Quality chocolate costs more for reasons that start on the farm but then build through labor, climate stress, and global ...

All cocoa powders come from cocoa beans, but the difference lies in how they’re processed. Cocoa powder can range from light tan to jet black with varying pH levels that affect how it interacts with ...

Volatile weather conditions, crop disease and low incomes to spend on agricultural inputs have all conspired to create a cocoa price bump that has lasted around two years. While prices are now falling ...

Former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Inusah Fuseini, has urged the government to establish robust systems to secure cocoa production, following protests by farmers in the Western North ...

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is a vital cash-crop for four to six million small-holder farmers across the tropics, and supports a global chocolate industry valued at over USD 100 billion annually. The ...

The International Cocoa Diplomacy (ICD) has called for collaborative action to enhance the quality of Cocoa production and value of Cocoa exports. Speaking at a joint briefing with the Lagos Chamber ...

Despite stabilising, cocoa prices remain sky-high. Post-2024, the treasured bean has been so expensive that manufacturers have been forced to make compromises. In the UK, some chocolate products have ...

Natural cocoa tastes sharper, making it ideal for bold chocolate desserts. Dutch-process cocoa offers a smoother flavor and dissolves easily in drinks and sauces. Swapping the two is fine for ...