Many might not know chocolate comes from a fruit tree and is made from a seed — the cocoa bean, the National Confectioners Association notes. Of the three types of chocolate — dark, milk and white — ...

Fair trade also establishes a minimum price of US$2,400 per tonne (plus the various premiums) that buyers will pay if the market price of cocoa falls below that.

Cacao fruit is what chocolate is made from. Learn the history of cacao, how chocolate is made, and the many ways we enjoy ...

The soapmaker Dr. Bronner's has created a line of organic, fair-trade, vegan chocolate bars that set a high standard for ethical cocoa production.

Thankfully, not every chocolate company has the same issue; several smaller chocolate makers are actively working towards building and supporting a more ethical and fair trade cocoa industry.

It’s recommended you choose chocolate made from fair-trade and organic cacao beans whenever possible. Growing and harvesting cacao beans is a difficult process for the producers.

DonCris Cacao, a company rooted in humble beginnings, is shaking up the global chocolate scene with its revolutionary cacao creations and unwavering commitment to empowering local farmers. Their ...

The global cacao beans market is poised for robust growth, projected to surge from USD 15.5 billion in 2025 to USD 29.1 ...

Once dismissed as too bitter, too hard, or simply too niche, cocoa nibs are now stepping into the global spotlight. These ...

The rich and luxurious taste of chocolate is coming with a larger price tag than ever with cocoa prices at a 50-year high.

The price of coffee and cocoa for farmers is unstable and can be low. The global market price for arabica coffee beans, which account for an estimated 70 percent of global coffee production, often ...

All the while, Kristin chooses flavors that enhance the company’s high-quality, fair-trade cocoa beans, sourced from small rural growers in countries like Belize, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.