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Origin Trip #54: Mababu, Tanzania- 2025

Safari njema to the CU Class of 2025!! We wished these intrepid travelers a safe journey as they departed Springfield for rural southwest Tanzania, the eighth group of area high school students tha...

Tariffs and Pricing Volatility in the Cocoa Industry

With the recent news coverage and broader discussion around tariffs along with cocoa prices, it's our nature to be transparent and share the impacts of these changes with our customers.

Origin Trip #53: Davao, Philippines- 2025

This trip has been a complex one! Navigating the current cocoa market isn’t easy, and this is yet another reason why we’re grateful we practice Direct Trade, and don’t work with third party brokers...

Pumpkin Spice Latte White Chocolate Blondies

A little fall baking anyone? We highly recommend getting in the fall spirit with these blondies, made with our new Pumpkin Spice Latte White Chocolate Bar.  Recipe adapted from Inspired Taste Ingr...

Origin Trip #52: Del Tambo, Ecuador- 2024

Greetings from Guayaquil, Ecuador where the beauty of connection shines despite challenging circumstances. Amidst travel adjustments and heightened security concerns, Shawn’s heartfelt reunion with...

Origin Trip #51: Mababu, Tanzania- 2024

During this transformative trip, Shawn Askinosie celebrated a decade of uplifting Empowered Girls and Enlightened Boys Clubs for area students, navigated complex logistics hurdles with importing co...

Askinosie Mocha

What could make your morning cup of coffee even better? All natural, single origin cocoa powder, of course! Try our easy at-home mocha recipe and enjoy a rich and velvety coffee + chocolate combo.

Origin Trip #50: Davao, Philippines- 2024

A Momentous Occasion in Direct Trade: 50 Origin Trips (And Counting)!  After a smooth 40-hour journey Shawn arrived in the Philippines and got right to work. On Monday, Shawn spent the day working ...

Peanut Butter Mug Brownie

What could be more comforting than your own Peanut Butter Mug Brownie? One made with Askinosie Chocolate, of course! Try using our Natural Cocoa Powder and Dark Chocolate + Peanut Butter Bar to whi...

Origin Trip #49: Tanzania- 2023

Chocolate University Returns To Mababu, Tanzania Our Chocolate University business immersion program students just returned from spending a week in Mababu, Tanzania- truly the trip of a lifetime. T...