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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

With shell-shaped egg and Brazilian fruits, see Easter launches starting from R$ 46

Easter preparations are underway in Brazil, showcasing innovative chocolate egg designs and flavors influenced by trends and marketing efforts.

Feb 27 • 14:02 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Chocolate mousse, crème brûlée, rum baba... The 10 favorite desserts of the French to taste in Paris

A ranking of the top 10 favorite desserts among the French, offering a guide to where they can be enjoyed in Paris.

Feb 27 • 07:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Reese's heir can't stomach family candy as consumers erupt over recipe change: 'Gross and waxy'

Reese's heir Brad Reese criticizes new ingredient changes in certain products, claiming they no longer contain milk chocolate, leading to consumer backlash.

Feb 26 • 23:37 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

Premiere of chapter 3 of 'Like Water for Chocolate' 2: What time does the episode launch?

The third chapter of the second season of 'Like Water for Chocolate,' produced by Salma Hayek, showcases Tita's return to her family's old home as new tragedies loom.

Feb 26 • 20:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

CM Yogi distributed chocolates to Japanese children

Indian Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed chocolates to children from Japan during a recent event.

Feb 26 • 17:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Why a hot chocolate with rum has become a divisive issue in Germany

A traditional winter drink in Germany, named after Congo's first Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba, is provoking debate due to its controversial historical associations.

Feb 26 • 14:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pistachio Day: What is Dubai Chocolate and What is its Origin

An exploration of Dubai chocolate and its connection to Pistachio Day, celebrated on February 26, highlighting its popularity in various forms like tablets, alfajores, and ice cream in Argentina.

Feb 26 • 11:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Scientists have discovered a recipe for longevity. One ingredient is key

New research indicates that bitter chocolate, particularly its component theobromine, can slow biological aging.

Feb 26 • 10:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Supermarket hot chocolate beats Hotel Chocolat in taste test for half the price

A taste test reveals that a supermarket's hot chocolate surpasses premium brands like Hotel Chocolat, offering a better flavor at half the price.

Feb 25 • 14:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

American visits Sainsbury's for first time and floored by price differences

An American woman shares her astonishment at the variety and pricing of groceries during her first visit to Sainsbury's in the UK.

Feb 25 • 11:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Chocolate Honey Created Beneficial for Human Health

Researchers in Brazil have developed a new health-beneficial chocolate honey using a stingless bee species and cocoa pod husks.

Feb 25 • 06:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Shops forced to lock chocolate in plastic boxes to stop surge of thefts

Retailers in the UK are locking chocolate in plastic boxes in response to a rise in thefts linked to organized crime.

Feb 24 • 10:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Woman buys £16 bag of Cadbury Mini Eggs to see how many are actually inside

A woman conducted an experiment to determine the number of Cadbury Mini Eggs in a 1kg bag she purchased for £16, highlighting issues of shrinkflation in chocolate products.

Feb 23 • 10:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse: check out the recipe presented on Nordeste Rural

A recipe for bittersweet chocolate mousse was shared on the show Nordeste Rural, emphasizing simplicity and the right techniques for a delicious dessert.

Feb 22 • 15:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Popular UK supermarket launches new chocolate that's ‘better than Cadbury Creme Eggs’

Marks and Spencer has introduced a new Easter treat called Sunny Side Up Whips, which are being compared to the popular Cadbury Creme Eggs by shoppers.

Feb 22 • 10:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Our Field Recipe: Learn how to make a lemon pie with the sourness of lemon and the sweetness of chocolate

The article provides a recipe for a delicious lemon chocolate pie, showcasing how to prepare its base, mousse, and ganache.

Feb 22 • 10:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chocolate accumulates inflation of almost 25% before Easter

Chocolate prices have seen a nearly 25% inflation in Brazil in the year leading up to January 2026, ahead of Easter.

Feb 22 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After Carnival, markets in São José dos Campos anticipate Easter egg sales

Supermarkets in São José dos Campos are displaying Easter chocolate eggs immediately after Carnival, marking a shift in retail strategy to start holiday sales earlier.

Feb 22 • 00:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Life & Tech

Banana Cake with Raspberries and White Chocolate

A recipe for a delicious banana cake featuring raspberries and white chocolate, perfect for using overripe bananas.

Feb 21 • 12:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fled Nazism, Made Chocolate Underground and Invented Argentina's Iconic Snack

Aabra Benski overcame numerous challenges in his life, including fleeing the Holocaust, to establish a successful chocolate business in Argentina.

Feb 21 • 05:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

New season of 'Like Water for Chocolate': What time does chapter 2 of the series come out?

The second chapter of the awaited series 'Como agua para chocolate' focuses on Tita's pivotal decision following Pedro's return.

Feb 21 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested for stealing soda, gum, chocolate, and almost 30 ice creams in MG

A man was arrested in Viçosa, Brazil, for stealing various snacks and nearly 30 ice creams from a store after breaking in.

Feb 20 • 21:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Once you start eating, it will be hard to stop: the dessert will surprise with its taste due to this ingredient

A popular recipe for a dessert using potato chips, shared by Lithuanian culinary experts, combines chocolate and salted caramel in a unique tart.

Feb 20 • 16:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Morrisons is selling 'yummy' new KitKat Chunky flavour and customers are so excited

Morrisons supermarket has launched a new KitKat Chunky flavour that features a marbled caramel effect, inspired by Formula 1, generating excitement among chocolate lovers.

Feb 20 • 14:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I tried all the UK supermarket cookies and this is the best one'

A food blogger reviews chocolate chip cookies from various UK supermarkets, declaring a winner based on her tasting experience.

