Cacao fruit might be the source of cocoa beans but it can be used for more than dessert-y type foods. From pasta infusions to ...

Cacao fruit is what chocolate is made from. Learn the history of cacao, how chocolate is made, and the many ways we enjoy ...

Cacao fruit in the Ecuadorean rainforest, where a cacao-based substance was first ingested In the 17th century, a heated debate blew up between two orders of Catholic monks over whether or not ...

Organic chocolate is evolving, with brands infusing fruit and veg for a better-for-you treat. Discover how confectioners are ...

In a normal year, he would be surrounded by a palette of green — dappled light filtered through a lush canopy, heavy cacao fruit drooping from trees. Two years of prolonged drought and a steady ...

Ferrero Group reports an 8.9% revenue increase to €18.4 billion for the 2023/2024 financial year, amid rising cocoa prices ...

A mature cacao tree can produce many thousands of flowers each year. These flowers are tiny, only a half inch or so in diameter (1-2 cm). The flowers typically grow in clusters directly from the trunk ...