Why a strong El Niño leaves tropical commodities acutely exposedForecasters anticipate a strong El Nino developing later this year, likely boosting global temperatures and disrupting rainfall patterns. T...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Manam Chocolate raises $9 million funding from Omnivore, Turner MorrisonThe craft chocolate company plans to use the funding to expand its retail footprint to 18 stores in the next two years, adding more product...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
PM Modi’s gift fits a long tradition of political candyPontrefact cakes are liquorice sweets. They are small and black with a medicinal-sweet taste which liquorice lovers adore, and everyone els...
24 May, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Straus Creamery recalls ice creams sold in 17 states possibly containing metal pieces; check affected itemsStraus Creamery has initiated a voluntary recall of specific ice cream flavors and sizes across 17 US states due to the potential presence ...
16 May, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
Bloating, poor digestion, constipation? Top nutritionist shares 7 simple fiber-rich foods to improve gut health naturallyCommon gut problems like bloating and constipation affect many daily. Delhi-based nutritionist Lovneet Batra suggests seven fiber-rich food...
06 May, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
King Charles's White House state dinner included a $28 wine and beehive-shaped dessert; here’s what else was servedState dinner King Charles menu: President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted King Charles and Queen Camilla for a state dinner at th...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Can Indian craft chocolate go global and compete with the world's finest?Indian craft chocolate is growing. It aims to compete with global brands. Brands focus on local cacao from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and K...
24 May, 2025, 11.06 PM IST
Why eating chocolate can make you feel great or a bit sick: 4 tips to make it a healthy eatChocolate has several health benefits, particularly when it comes to the consumption of cacao beans that contain beneficial chemicals such ...
12 Apr, 2023, 10.22 AM IST
From bean-to-bar: The craft of making dark chocolates in IndiaThere is a dark chocolate movement brewing and the craft chocolate brands across the country are coming up with some innovative products.
06 Mar, 2021, 09.41 AM IST
Heavenly piece of history: How the chocolate became sweet and a gift of loveChocolate now comes in the form of candies, bakery items, ice cream, biscuits and sweets.
14 Feb, 2021, 10.29 AM IST
Chocolate confectionery market grows in double-digits againThe value growth clocked by the Rs 15,600-crore industry in 2017 was 12.4%. In 2016, the growth level was the same at 12.4%, but higher as ...
12 Jun, 2018, 10.46 AM IST
The best chocolate comes from cocoa trees that are 'stressed'To gain higher yields, growers sometimes plant cocoa trees in solitary, monocultural, groves, where the trees are exposed to stressful cond...
12 Dec, 2017, 10.22 AM IST
- Jackfruit seeds could substitute cocoa beans to make chocolate
Bengaluru, April 25 (IANS) New research has found that the seeds of jackfruit -- a large fruit found in many tropical countries -- are a po...
25 Apr, 2017, 11.10 AM IST
Melbourne’s most renowned chocolatier, Arno Backes talks about the importance of chocolatesIn Mumbai recently, Backes replied to a query about the falling reserves of cacao.
14 Jun, 2016, 03.50 PM IST
Child deities offered chocolate bars in a temple to Balamurugan in KerelaTemple authorities and devotees in other parts of India should also consider offering chocolates to child deities, given the Kerala temple’...
14 Mar, 2014, 04.48 AM IST
- Domestic cocoa prices may see a decline this year
Domestic cocoa prices may see a decline this year as the new crop promises to be good.
06 Apr, 2011, 12.41 AM IST
Cocoa prices soar with low production and high demandCocoa prices continue upward spiral with slump in prod in 2nd peak season of Oct-Nov.
09 Dec, 2009, 07.19 PM IST