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Join journalist and host Cat Neville for an eye-opening journey into the heart of the food movement. TASTEMAKERS introduces viewers to artisans across the United States who are defining the flavor of American food today.

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Askinosie Chocolate

Season 4 Episode 406 | 26m 46s | CC

At the heart of Askinosie Chocolate’s mission, aside from hand crafting bean-to-bar chocolate, is the desire to impact the lives of cacao farmers across the globe. Through direct trade, the team at Askinosie is helping to create economic opportunities for farmers, who are seen as not simply suppliers, but partners.

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tasteMAKERS is made possible by our sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri, and Natural Tableware. tasteMAKERS is distributed by American Public Television.

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