There’s more to the chocolate supply chain than meets the eye. When you pick a cocoa product off a store shelf, what you see is a nicely branded delicacy. However, the story behind the farm-to-table journey of chocolate has, over the years, been marred by poverty, exploitation, and environmental damage. West Africa has been the…
The history of chocolate reveals that the creamy and tasty bars wrapped in foil have a long history. Well, not in today’s familiar form. All products of cacao origin have a rich and storied history that will leave many in awe. The first documented mention of chocolate dates back to the Olmecs, around 1500-400 BC….
How did chocolate cravings become a serious health concern for some folks? Some people exhibit an almost addictive desire for certain food products. Consequently, food cravings psychology has become a subject of scientific research to identify its motivating factors. Hunger is not necessarily the trigger of occasional or recurrent food cravings. Environmental influence, emotions, or…
