Chocolate prices rose 18% across the EU in 2025 — the highest increase of any food item — as drought in West Africa drove up cocoa costs. But the impact has varied widely across Europe. Overall ...

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Chocolate lovers are experiencing sticker shock this Valentine’s Day. Consumer prices for chocolate have spiked 14.4% year-over-year during the January 1 to early February window, according to market ...

Whether you’re snacking on a quality chocolate bar or baking an indulgent dessert, you might be alarmed to find white, chalky streaks or a gritty coating on the surface of your chocolate. This ...

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A fudgy pecan and bittersweet chocolate topping gives these buttery bars a silky richness. A buttery shortbread base adds crisp contrast to a rich, fudgy chocolate-pecan topping that tastes like a ...

We tasted dozens of boxes from more than 25 chocolatiers to find the best delivery bonbons for your true love, self-love, or your lovely mother. A chocolate box is not a substitute for true love. But ...

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“Because Salmonella can be difficult to detect and may appear intermittently, we are now expanding the recall beyond Mint Leaf in consultation with the FDA to include additional production lots made ...

Since 2010, Consumer Reports has conducted independent, unbiased tests of protein powders and shakes to identify products contaminated with troubling levels of toxic heavy metals. Our fall 2025 tests ...

Unpredictable cocoa markets have prompted some candy makers to rethink how they're sourcing chocolate. While some products are seeing their coca content reduced, others are foregoing cocoa altogether.