New research finds that cacao trees evolved over 7.5 million years ago. DNA studies may help improve future chocolate crops.

The loud whirr of a chainsaw sounds through the forest as a small group of farmers gathers around a tree filled with red seed ...

On the rainy side of Hawai‘i Island, Daeus Bencomo steps through fresh mud in his cowboy boots, rows of leafy cacao trees on ...

Exploring ways for cocoa farmers to hand pollinate their crops could help offset crop losses resulting from climate changes, ...

Climate change poses a major well-known risk to cacao production. But a new study finds that low pollination is also limiting ...

After more than half a decade of selling sweets, a chocolate shop in Westchester is revealing some news of a more bitter ...

Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and other climate impacts are throttling cocoa production and driving up chocolate prices.

A weekend at Frank Lloyd Wright’s legendary Spring Green estate with chocolatier Gail Ambrosius reveals the hidden flavors of ...

We all know that nothing brings more comfort than the rich taste of your favourite chocolate guilty pleasure to brighten your ...

Ageing trees, climate change and disease outbreak are major setbacks affecting cocoa production in Africa where over 70 percent of ...

It’s a tough world right now for those who love breakfast — and dessert. While skyrocketing egg prices have received plenty of attention in recent months, chocolate lovers face a lesser-known but ...

The loud whirr of a chainsaw sounds through the forest as a small group of farmers gathers around a tree filled with red seed ...