West African cocoa production, which has faced two successive below-average harvests, is likely to see another 10% decline in ...

West African cocoa production is expected to decline by 10% in the 2025/26 season despite improved weather. Factors such as ...

Some tasty food and drink trends are predicted for 2025 — and experts spoke about the use of flowers in meals, more cocoa-infused beverage innovations — and increased demand for Guinness beer.

ACCRA (Reuters) -Cocoa farmers in the world's second-biggest producer Ghana are expecting a bumper harvest for the upcoming 2025/2026 season, buoyed by improved flowering and pod development, even as ...

Cocoa flowers grow into cherelles, and then 22 weeks later, into pods. Charelles can turn yellow prematurely or even fall more easily from tree trunks when weather conditions are unfavourable.

Only 10% of cocoa flowers self-pollinate naturally. The farmers must hand-pollinate hundreds of flowers, transferring pollen using a small pair of tweezers.

The word resonates in the walls at Patinaed & Co.., where floral boutique owner Cristina Graff aims to bring beauty to Cocoa Village through her love for aged flowers and fresh roasted coffee. A ...