MADISON, Wis. - Three G&J cocoa products packaged for Christmas sale are being recalled because they may contain the industrial chemical melamine. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer ...

Although modern consumers are used to chocolate being sweet and creamy, for most of its history, this treat has been dark and bitter. People in the Americas consumed it for thousands of years before ...

A new study from George Washington University found a disquieting percentage of cocoa products in the U.S. contain heavy metals that exceed guidelines, including higher concentrations in organic ...

Who doesn't want a bite of dark chocolate when watching a movie or talking with friends? Most of us love the sweetness of cocoa products, especially for people who find comfort in eating them. However ...

A multiyear study of dozens of chocolate products shows an alarming percentage containing heavy metals above the state of California's recommended levels, but most are deemed safe by the federal ...

A new study released Wednesday observing cocoa products, including dark chocolate, from 2014 to 2022 found that 43% of products had lead concentration over California limits, while 35% had cadmium ...

The value of Dutch agricultural exports rose by more than 8% in 2025 to €137.5 billion, driven largely by higher prices and a ...

Ottawa, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global cocoa ingredients market size was valued at USD 13.20 billion in 2024 and is predicted to increase from USD 13.81 billion in 2025 to reach around ...

Similar to minerals, oil, and other vital resources, cocoa is overseen by the government through the Ghana Cocoa Board ...