The cacao trees mature at five years and begin to flower on the trunk. The flowers are pollinated by midges, a small fly.

Cacao ’s successful expansion throughout Boston has stemmed from the owners' dedication to keeping their Caribbean culture alive through chocolate. The acclaimed chocolate shop draws inspiration from ...

cocoa, bananas and tobacco rate among the top exports, according to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Dominican Republic. Amazingly, many of the farms are small holdings on steep hillsides.