A previous study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that chocolate may indeed be worth the hype when it comes to heart health. They reviewed five decades of research including over 336,000 participants to see how chocolate and your heart relate. They found that eatin...
Market update: Analysts have described the upward trajectory of cocoa prices as ‘parabolic’ as cocoa futures rose another 2.7% to a new record of $10760 a ton in New York on Monday (15 April) before falling back to £10000 a ton after the dollar index (DXY00) rallied to a 5-1/4 month ...
Mars Wrigley is extending its Dove Chocolate line with Milk Chocolate Tiramisu Caramel Promises, inspired by the Italian dessert. The classic dessert-inspired treat features a Tiramisu-flavored caramel center, surrounded in smooth milk chocolate.
“Dove chocolate is committed...
KitKat, one of Nestlé ‘s most popular and innovative confectionery brands, will now become its most sustainable after the company announced the snack bar will be made with 100% chocolate sourced from the lncome Accelerator Programme (IAP)
Famous for its marketing catchphrase, ‘Have a...
Did you know that cacao is a delicate crop? The fruit produced by the cacao tree contains the seeds from which chocolate is made. Damaging and unpredictable weather conditions such as flooding and drought can negatively impact (and sometimes destroy) the entire yield of a harvest. Cultivating a ...
Lindt successfuly launched a vegan alternative chocolate bar in 2022.
The global vegan chocolate market is set to soar to a whopping $2 billion by 2032, growing at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1%. This prediction comes from a recent report by Allied Market Research, ind...
Sacks of cocoa beans are stacked ready for export in a Ghana warehouse.
There are concerns that the world may be heading for a shortage of cocoa due to the heavier-than-usual rainfall in the main cocoa-producing countries of West Africa. Over the past three to six months, countries such as Cote ...
Fun-size packs of bars, Milk Tray and Quality Street up by at least 50% since 2022 as cocoa, sugar and packaging costs balloon
Supermarkets have increased the price of some festive chocolate treats by more than 50% on last year as inflation takes its toll on cocoa, sugar and packaging, re...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — especially if you love sweets.
The holidays always come with plenty of (and sometimes too many) delicious desserts that would satisfy any sweet tooth or sugar craving. Nearly 70 percent of Americans said they plan on making Christmas candy, cookie...
In the spirit of holiday cheer and sweet traditions, a recent report by entertainment experts at HubScore has unveiled the Lone Star State’s most popular Christmas candy. The report, which surveyed thousands of Texans, found that the top spot goes to peppermint bark.
Peppermint bark, a fest...
Chocolate has a long history of production and consumption. It is made from cacao beans that go through processes including fermentation, drying, roasting and grounding. What is left is a rich and fatty liquor that is pressed to remove the fat (cocoa butter) and the cacao (or “cocoa”) powder whic...
Throughout the year, American consumers look forward to celebrating their favorite holidays and seasons with friends and family. Whether it’s exchanging heart-shaped chocolate boxes on Valentine’s Day or roasting s’mores around a summer bonfire, chocolate and candy play an important role in these...
