Cocoa and chocolate from Côte d’Ivoire and Africa
LatestCocoa in Côte d’Ivoire: Price of CFA 1,200/kg Confirms the Sector’s DownturnZurich, Switzerland – Less known to the general public than the bar brands it helps create, Barry Callebaut AG is nonetheless the indispensable engine of the global chocolate industry. Born…
Kilchberg, Switzerland – Lindt & Sprüngli AG is a world-renowned leader in the premium chocolate sector, embodying the excellence, tradition and innovation of Swiss chocolate making. From…
Vevey, Switzerland – Nestlé SA, the world's largest food and beverage company, has a history spanning more than 150 years, marked by pioneering innovations, notably in chocolate. Although…
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States – The Hershey Company, affectionately nicknamed "The Sweetest Place on Earth®", is much more than a mere chocolate maker. Founded by entrepreneur and…
Paris, a true chocolate capital, is the cradle of some of the world's most talented and creative artisans. In its cobbled streets, chocolatiers raise chocolate to an art form, combining…
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…
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…
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, 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…
Candy Industry publishes an annual list of the world's 100 largest confectionery companies, ranking them by sales.
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…
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…
