The cacao trees mature at five years and begin to flower on the trunk. The flowers are pollinated by midges, a small fly.

In the newest segment of “Out & About With Barney,” Barney Wood visits the Garfield Park Conservatory. The Conservatory is ...

In the newest segment of “Out & About With Barney,” Barney Wood visits the Garfield Park Conservatory. The Conservatory is ...

There’s dark chocolate, milk chocolate and even white chocolate, but they all start with beans from the cacoa plant theobroma cacao, also known as the Chocolate Fruit Tree. These trees grow near ...

Higher cocoa prices are said to be moving chocolate makers’ attentions to alternatives, including lab grown cocoa.

Investors flock to cocoa tech firms producing alternative chocolates amid price surge Investors pivot towards innovative ...

A cacao ceremony is great for new beginnings, from a new year to a new month, week or even a new day. Here's what to expect ...

Bad weather, failed government policies and a fast-spreading virus are reducing output from the world’s top cocoa-growing ...

Research shows tree crops like apples, cacao, and coffee are vital for sustainability, biodiversity, and combating climate ...

“The vibrant collection of camellias at Planting Fields is a needed break from the cold, bleak winter,” said Kayla Cheshire, ...

Ants — yes, ants — could protect apples, nuts, cocoa, and other beloved crops from disease and climate change.

In April 2024, Barry Callebaut announced the launch of its Future Farming Initiative (FFI), which seeks to scale sustainable ...