Child and slave labor are often interchangeable throughout developing nations. Unfortunately, this kind of labor is common in a number of fields, including coca harvesting. These are popular candy ...

Ghana's licensed cocoa buyers lack the funds to buy beans from farmers despite the government's recent move to slash the ...

Cheap chocolate has its place. However, if you're only making space for the best confections, consider the simple-yet-fancy offerings of this brand.

After reaching a historic peak in 2024, cocoa prices have fallen sharply, signaling a possible shift in the global market cycle. The downturn is putting pressure across the entire value chain, from ...

As the "Great Cocoa Crunch" forces double-digit price hikes, global candy giants pivot toward fruit-filled bars, gummy expansions, and lab-grown ingredients to survive.

From price crashes to illegal mining and smuggling, Ghana’s cocoa crisis is exposing the fragility of Africa’s most iconic commodity chain.

SAO PAULO, March 12 (Reuters) - Cocoa farmers in Brazil have slammed the brakes ⁠on ⁠new planting projects following a 70% ...

Supply and sustainability challenges in chocolate are leading investment to pour into alternative cocoa-free ingredients.

President Lee Jae Myung specially produced and presented Lotte Wellfood’s ‘Ghana Chocolate’ to Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama during his visit to Korea. President Mahama, who visited Korea in ...

Chocolate prices have increased worldwide over the past year, yet many cocoa farmers in West Africa say they have not benefited from the higher costs.