Tree to Bar: The STEM-Powered Journey of Cocoa

If you're a chocolate lover, this episode will change how you view every bar! Join me as I chat with Dr. Naailah Ali, a food technologist at the Cocoa Research Centre at the University of the West Indies. We dive into the science behind chocolate making, sustainability, and genetic diversity in cocoa production. Dr. Ali shares her journey, innovations to improve quality, and challenges in the industry, offering advice for future STEM professionals in agriculture.Keys to the Future was named one of the top 80 Best STEM podcasts by Feedspot. Follow on Instagram or Facebook. Visit my website.