Chocolate

• Companies are crafting new ways to grow cocoa, and chocolate alternatives, to keep up with demand

  Scientists and entrepreneurs are working on ways to make more cocoa that stretch well beyond the tropics, from Northern California to Israel.

  World

  Sep 1
  
• Saskatoon chocolate shop prepares for Easter amid looming price jump

  A report by agriculture-focused co-operative bank CoBank said cocoa prices were nearly 65-per cent higher than a year ago, and New York futures prices were at a 46-year high.

  Canada

  Mar 29
  
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• The high price of chocolate: Severe shortage drives up cost of confections

  Weather and disease damaging crop yields and underpaid farmers leaving the industry has caused supply issues, driving up the price of cocoa beans to record highs ahead of Easter.

  Consumer

  Mar 27
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• Will Easter chocolate cost more? What to know amid high cocoa prices 

  Global cocoa prices hit a record high earlier this month. As a result, the world’s biggest chocolate makers are eyeing price hikes.

  Consumer

  Feb 21
• The economic roller coaster of a small Ontario town fuelled by chocolate and cannabis

  A small eastern Ontario town that was once known as the province's chocolate capital is preparing for the sweet return of Hershey's.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2023
• Hershey ‘evaluating’ if it can eliminate lead, cadmium in its chocolate: CFO

  Hershey is looking to reduce "trace" amounts of lead and cadmium in its chocolate, chief financial officer Steve Voskiul told Reuters on Wednesday.

  Health

  Mar 23, 2023
• Hershey rolls out plant-based Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups 

  The Hershey Co. said Tuesday that Reese's Plant Based Peanut Butter Cups, which go on sale this month, will be its first plant-based chocolates sold nationally.

  World

  Mar 7, 2023
• Toxic metals in chocolate? Health Canada finds levels not concerning following U.S. report

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has determined that none of the heavy metals found in dark chocolate products posed a risk to consumers.

  Health

  Jan 28, 2023
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• Several Crave Stevia chocolates recalled from Canadian markets over undeclared milk

  The recalled products are Almond All Natural Chocolate, Dark All Natural Chocolate, Mint All Natural Chocolate, Sea Salt All Natural Chocolate and Sprinkles All Natural Chocolate.

  Consumer

  Jul 16, 2022
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• Valentine’s Day filled with gratitude, adversity for Regina residents

  With the COVID-19 pandemic still lingering, family health and financial situations have made Valentine’s Day much more than a Hallmark holiday this year.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2022