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

Farmers can boost their crop yields without sacrificing the genetic diversity of the plants. Researchers develop unexpected ...

On the rainy side of Hawai‘i Island, Daeus Bencomo steps through fresh mud in his cowboy boots, rows of leafy cacao trees on ...

Cacao fruit might be the source of cocoa beans but it can be used for more than dessert-y type foods. From pasta infusions to dying shoes, here's the score.

Cacao trees grow well here in Hawaii and with room ... Dr. Nat Bletter from Madre Chocolate and Maddy Smith from Cocoa Rose Hawaii will talk about cacao fermentation and educational tours ...

Climate change poses a major well-known risk to cacao production. But a new study finds that low pollination is also limiting ...

In the tropical nations of Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Cameroon, and Nigeria, rows of cacao trees sprout pods bearing ... and methane is roasting the planet’s cocoa belt and skyrocketing chocolate ...

We all know that nothing brings more comfort than the rich taste of your favourite chocolate guilty pleasure to brighten your ...

It’s a tough world right now for those who love breakfast — and dessert. While skyrocketing egg prices have received plenty of attention in recent months, chocolate lovers face a lesser-known but ...

Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and other climate impacts are throttling cocoa production and driving up chocolate prices.