MICAY CANYON, Colombia—One potent tributary in the surging cocaine pipeline begins in the mountains of Cauca province, where nearly every plot of arable land sprouts coca leaves. On Cesar Rosero ...

Prices were $4 to $4.20 per lb for 10% to 12% natural cocoa powder (East Coast points) on March 28, up from $2.05 per lb a year ago and $1.50 per lb two years ago. “Chocolate and cocoa are ...

It's possible to process the pods to create a cocoa-like powder. This chocolate alternative has a long history, however – and not a very happy one. A New Yorker article claims a generation was ...

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced that the government will offer cocoa farmers 70% of the world market price for their produce, exceeding the initially proposed 60%.

Shoppers may be able to skirt higher prices by buying chocolate made with cocoa powder. More premium chocolate contains a higher percentage of cocoa. “Consider shopping for sweet treats that ...

As cocoa prices continue to fluctuate on the higher end, cocoa powder and cocoa fat alternatives may provide some relief for companies. Cocoa prices reached an all-time high of $12,906 per metric ...

In the 1850s, steam-powered machines allowed for the mass production of cocoa powder. Today, over 4.5 million tons of cocoa are consumed around the world every year. Cocoa powder is made from ...