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Improving the Cocoa Genome and Phytozome
According to the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), world cocoa bean production in 2017-2018 was 4.6 million tonnes. Global chocolate brands could not exist without cocoa. But today…
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147 articles published since 2019.
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Côte d'Ivoire to Control Cocoa Production Under Its New Pricing Scheme
Côte d'Ivoire's cocoa regulator said it would seek to keep bean production at current levels, even as the country and its neighbour Ghana consider increasing the revenues of…
Chocolate
The World's Biggest Chocolate Makers
Candy Industry publishes an annual list of the world's 100 largest confectionery companies, ranking them by sales.
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Cocoa Production Worldwide
The data published on this web page cover cocoa bean production by the main producing/exporting countries during the 2017/2018 cocoa season. The cocoa year runs from 1 October to 30…
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Compounds in Cocoa Bean Shells May Reverse Obesity-Related Problems
Scientists may have found more reasons to love chocolate.
Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana Suspend Cocoa Sales and Demand a Minimum Price
Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire have suspended forward sales of cocoa beans for the 2020/21 season as buyers and sellers prepare to discuss a minimum price proposal, industry sources said.
Côte d'Ivoire
Ivorian Rains Boost the Cocoa Harvest After the Drought
Rains increased in most cocoa-growing regions of Côte d'Ivoire last week, farmers said on Monday, raising hopes of a recovery in growth after the mid-crop suffered from…
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11 Reasons Why Chocolate Is Good for You
A new study suggests that eating chocolate may help you stay slim. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego found that people who eat chocolate frequently have a body mass…
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7 Countries That Make the Best Chocolate
Shops are full of boxes of chocolates and treats in honour of Valentine's Day, but we don't need an excuse to treat ourselves to a piece of candy. Tasting local chocolate is part of…
Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire: Chocolate Giants Join Forces to Make Cocoa Production More Sustainable
Côte d'Ivoire is the world's largest cocoa producer, but its farming has led to massive deforestation. To avoid losing all its forest cover by 2034, the country is exploring new ways of…
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The 4 Countries That Produce the Most Chocolate
The four main countries responsible for chocolate production are the United States, Germany, Switzerland and Belgium. According to Statista, Western Europe accounts for about 35% of total…
Cocoa
Top 10 Cocoa-Producing Countries
Cocoa originated in Central America more than 5,000 years ago, but its popularity and production have spread around the world. We look at the nations that dominate the world in cocoa…
History
Cocoa in Dutch Guiana
The cacao tree grows naturally in Suriname (Dutch Guiana). Before mass production in 1686, cocoa was already being processed by its inhabitants. This history of cocoa in Suriname is not…
Cocoa
History of Chocolate: Chocolate in the American Colonies
In 2009, Mars Incorporated celebrated the publication of Chocolate: History, Culture and Heritage. The book was the culmination of ten years of collaborative research with UC Davis, which…
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Show Your Love on Valentine's Day with These Chocolate Recipes
After all, chocolate has long been considered an aphrodisiac. Tryptophan and phenylethylamine are the compounds responsible for its stimulating qualities. Chocolate is also desirable for…
Chocolate
Choosing and Using Baking Chocolate
Nothing says Valentine's Day like chocolate. We're talking not only about a box of chocolates, but also homemade chocolate treats baked from the heart. From unsweetened to semi-sweet to…
Chocolate
History of Chocolate
The history of chocolate can be traced back to the ancient Maya, and even earlier to the ancient Olmecs of southern Mexico. The word chocolate may bring to mind sweet candy bars and…
