Who doesn't love chocolates? Whether it's the milky sweet, dark, plain or with nuts or fruits, a chocolate bar can surely satisfy one's sweet craving. Lucky for us here in Davao as we get to taste world-class chocolates of all kinds and I'm not talking about the imported ones but those produced locally.
Yes here in Davao, local chocolate products are growing in popularity and are making a name in the international market. In fact, Davao's chocolates such as those of Malagos Garden Resort are now renowned as world-class owing to the international awards they have won in recent competitions.
To honor Davao's chocolates and cacao growers, a yearly Davao Chocolate Festival has been organized since 2013 in partnership with the Cacao Industry Development Association of Mindanao Inc. (CIDAMI). Hosted by SM City Davao, the event puts the spotlight on the region's booming cacao produce, the growers, processors and cafe owners. The just-concluded 2017 festival took place last week at the Annex Event Center of SM City.
