Author: Chocolate Affairs Magazine

Chocolate has long been one of Canada’s favourite indulgences, but the country’s passion for all things cocoa extends far beyond the candy aisle. Across Canada, historic chocolate companies share the landscape with independent chocolatiers, innovative bean-to-bar makers, specialty shops and...

Belgium and chocolate have been connected for generations, but Belgian Chocolate Village gives visitors an opportunity to explore what lies behind that reputation. Located in Koekelberg, Brussels, the museum combines chocolate history, interactive exhibits, live demonstrations and tastings in a...

For many travellers, a museum visit means art, history, or science. In Quebec’s Montérégie region, however, one museum offers a much sweeter experience. The Chocolate Interpretation Centre at La Petite Grange invites visitors to explore the fascinating world of chocolate...

Most people recognise that wine can taste different depending on where the grapes are grown. A bottle produced in one region may offer flavours and aromas entirely different from those produced elsewhere. What many chocolate lovers may not realise is...

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...

The 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 historic highs. For manufacturers, retailers and consumers alike,...

May 18 - 20, 2027 | The Sweets & Snacks Expo, an eagerly anticipated event in the confectionery and snack industry, returns to the Las Vegas Convention Centre, in Las Vegas, Nevad. This trade-only event, organized by the National Confectioners...