New research finds that cacao trees evolved over 7.5 million years ago. DNA studies may help improve future chocolate crops.

But a new European Union law aimed at protecting the world’s rainforest means that West African farmers have to try to grow more cocoa on the plots they have. That decision often leads to big ...

“People hosting cacao experiences continues to grow,” said Nick Meador, who sells ceremonial grade cacao (an unofficial designation that suggests minimal processing) online through Soul Lift ...

DAVAO CITY—Cacao farmers here will plant another batch of 50,000 cacao seedlings, double those of what they planted last year, the City Agriculturist Officer (CAgro) said. CAgro Cacao Focal ...