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A 19-year-old college student lost in Vietnam's foggy mountains stayed alive for nearly two days with just chocolate snacks and stream water. His rescue has turned a beloved Lunar New Year treat into an unexpected survival hero.
An anonymous Good Samaritan is reaching out to an 84-year-old robbery victim with a heartfelt gift after reading about her ordeal. The thoughtful package includes a new handbag, chocolates, and money for flowers.
Major chocolate companies are joining forces to demand UK regulations that protect millions of smallholder cocoa farmers from market chaos and illegal deforestation. The unusual coalition of competitors could transform how chocolate reaches store shelves.
A violin carved from a chocolate box in the trenches of Gallipoli has inspired a Queensland teenager to travel to France and honor his great-great-great-uncle's wartime legacy. Isaiah Howell, 16, will deliver a eulogy at Ernest Pilcher's gravesite more than a century after the soldier's death.
A Moroccan biscuit and chocolate factory just doubled its workforce with a massive expansion that's putting hundreds of people to work. Fortune Maroc's investment is creating opportunities in a region hungry for economic growth.
A luxury eco-resort in the Yucatán Peninsula is combining ancient Maya chocolate traditions with modern wellness, offering chocolate massages, body wraps, and culinary experiences that leave guests feeling years younger. The healing treatments use locally sourced cacao and traditional techniques passed down through generations.
Over 1,200 Easter eggs flooded The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn this spring, bringing joy to young patients. Local businesses, bikers, and everyday neighbors joined forces to deliver more than $10,000 worth of chocolate and comfort to families facing difficult times.
A groundbreaking analysis of 3 million people reveals that everyday foods like yogurt, cheese, and chocolate may help you live longer. The secret lies in fermentation and the beneficial microbes these foods contain.
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A 78-year-old author is transforming Australian farming by bringing back native foods that fed the continent for millennia. Kangaroo grass flour, chocolate lilies, and wattleseed are returning to dinner tables across the nation.
A 17-year employee fired after stopping a chocolate egg thief has ignited a national conversation about how stores should handle rising theft. Politicians and the public are now questioning whether protecting products or people should come first.
Two Kerala brothers went from barely selling 20 kilograms of chocolate in 2021 to manufacturing seven tonnes monthly of premium single-origin chocolate. Their bean-to-bar brand Rakkaudella proves that believing in quality pays off, even when everyone says it won't work.
When thieves stole 12 tons of Formula One KitKat bars headed to Poland, Nestlé turned a chocolate heist into a sweet marketing moment. The company's calm response and clever tracking system transformed potential disaster into global buzz.
Four astronauts heading to the moon next month will feast on tortillas, hot sauce, and chocolate during their historic journey. NASA's menu planning shows how far space food has come since Apollo.
A cacao tree in India's Western Ghats has lived more than twice its normal lifespan thanks to beneficial microbes that strengthen soil and fight disease. The organic farming breakthrough offers hope for chocolate production threatened by climate change.
Mondelēz International just hit a major sustainability milestone by switching chocolate and cookie trays to 80% recycled plastic across Europe. The change eliminates 1,000 tons of new plastic every year while keeping your favorite treats just as delicious.
Mondelēz International just hit a major sustainability milestone, replacing traditional plastic packaging with 80% recycled materials across its beloved chocolate and cookie brands. The change affects millions of Milka and Oreo packages across six European countries.
After noticing Mexican chocolate missing from European shelves, Guadalajara native Fabiola Zorrero taught herself the craft and launched Chocolate Metiche to showcase Mexico's exceptional cacao. Her artisanal brand now partners directly with small farms in Tabasco and Chiapas, creating sophisticated chocolate that celebrates the country's rich cacao heritage.
A Belgian food giant and California startup are partnering to create the first commercially available lab-grown chocolate within two years. The innovation could transform a $123 billion industry while offering a more sustainable path forward.
Volunteers in County Carlow handed out flowers and chocolates to strangers, turning ordinary shopping trips into moments of unexpected joy. One grateful recipient even returned with ice cream to thank the volunteers.
Researchers in Brazil have discovered a way to transform discarded cocoa husks into chocolate-flavored honey packed with heart-healthy nutrients. The breakthrough uses only sound waves and honey, turning agricultural waste into a delicious health food.
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