Cocoa extract could help slow down inflammation in the body and potentially reduce the risk of age-related diseases, especially for older adults, a large-scale new study has found. Scientists at Mass ...

Côte d’Ivoire remains the world’s top producer of cocoa beans, but high prices have exposed the weakness of its model, as competition from more liberalised countries intensifies. As President Alassane ...

Daily cocoa extract supplements reduced key inflammation markers in older adults, pointing to a role in protecting the heart. The findings reinforce the value of flavanol-rich, plant-based foods for ...

The spread of highly contagious black pod disease disease is one of the most significant things that can happen to the cocoa industry Cacao swollen shoot virus has been one of the major facets of the ...

Although concentrated in West Africa, the cocoa crisis is being felt far and wide. All chocolate makers are grappling with cocoa shortages, leading to eye-watering price hikes. Not all businesses will ...

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Older adults taking cocoa extract supplements appeared to improve their heart health in a recent trial. But the research comes with some caveats. In a new study, adults who took a daily cocoa extract ...

The cocoa industry is a cornerstone of Ghana’s economy, supporting the livelihoods of millions and contributing significantly to national revenue. Yet, behind the rich aroma of cocoa lies a reality of ...

Cocoa Beach is increasing enforcement of e-bike rules on Minutemen Causeway due to safety complaints. New regulations include a 15 mph speed limit and a ban on reckless maneuvers on the causeway's ...

Could cocoa extract supplements rich in cocoa flavanols reduce inflammation and, in turn, prevent age-related chronic diseases? In a new study from the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study ...

Growing tall trees to provide shade for cocoa plantations in west Africa could sequester millions of tonnes of carbon, according to a new study. The research, published in Nature Sustainability, finds ...

LONDON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Ecuador is on course to produce more than 650,000 metric tons of cocoa in the 2026/27 season and could surpass Ghana as the world's second largest grower of the chocolate ...