Can you manipulate the taste of noble cocoas in different directions to create exciting new flavors for the world's chocolate fans? Some researchers and cocoa professionals asked that question and the ...

Cacao and cocoa, derived from the same bean, differ significantly in processing. Cacao, the raw form, retains higher antioxidant and mineral levels, offering enhanced heart health and mood benefits.

LONDON/ACCRA — Major African cocoa plants in Ivory Coast and Ghana have stopped or cut processing because they cannot afford to buy beans, four trading sources said, meaning chocolate prices around ...

Chief Executive Officer of the Cocoa Marketing Company of Ghana (CMC), Dr Wisdom Kofi Dogbey, has made a strong and urgent ...

Chocolate prices will likely climb even higher as West African cocoa processing plants can no longer afford to buy the bean. According to Reuters, state-owned Transcao, one of Cote d’Ivoire’s largest ...

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s goal to upscale the downstream cacao industry faces a multitude of obstacles spanning the entire supply chain, from low crop yields to inconsistent quality that must be overcome ...

Just as we have seen an increase in the number of microbreweries making specialty beers, the market for chocolate has also developed, so there are more high-end chocolate manufacturers who are trying ...