Feb 20 • 11:03 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Nyenget's Weight Strategy: Avoiding Dairy Products

Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget, a Norwegian skier, is avoiding dairy products during the Olympics to enhance his performance, while anticipating a post-race chocolate treat.

Feb 20 • 06:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Kitchen favourite is 'world's best medicine' for heart disease

Medical herbalist Simon Mills recommends dark chocolate as a beneficial treatment for heart disease, stressing the importance of moderation in consumption.

Feb 20 • 04:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Taste of cocoa makes brands stand out in chocolate ice cream tasting

Chocolate ice cream remains a top choice in Brazil despite the popularity of pistachio, as demonstrated in a recent tasting event showcasing nine brands.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Domino's Garlic and Herb Easter Egg branded 'so wrong it's right'

A food reviewer has rated a new controversial garlic and herb-flavored Easter egg by Domino's surprisingly high, sparking debate online.

Feb 19 • 15:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I tried Hotel Chocolat's £90 Easter eggs and 1 thing put me off'

A food influencer reviews two £90 Easter eggs from Hotel Chocolat, revealing mixed feelings about the extravagant treat.

Feb 19 • 14:09 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"He Tried to Lure Them into the Car"

A middle-aged man attempted to lure four nine-year-old girls into his vehicle near a shopping center in Iceland by promising them chocolate and candy.

Feb 19 • 11:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Consumption: Who Profits from Chocolate?

As demand for chocolate slowly decreases in Germany and Europe, cocoa farmers struggle with rising supermarket prices and climate change, while initiatives by Lidl and Fairtrade aim to improve their conditions.

Feb 19 • 07:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I tried the new Costa menu - and I have one serious issue...'

A reviewer praises the new banana and chocolate muffin from Costa Coffee, declaring it the best they've ever had and suggests starting a petition for it to become a permanent menu item.

Feb 19 • 05:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Expired Protein Bars Distributed in Haryana Government Schools

In Haryana, expired chocolate milk bars were found being distributed in government schools' mid-day meals.

Feb 18 • 18:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Cocoa Prices Drop 10%: Why Are Chocolate Prices Holding Steady Globally?

Cocoa prices have fallen by 10% due to rising stockpiles in Ivory Coast, yet chocolate prices remain stable.

Feb 18 • 17:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Luxury UK chocolate maker collapses into administration – 40 years in business

Marasu’s Petit Fours, a prominent luxury chocolate maker in the UK, has entered administration after 40 years of operation due to challenging market conditions.

Feb 18 • 08:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Sad Story of the Kinder Chocolate Boy: Abandonment, a Lonely Childhood, and the Drag Queen Facet

The article chronicles the life of Alessandro Egger, a child model who became famous for his role in Kinder chocolate ads but faced a lonely and challenging upbringing.

Feb 17 • 13:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Olympians can't stop eating viral chocolate lava cake, even for breakfast

Olympians at the Milan Olympic Village are indulging in a viral chocolate lava cake for breakfast, creating a buzz on social media.

Feb 17 • 12:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The best we have eaten lately: Everyone who loves chocolate can safely take a trip here!

Aftenposten reviews the 50 best restaurants in Oslo, highlighting exciting dishes worth revisiting.

Feb 17 • 10:47 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Stole large quantities of chocolate - unknown street value

Three men have been arrested for stealing high-end chocolate from two stores in Hønefoss, Norway.

Feb 16 • 17:12 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Beware of these chocolate cream pots that may contain pieces of glass

A recall has been issued for chocolate creams from the Maison Bordier brand in France due to potential contamination with glass shards.

Feb 16 • 16:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Thief Stuffed a Suitcase with Chocolate in Krnov, Security Followed Him on a Bike

A thief in Krnov was pursued by security who noticed him packing a suitcase full of chocolate.

Feb 16 • 14:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Chocolate pancakes for Užgavėnės: everyone will be impressed with this recipe

This article presents a chocolate pancake recipe perfect for the Užgavėnės festival in Lithuania.

Feb 16 • 12:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

A forty-year-old Czech man stole 40 bars of luxury chocolate in Vienna. It ended in fists

A Czech man attempted to steal 44 bars of expensive Swiss chocolate from a supermarket in Vienna, leading to a physical confrontation with store employees.

Feb 15 • 17:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Czech Man Attempted to Steal Over 40 Luxury Chocolate Bars in Vienna

A Czech man has been caught trying to steal luxury chocolate bars in Vienna, drawing attention to theft concerns in the area.

Feb 15 • 16:59 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

Premiere of ‘Like Water for Chocolate’ TODAY: What time and where to watch episode 1 of season 2?

The second season of 'Como agua para chocolate' premieres today, continuing the emotional story of Tita and Pedro Múzquiz.

Feb 15 • 15:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Life & Tech

Waffles with Coconut and Chocolate Chips

This article presents a recipe for soft waffles made with coconut and chocolate chips, ideal for satisfying a sweet tooth.

Feb 15 • 12:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Certain bitter foods may trigger a brain response similar to working out, study finds

A new study suggests that consuming certain bitter foods like dark chocolate and red wine may stimulate brain activity akin to the effects of physical exercise.

Feb 14 • 22:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Voborníková received chocolate from Karlík for Valentine's Day. And she is looking forward to Sunday

The article discusses Voborníková receiving Valentine's chocolates and her anticipation for the upcoming weekend.

Feb 14 • 20:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Protagonist is torn between love and passion in the second part of 'Like Water for Chocolate'

The protagonist Tita faces the dilemma of choosing between overwhelming passion and a calm love in the new episodes of 'Like Water for Chocolate' on HBO Max.

Feb 14 • 18:30 UTC

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