Samuel Mauter

Sophie Durrett, founder of the York Chocolate Festival, shares insights on York's rich chocolate legacy, while Samuel Mauter discusses the alarming cocoa crisis driven by deforestation and climate change. Nick Smith highlights the social reform contributions of the Rowntree family, and Steffi Smith introduces her innovative chocolate flavors. Together, they explore how corporate influence has transformed chocolate from a luxury to a commodity and reveal the challenges independent chocolatiers face in today's market.