Discover the fascinating journey of chocolate, from its origins in ancient South America to its transformation into the ...

Tammy Maki says she's never seen prices for cocoa quite this high.And that's part of the reason why the chef and owner of ...

On the rainy side of Hawai‘i Island, Daeus Bencomo steps through fresh mud in his cowboy boots, rows of leafy cacao trees on ...

Cacao fruit might be the source of cocoa beans but it can be used for more than dessert-y type foods. From pasta infusions to dying shoes, here's the score.

The cacao tree's large pods contain dozens of seeds ... is credited for inventing a machine that separated cocoa solids from cocoa butter. Soon after, the cacao press machine was used to create ...

Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and other climate impacts are throttling cocoa production and driving up chocolate prices.

In the tropical nations of Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Cameroon, and Nigeria, rows of cacao trees sprout pods bearing ... and methane is roasting the planet’s cocoa belt and skyrocketing chocolate ...

It’s a tough world right now for those who love breakfast — and dessert. While skyrocketing egg prices have received plenty of attention in recent months, chocolate lovers face a lesser-known but ...

A weekend at Frank Lloyd Wright’s legendary Spring Green estate with chocolatier Gail Ambrosius reveals the hidden flavors of ...

Soaring cocoa prices, climate challenges and regulatory shifts threaten the sector. At WCF’s March 2025 meeting, leaders will strategize for a resilient future.