Producers from Pará win gold medal at the world's main cocoa awards
Two cocoa producers from Pará, Brazil, won a gold medal at the 10th Cacao of Excellence, the most prestigious cocoa quality competition in the world.
Triple gold for Ecuadorian cocoa at the Cacao of Excellence 2025 competition
Three Ecuadorian cocoa producers received gold medals at the Cacao of Excellence 2025, the world’s most prestigious cocoa evaluation competition.
Cocoa prices plunge. Is a cheaper chocolate era coming?
The article discusses the dramatic fluctuations in cocoa prices due to weather conditions and diseases affecting cacao trees, leading to significant implications for West African farmers and the chocolate industry.
Love Wrapped in Cellophane
The article explores the historical and cultural relationship between chocolate and love, highlighting how this connection has evolved over time.
Cocoa Fair Coyoacán 2026: When is the event in CDMX and what activities are there?
The Cocoa Fair Coyoacán 2026 offers a weekend experience focused on cacao as a historical, gastronomic, and cultural ingredient in Mexican cuisine, featuring product consumption, cultural activities, and artisanal commerce in a free and leisurely format.
Chocolate price increase rate is 16%, 8 times higher than the inflation rate... What will happen on Valentine's Day?
Chocolate prices continue to rise ahead of Valentine's Day, with a 16.6% increase compared to last year, attributed to poor cacao crop yields and sustained high demand.
Entrepreneurship is challenging and labor is scarce, but we are excited, says Cacau Show owner
The founder and CEO of Cacau Show, Alê Costa, discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship in Brazil amid rising cocoa prices and a shortage of labor as the company prepares for its key sales period during Easter.
Amazon stingless bees become the world's first insects with rights
Amazon stingless bees, the oldest species on the planet, have been granted rights due to their crucial role in pollinating the flora and crops of the Amazon, including coffee, cacao, and avocados.