Since its introduction in the 20th century to Papua New Guinea, cacao went from being grown by a few plantations to becoming a cash crop grown by small holder farmers in different regions. Nowadays over one million cocoa farmers contribute to the production of more than 40 thousand tons of cocoa beans. Through national and international efforts, the quality and diversity of PNG cacao has received increased exposure and recognition.
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From Chiang Mai with love: MarkRin is a family venture that was born from an agricultural professor's love for cacao. Dr. La-Ongrsi developed a cacao hybrid for Thai weather and soil conditions. After many years of testing and tasting, I.M.1 is found in thousands of farms around all of Thailand. This same cacao is the basis of a beloved and well recognized Thai chocolate brand: MarkRin.
