Women in Craft Chocolate: Live from the Oregon Chocolate Festival

This week on The Chocolate Pod, we’re bringing you a live recording from the Oregon Chocolate Festival, featuring a panel of women shaping the craft chocolate industry.Hosted by Darlene Gallinger-Long, this conversation brings together chocolate makers and chocolatiers to share how they got started, the realities of building a business, and the resilience required to stay in it. From evolving craft and navigating pricing challenges to balancing creativity with sustainability, this panel offers an honest look at what it takes to grow in chocolate today.You’ll hear perspectives from Dr. Melissa Berry of Missionary Chocolates, Deena Branson of Branson’s Chocolates, Evergreen Love of AhHome Chocolate, and Desiree Marca of Scharffen Berger. Together, they explore the importance of community, the role of curiosity and experimentation, and why supporting local chocolate makers matters more than ever.If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like behind the scenes of craft chocolate or considered stepping into the industry yourself, this episode offers both inspiration and practical insight.Listen now to this special live episode of The Chocolate Pod. 🍫🎙️🎧Discover more at www.TheChocolatePodcast.comDiscover more at www.TheChocolatePodcast.comSupport the show