Cocoa and chocolate from Côte d’Ivoire and Africa
LatestCocoa in Côte d’Ivoire: Price of CFA 1,200/kg Confirms the Sector’s Downturn147 articles published since 2019.
Cocoa is the base ingredient of chocolate, and its variety considerably influences the taste, aroma and quality of the final product. There are three main varieties of cocoa: Criollo…
Cocoa is the main ingredient of chocolate, a treat enjoyed worldwide. However, behind every square of chocolate often lies a complex reality for cocoa producers. Fair trade plays a…
Brazil is one of the world's leading cocoa-producing countries. Cocoa growing there has a long history and continues to play a crucial role in the country's economy, particularly in certain…
The journey of cocoa, from pod to chocolate bar, is a fascinating process that combines traditional know-how with modern innovation. This article guides you through each stage of cocoa…
New York City, known for its culinary diversity, is home to some of the best chocolatiers in the world. Here is a selection of the city's most renowned chocolate makers, each offering a…
Although almost all of the world's cocoa comes from African countries (mainly Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Cameroon), the world's biggest consumers of chocolate (a cocoa derivative) are mainly…
The link between chocolate consumption and sleep is a topic of interest to many researchers and consumers. Here is an overview of how chocolate can affect sleep, taking into account the…
The world's largest cocoa grinding plants play a crucial role in transforming cocoa beans into semi-finished products such as cocoa paste, cocoa butter and cocoa powder. These products are…
Cocoa prices, like those of many other commodities, are influenced by a combination of economic, political and environmental factors.
Chocolate, now enjoyed worldwide, has a rich, deep history going back thousands of years. The ancient Mesoamerican civilisations regarded cocoa not only as a source of food, but…
Cocoa is today one of Ghana's main crops, making the country one of the world's largest cocoa producers. The introduction of this crop to Ghana is often credited to a visionary businessman…
Cocoa, often enjoyed for its delicious taste and mood-boosting benefits, is also attracting interest for its potential health virtues, notably in cancer prevention. This exploration…
Cameroon, a Central African country, is not a big cocoa producer on the scale of Côte d'Ivoire or Ghana. However, the country has built a significant cocoa industry. Indeed, Cameroon ranks…
Chocolate, especially dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, can have certain health benefits when eaten in moderation. Here are some of those potential benefits:
Nigeria exported premium raw cocoa beans worth 27.16 billion naira (US$65 million) to the Netherlands in the first quarter of 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana are cancelling all the cocoa sustainability programmes that US company Hershey runs in their countries, accusing the chocolate maker of trying to avoid paying a…
It is impossible to browse almost any type of retail store in February without seeing displays of pink and red chocolate boxes on every corner. Chocolate has become a standard gift for…
Côte d'Ivoire, the world's largest cocoa producer, is in its dry season, from mid-November to March, when rains are scarce or light.
