Chocolate is made from cocoa, which comes from trees that take years to mature and are stressed by climate, pests, and disease. Turning cocoa into chocolate is a labor-intensive, energy-heavy process ...

Global confectionery giants embrace lab-grown and plant-based alternatives as climate change and economic pressures devastate traditional West African harvests.

I'm a sucker for a candy bowl, whether it's at a friend's house or a receptionist's desk, so when I saw a bowl of Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs at the bank after Easter, I didn't hesitate. I should have ...

According to Statista, cocoa prices stayed between $2 and $3/kg from 2016, rose to $7.33 in 2024, and are estimated to peak at $8 in 2025. Prices may drop slightly afterward but remain above the ...

A food tech startup has created milk chocolate bars using cocoa butter grown in ...