Author: Chocolate Affairs Magazine

The cocoa crisis of 2024 and 2025 forced chocolate manufacturers around the world to make difficult decisions. Faced with record-breaking cocoa prices and ongoing supply concerns, many confectionery companies reformulated products, adjusted recipes and explored alternative ingredients to protect margins...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]he global cocoa market is undergoing a dramatic shift in 2026. After two years of unprecedented price increases that sent shockwaves through the chocolate industry, cocoa prices have fallen sharply from their...

Chocolate is undergoing a quiet transformation. Once viewed purely as a treat, it is now being reimagined as something more purposeful. In 2026, functional chocolate—infused with ingredients such as adaptogens, protein, collagen, and reduced sugar—is gaining significant traction among consumers...

On March 2026, The Hershey Company unveiled its latest flavour innovation: Dark Chocolate Raspberry Nuggets. This new release pairs the richness of dark chocolate with a smooth raspberry crème centre, offering a refined twist on a familiar favourite. While fruit...

Chocolate has long been associated with comfort and celebration, but in 2026, it is undergoing a transformation. No longer confined to supermarket shelves or seasonal gifting, chocolate is entering a new category—luxury. At the centre of this shift is the...

The International Chocolate Awards have once again unveiled a packed and exciting calendar for their 14th annual season in 2026, bringing together the world’s finest bean‑to‑bar and craft chocolatiers. The Awards celebrate excellence in chocolate making, honouring outstanding products from...

One of the sweetest events of the season arrives in the Greater Toronto Area when Chocolato: The Toronto Chocolate Event takes over the historic Small Arms Inspection Building in Mississauga. Running from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, this delicious gathering...

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate hot chocolate experience this February! From February 1–28, 2025, Calgary Meals on Wheels presents the YYC Hot Chocolate Fest, a beloved annual event that transforms Calgary into a paradise for hot chocolate enthusiasts....

March 13 – 14, 2027 | Get ready to indulge your senses at Salon du Chocolat, the premier chocolate trade show making its sweet return to New York City. The Javits Center will transform into a chocolate lover’s paradise, showcasing...

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