The recent political turmoil in the Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa producer, has focussed attention on the issue of cocoa production and the cost of cocoa. “Because of the uncertainty in the Ivory Coast, international cocoa prices have been...
Leading chocolatiers from around the world gathered together in the elegant surroundings of Fortnum and Mason’s, London, last night for the celebratory Academy of Chocolate Awards party – the UK’s chocolate equivalent of the Oscars. Ever since it was founded...
Paul A. Young has announced plans to open a new flagship chocolaterie in London's Soho. The new store will be the award winning chocolatier's third in London and will feature a spacious basement kitchen where tasting events will be held....
Ireland's Lily O'Brien's Chocolates dates back to 1992 when Mary Ann O'Brien discovered her true passion for all thing's chocolate, naming the company after her daughter. Today, from the heart of Co. Kildare, the company creates a wide range of chocolate treats, from chocolate gifts through to assorted selection boxes. They also offer a selection of personalised boxes.
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Four times winner of the prestigious Academy of Chocolate’s Best British Chocolatier Award in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011, chocolatier and patissier William Curley is noted for both his distinctive chocolates and his exquisite pastry, on sale at his own...
Chocolate, produced from the fruit of the cocoa tree (Theobroma Cacao), has long fascinated mankind. Even the scientific name of the plant, given by the botanist Linnaeus, hints at its appeal, with Theobroma derived from the Greek for ‘food of...
The joint chief executive of Ferrero Rocher has been killed in a cycling accident in South Africa. Pietro Rocher, aged 47, was the grandson of the company's founder - who shared the same name - and was in line to...
My growing chocolate book library is a testament to the addictive nature of recipe books. My collection of chocolate books spans the history of chocolate, recipes, tales of chocolate makers, and even the science behind chocolate. Amazon has a huge range of chocolate books, ideal as gifts or for research, usually available in print or Kindle formats.
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Revenues are up at Kraft but the US based company has seen a 30% profit slump and is pointing the finger at Cadbury. A financial news release posted yesterday by the food giant claimed 2010 had been a "solid year"...
Dark chocolate could be as good for you as fruit according to new research by scientists in the United States. Researchers at Hershey's Laboratory say that dark chocolate contains more healthy plant compounds and antioxidants than known superfruits such as...