FCIA Fine Chocolate Glossary

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Intercropping

The purpose of intercropping is to maximize the value of a given parcel of land – and value can come in many different forms.

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Metric Ton (MT)

A unit of mass measurement in the metric system. One metric ton is equivalent to 1000 kilograms (metric system), or 2204.62 pounds (imperial system). Metric View Entry

Mocha

A general term used to define the combination of chocolate and coffee. Yet, technically Mocha is a beverage describing a hot or iced coffee drink View Entry

Price, Commodity

The price of a commodity refers to the monetary value at which it is bought or sold in the market. Commodities that are grown rather View Entry

Price, Farm Gate

The price paid directly to a farmer for their product, at the farm.

Theoretically, the farm gate price would be lower than the price the View Entry