West African cocoa farmers are facing a squeeze after the price of the global commodity crashed on the international market ...

In 2024, a surge in cocoa on international markets reached more than $12,000 per metric ton, the highest in decades. Then it ...

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

Cacao is more than just the main ingredient in chocolate bars. While most people consider it a sweet treat, cacao has been used for centuries in many ways. This nutrient-rich superfood contains ...

The taste of both coffee and cocoa beans are directly impacted by their environment — think soil, climate, and altitude. While it’s true that data suggests that chocolate is the most common treat to ...

Cebu—The DTI Cebu Provincial Office marked a major milestone in agribusiness development with the ceremonial launching of the Shared Service Facility (SSF) on Integrated Post-Harvest and Processing of ...

In the high elevations of Tublay, Benguet (located about 250 kms from Manila), there are centuries-old cacao trees, most of them criollo, which have been bearing fruit for families over generations.

You may think you know all there is about chocolate, but cacao beans are only part of the story. With a rich history, cacao has been used as currency, for medicinal remedies, during spiritual rituals, ...

Chocolate’s enduring appeal lies in how it interacts with the brain and body ...

Dark chocolate with cocoa higher than 75% is considered a craft ingredient among chocolate experts. Find out what makes a quality bar.