Cocoa alternatives and synthetic flavors are common in cheaper chocolates.

Cocoa supply shocks, soaring prices and new regulations are pushing food manufacturers toward reduced‑cocoa and cocoa‑free ...

By using some classic and comforting spices, Andrew Zimmern creates a sweet hot chocolate drink that thoroughly warms both ...

This ultimate slow cooker hot chocolate features rich, melty milk chocolate, Dutch-process cocoa powder, milk, and heavy ...

Cocoa prices are surging so high, the Easter Bunny might want to hoard its chocolate. Consumers hunting for Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies this year can expect sticker shock similar to Valentine’s ...

Chocoholics beware: Getting your fix, which is already pricey, is likely to get pricier. The Hershey Co. expects record-high cocoa prices as well as higher sugar costs to crimp its earnings growth, ...

After soaring for nearly two years, cocoa prices dropped sharply in 2025. However, chocolate, in demand ahead of the festive holiday season, has seen prices rise. AFP examines the reasons for the ...

There are so many creative hot chocolate recipes to try this winter! From peppermint to bourbon spiked hot cocoa, making your ...

Cocoa processing remains under pressure around the world, highlighting continued demand destruction and struggles for the ...

When made with real cocoa, hot chocolate may come with multiple health benefits. Here's what to know—and what ingredients to avoid—when drinking hot chocolate.