The cacao trees mature at five years and begin to flower on the trunk. The flowers are pollinated by midges, a small fly.

"Dominican Republic produces some of the world’s best cocoa. We are the largest exporter of certified organic cocoa in the world", remarked Ángel Estévez Boudier in 2017, the Dominican Republic’s ...

Swiss chocolate makers, Lindt & Sprüngli, achieved strong organic growth of 7.8% in 2024, against record-high cocoa costs.

which ensures fair labor and organic practices and establishes a floor price of USD 2,000 per tonne of cocoa, plus premiums of USD 500 per tonne. The Deforestation-Free Cocoa initiative operates in ...

The Panamanian indigenous Constantino Blandford will travel this month to Spain to represent his country in an event of the ...

The analysts highlighted the persistent challenges in cocoa production, particularly in West Africa, as a major risk factor.

Lindt & Spruengli lifted 2024 margin estimate and forecast further sales growth for 2025 on Tuesday, after reporting 7.8% ...

In response to these challenges, Planet A is introducing Chivova, an organic cocoa-free chocolate substitute made from a blend of sunflower seeds and vegetable oils. It uses advanced fermentation ...