THE ULTIMATE DESTINATION FOR EVERYTHING CHOCOLATE
Mars Inc., the global confectionery and pet care giant, has announced a landmark €1 billion investment in its European manufacturing operations. The ambitious plan, slated for completion by the end of 2026, reflects the company’s commitment to modernising its production...
In a move that has sparked conversation across social media and grocery aisles, Cadbury has reduced its Brunch bar multipacks from five bars to four—yet the price remains unchanged. This phenomenon, known as shrinkflation, is a strategy increasingly used by...
Chocolate may be a universal indulgence, but behind each bar lies a finely balanced network of tariffs, trade agreements, and commodity prices. In recent years, the competitive landscape has shifted dramatically. Trump-era tariffs, imposed as part of wider trade disputes,...
Behind every chocolate bar lies a global supply chain stretching from smallholder farmers in West Africa to supermarket shelves in Europe and North America. Yet this chain is under increasing strain. In 2025, reports have highlighted a dramatic rise in...
Chocolate has always been celebrated for its complex, indulgent flavour, but until recently, much of the science behind its distinct taste remained a mystery. Now, researchers from the University of Nottingham, in collaboration with international partners, have published a study...
Every year, as the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, one flavour takes centre stage in cafés, bakeries, and supermarkets alike: pumpkin spice. It’s a seasonal tradition so entrenched that the arrival of the Pumpkin Spice Latte...
Before it became the delicious treat we know today, chocolate had a very different role in society. In ancient Mesoamerican cultures, cacao was more than food—it was money, medicine, and a sacred symbol. The Aztecs, Maya, and other civilisations held...
As the European Union moves to enforce ambitious sustainability standards for cocoa imports, a growing rift is forming between regulatory ambitions in Brussels and the realities faced by cocoa-producing nations, particularly in West Africa. The new EU Deforestation Regulation, set...
In the heart of Tuscany, nestled among olive groves and vineyards, lies one of the world’s most celebrated artisan chocolate makers—Amedei. Known for elevating chocolate to a fine art, Amedei’s bean-to-bar philosophy and obsession with quality have earned it global...
Barry Callebaut, the world’s largest cocoa and chocolate processor, has once again lowered its annual sales volume and earnings forecasts for 2025, citing “unprecedented volatility” in cocoa prices and weakening global demand. This marks the third downward revision from the...
