A shortage of cocoa beans is driving up the cost to make chocolate — especially for small chocolatiers. That means people ...

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Grist reports that rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and other climate impacts are throttling cocoa production and ...

Discover how dark chocolate, made from cacao seeds, is not only a delectable treat but also a powerhouse of nutrients and ...

Chocolate stands as an undisputed champion, tantalizing taste buds with its rich, velvety allure. Ever wondered how chocolate is made?

Cacao trees do not perform well in diverse extreme ... Global supply chain challenges, exacerbated by geopolitical instability, have made cocoa more expensive to transport. Additionally, export ...

By shading cacao trees on plantations, for example, it might be possible to improve harvests and potentially reduce the volatility of cocoa supplies. Such interventions, besides switching to cocoa ...