After moving to Sicily for a simpler life, former investment banker Simone Sabaini helped to reinvent Modica’s sweet scene.

A cocoa shortfall is spurring a rift between local exporters in top producer Ivory Coast and two of the world’s biggest ...

As cocoa prices soar, brands are turning to cocoa flavouring to maintain chocolate’s rich taste without the hefty cost. Discover how this innovation is reshaping the confectionery industry.

Organic chocolate is evolving, with brands infusing fruit and veg for a better-for-you treat. Discover how confectioners are ...

Climate change threatens global cocoa and chocolate production, but a new study highlights a promising solution—pollination.

Recent research identifies key factors affecting cocoa production, highlighting the critical role of pollination and ...

It was the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when Jeff and Lee Huth went on their first date in October 2020, but that didn’t stop the now-married Camas couple from donning face masks, meeting outside a ...

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While there are plenty of creative ways to get your fill of this favorite flavor, a classic chocolate bar or truffle is a ...

Dimitra is offering AI-driven apps and IoT-based sensors to cocoa farmers to track the conditions of the crop.

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is a vital cash-crop for four to six million small-holder farmers across the tropics, and supports ...

A professional chocolate maker gave some of her insights on how to find the best chocolate. Amy Guittard of Guittard ...