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•Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans
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India only accounts for 1% of the world's cocoa bean production.
But it's not enough to meet demand from chocolate and confectionary makers.
Indian growers can only supply a quarter of the beans needed by Indian makers of chocolate.
Government is investing in schemes to develop hybrid cocoa plants that are more productive.
India has started to get noticed in fine-flavour cocoa bean segment.
But it will be several years before all Indian fine flavour cocoa beans reach a stage of international recognition.
Despite challenges, Dr Matthew says the future is "bright, with huge demand" He says he has been approached by a multi-national company to sell his production to them.
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