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

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You might think chocolate comes in a few basic types and that's it, but the varieties and sub categories are more diverse.

With a gift for sensorial writing and a willingness to go the extra mile in search of his stories, Jacobsen breathes life into the global supply chains of farm-to-table tropical agriculture.

Seamus Blackley is best known for creating the Xbox game console. Now he wants to build a chocolate factory. One problem: ...

rows of cacao trees sprout pods bearing dozens of seeds. Once harvested, these humble beans are dried, roasted, and processed into something beloved worldwide. Chocolate has been coveted for ...

Cocoa farmers are collaborating with businesses to safeguard their crops from the harsh effects of climate change.

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 ...