Chocolate has been beloved by humans for so long, it even earned the name food of the gods! But how does it go from the seeds of a cacao plant to our sweet chocolatey goodness? How is chocolate made?

Nestlé has developed a patented technique that uses up to 30% more of the cocoa fruit, including pulp and husk, to produce chocolate without altering its flavor. The process minimizes waste and could ...

Growing up in Germany as the granddaughter of an Ivorian cacao farmer created a paradox I couldn't ignore. We were surrounded by chocolate as an expression for love and connection during every ...

Well-made chocolate, whether milk, dark or in some form of confection, should be one of the most straight-forward pleasures of life. That delight is diminished by the realities hiding behind some of ...

I was strolling through my local supermarket when I suddenly encountered a peculiar sight right at the entrance: jars of pistachio cream, chocolate bars, and bags of oven-baked shredded pastry. As I ...

The Swiss-owned company claims its patented process could help stabilize cocoa prices, reduce waste, and increase farmer yields. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of ...