A new study has revealed that biotechnology could be the missing ingredient in helping cocoa farmers get a better deal for their beans. A new study from the University of Surrey has revealed that ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Scientists are getting a better taste of the early history of the domestication and use of cacao - the source of chocolate - thanks to residues detected on a batch of ancient ...

Archaeologists have shed light on the origins of chocolate by tracing the spread of the cacao tree. A new study published in Scientific Reports found that the cacao tree, which grows cocoa beans, ...

Cocoa supply shocks, soaring prices and new regulations are pushing food manufacturers toward reduced‑cocoa and cocoa‑free ...

You may think you know all there is about chocolate, but cacao beans are only part of the story. With a rich history, cacao ...

Chocolate, the beloved spawn of the cacao bean, is one of the most popular and widespread confections in the world. The global chocolate industry is reportedly worth over $127 billion today. Though ...

Ivory Coast and Ghana on Tuesday jointly published for the first time the premium for the coming month that chocolate-makers and cocoa merchants will pay for their high-quality cocoa. The two West ...