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

Demand goes up this time of year, which can lead to paying more for the sweet treats.From chocolate bunnies to ...

Nigeria's top export products were dominated by crude oil and several agricultural goods. Here are the key highlights: ...

The ASEAN chocolate market is experiencing growth driven by rising demand for premium and artisanal products. Consumer ...

An unparalleled rally in cocoa and coffee futures is leaving traders so cash-strapped that many no longer have enough money ...

As cocoa and coffee prices reach record highs, Brazil's Cellva is turning waste from the world's favourite drink into ...

Several start-ups are developing cocoa alternatives using barley, beans or sunflower seeds. Swiss manufacturer Stella Bernrain has already launched a cocoa-free chocolate bar, and this type of product ...

Nigeria’s agricultural sector experienced substantial growth in 2024, with its total value reaching N4.44 trillion up from N1.24 trillion in ...

Cocoa exports in Africa’s most populous nation surged 606 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024. Data from the National Bureau ...

Ghana’s illegal gold mining sector, locally called ‘galamsey’, is having a significant impact on cocoa prices, the FT ...

Cocoa farmers in Ntoroko and Bundibugyo districts are bracing for a potentially disastrous harvest, warning that a prolonged ...

Nigeria has struggled to diversify its oil-dependent economy, but investors have taken another look at cocoa beans after global prices soared ...