O Sul da Bahia Pode Virar a Champagne do Chocolate - Henrique Almeida - EP 0004

Brazilian-origin chocolate is undergoing a historic transformation — and southern Bahia is at the heart of this revolution. In this episode of the Cabruca Podcast, we welcome Henrique Almeida, a rural producer, founder of Fazenda Sagarana, and one of the most influential voices in the defense of origin cocoa in Brazil. A deep conversation about sustainability, the Cabruca System, premium chocolate, the international market, the witch's broom disease crisis, family farming, and the future of Brazilian cocoa farming. Henrique shares behind-the-scenes details of the construction of Sagarana, recalls the impacts of the cocoa crisis in Bahia, and explains why he believes the region can become the "Champagne of Chocolate," just as Champagne became a world reference for French wine. Henrique also offers a powerful reflection on the resilience of Bahia's cocoa producers: "Bahia's cocoa producers are heroes of resistance." And he shares his dream of seeing Brazilian chocolate present in kitchens, hotels, and restaurants around the world. Cabruca Podcast is a production of Hope Studio Cast and was created with the mission of strengthening our origins and the culture beneath the forest. Subscribe to the channel and follow the upcoming episodes. Help this project succeed! PIX: [email protected]