In the heart of West Africa, where the world’s finest cocoa beans are cultivated, Chinese investment has built new processing factories in Ivory Coast and Ghana. On the outskirts of Abidjan, ...

With the price of cocoa beans setting unprecedented records on the commodities market, this year means it is certainly turning the gift of love into a bigger financial commitment than it once was.

Once harvested, these humble beans ... to cut greenhouse gas emissions,” said Kramer, “otherwise chocolate supplies will ...

We use ‘cacao’ to describe the unrefined bean and the tree on which it grows. Cacao trees produce pods which contain around 20-60 seeds, known as cocoa beans. Cacao is minimally processed ...

Additionally, he said the system will track every step, from cocoa bean production to export, providing transparency and ensuring that all actors in the value chain are adhering to the highest ...

Cocoa — the main ingredient in chocolate — is produced from the bean pods of cacao plants. Cacao thrives under specific ranges of temperature and rainfall. Warm to hot temperatures up to 90 ...

“This Valentine’s Day expect prices for chocolate treats to increase around 10-20% over last year as the price of cocoa has more than doubled since the beginning of 2024,” said David ...

A new research study demonstrates that sustainable agricultural practices that both protect pollinator populations and mitigate climate risks could help secure -- and even improve -- global cocoa ...

Most artisan chocolatiers recommend eating within a week or two of receipt, in fact. Many high-end chocolatiers use fresh ...