Before, anyone who wanted to grow cacao at 1,200 or 1,500 meters [3,900 to 4,900 feet] altitude was considered crazy,” says ...

Feastables now sources 100 percent of its cocoa from Fairtrade certified cooperatives. The certification ensures Feastables ...

Both are rich in fatty acids and vitamins, but they are different in texture, absorption, and benefits. If you’ve ever ...

Chocolate lovers might notice their favourite sugary snack could cost a bit more or be a bit smaller as climate change ravages cocoa crops in West Africa.

The cacao tree thrives in the hot ... which are sometimes called cacao beans or cocoa beans. However, the pulp is also edible and can be pressed to make a tasty, fruity juice.

So, as you savor chocolate, remember the fragile ecosystems behind it. The price of cocoa in early 2025 was near its all-time high, due in part to dry conditions in Africa. Without urgent action to ...

Luker Chocolate is redefining cocoa innovation, fusing tradition with sustainability, technological advancements and farmer ...

Oliver Koth-Kappus, co-founder of Kasama Chocolate in Vancouver, likens making bean-to-bar chocolate from cacao beans to distilling whisky from grains. A chocolatier, on the other hand, is like a ...