When you hear "cacao," your mind probably jumps to decadent chocolate desserts or velvety cups of hot cocoa. But before cacao becomes the sweet treat we know and love, it starts as a tough little pod ...

Chocolate is one of the world's most widely consumed foods. It is made from cacao beans grown by millions of smallholder farmers globally. High-quality cacao beans require optimal growing conditions, ...

Dedication to protecting key bird habitats and biodiversity made possible the first Bird Friendly cocoa certification in ...

Chateraise Co., one of Japan's largest confectionery makers, headquartered in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, has begun producing ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sometimes the best afternoon pick-me-up is a soothing, warm drink. Sure, coffee and tea are mainstays, but we were especially ...

(THE CONVERSATION) – Tens of millions of chocolate bunnies get sold in the U.S. every Easter. Here are six articles about chocolate from The Conversation’s archive – great reading while you’re ...