The invention of the cocoa press by Dutch chemist Coenraad Van Houten in 1828 enabled the production of cocoa powder and cocoa butter, paving the way for the creation of solid chocolate bars and ...

A Dutch chemist, Coenraad van Houten, opened the modern era of chocolate making in 1828 when he patented his innovative process of using a hydraulic press to remove most of the cocoa butter from ...

Cacao fruit is what chocolate is made from. Learn the history of cacao, how chocolate is made, and the many ways we enjoy this delicious superfood.

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Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A. Journalism Carolyn Van Houten is a Pulitzer Prize-winning staff photojournalist at the Washington Post. Prior to joining The Post ...

Soaring cocoa prices, climate challenges and regulatory shifts threaten the sector. At WCF’s March 2025 meeting, leaders will ...

Brands like Barry Callebaut and Lindt embrace upcycled cacao fruit, reducing waste and boosting sustainability. Discover how ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is a vital cash-crop for four to six million small-holder farmers across the tropics, and supports a global chocolate industry valued at over USD 100 billion annually.

Rising cocoa prices are shadowing big food’s financial outlook on 2025, despite most of the majors posting strong 2024 results this month. Mondelēz International earlier showcased a good set of ...