to test an idea: do it!You'll notice that once you get started and make even a bit of progress,people will join and further help. So, the only…"
Mar 3, 2013
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SOLAR CHOCOLATE

Just an idea...PLEASE let me know what everyone thinks....I am currently working in Samoa (see previous post) which is home to some of the best cacao in the world... which is then bought for a low price and then transformed into chocolate. We are all aware of the price differential between the cost of the raw bean versus the finished product.   One small company, Grenada chocolate is remedying this situation by making chocolates where the cocoa is grown, and returning the profits to the cocoa…See More
Mar 2, 2013
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Yotam Ariel replied to Adrian Sebastiani's discussion Talofa Lava! from Samoa
"Wow! Very interesting, Adrian. Do you have a website?(you can make a basic one for free here) I'll gladly add a link and resources on Samoa here. Also, regarding finance, perhaps this could…"
Feb 27, 2013
Evan Mills replied to Adrian Sebastiani's discussion Talofa Lava! from Samoa
"Would be interesting to know the price of kerosene in Samoa?"
Feb 27, 2013
Evan Mills replied to Adrian Sebastiani's discussion Talofa Lava! from Samoa
"Great to hear from Samoa. I know that others have found schoolteachers to be early adopters as well. Glad to hear that LEDs have made it even to the middle of the Pacific! Meanwhile, any info (and pictures) you can share on off-grid lighting fuels,…"
Feb 27, 2013
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Talofa Lava! from Samoa

      Hi All from the sunny isles of Samoa! (Formally Western Samoa) I've been invited by Evan to make a post or two about the work being done in Samoa!     Solar Connect Samoa came together in an organic fashion over several months last year in a little village of around 1000 people called Mulifanua on the island of Upolu, near the wharf to the other island of Samoa-Savaii.     Originally planning a Not-For-Profit chocolate company using Samoan beans, I took a small solar panel to show the…See More
Feb 27, 2013
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At 12:22pm on February 20, 2013, Evan Mills said…

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