Cacao was originally cultivated in Central America and later introduced to Europe via Christopher Columbus, with the Philippines also being suitable for its growth.
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Cacao was originally cultivated in Central America and later introduced to Europe via Christopher Columbus, with the Philippines also being suitable for its growth.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Columbus' actions relate to indigenous conflicts in Central America.Sub-event
- Philippine cacao producers successfully opened up New Zealand as a new market for their products.Sub-event
- Hernán Cortés documented the use of cacao in pre-Columbian Mexico.Sub-event
Tracing the journey of cacao from Central America to Europe via historical figures.1 source
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The entities involved
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Central America
subregion of the Americas
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia
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Christopher Columbus
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