Choco Forest: Croatian bean-to-bar chocolate maker in Osaka Japan. Interview with Antonio.

Antonio, like most bean-to-bar chocolate making had a background in something other than culinary. He worked in aerospace making parts for aircraft, but always appreciated making food. Originally from Croatia, and where he anticipated starting his business, a series of life events brought him to Osaka, Japan, where he opened Choco Forest making a range of single-origin bars, flavoured bars, along with baked goods and ice creams using his own house-made chocolate. Learn more about his story, the differences between Croatian and Japanese chocolate consumers, challenges in the industry, and some of his future ideas!

To connect with Choco Forest visit www.chocoforest.jp or visit them if you are in Osaka!

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0:00 Introduction
0:21 The name Choco Forest
1:55 From Croatia to Japan
3:10 What sparked passion for chocolate making
6:03 Chocolate growing up in Croatia
7:55 Feedback from Croatia
9:15 Potential coffee to chocolate cross-over in Croatia
10:54 Zotter influenced Antonio into dark chocolate
11:35 People who love to travel and explore tend to appreciate bean-to-bar
12:25 Perception difference between Japan and Croatia
13:43 Challenges making chocolate
14:57 Personalized touch, the craft aspect of chocolate making
17:27 Challenges running a chocolate business
18:28 Diversifying products as a maker
19:48 Educating consumers
21:24 What do customers underappreciate about bean-to-bar
22:42 Simple Pure Flavours
24:25 The cacao beans Antonio chooses
27:35 How to grow the world of bean-to-bar
30:09 Current line of bars
31:31 What motivates Antonio to keep making chocolate
32:51 Skills from Aerospace carry onto Kitchen work
33:27 Choco Forest Shop in Osaka, Japan
34:19 Goals for the future of Choco Forest

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