Indigenous groups demand coca leaves be legalized. Will the world listen?
Colombia's president says cocaine is "no worse" than whiskey as global efforts to "decolonize" the plant spread ...
Hand pollination helps cocoa farmers offset climate harm
Exploring ways for cocoa farmers to hand pollinate their crops could help offset crop losses resulting from climate changes, ...
Coca-Cola drinkers left stunned over revelation about drink’s origin
Fans of Coca-Cola have been left shocked after discovering the origins of the soft drink’s iconic name. The drink, which was founded in 1886, continues to make billions around the globe and saw ...
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Chocolate prices are up 20% this Valentine’s Day as cocoa prices hit record
That leaves opportunities for other countries like Ecuador to get in on cocoa production, Branch said. The caveat is that it takes four to six years to harvest a cocoa tree after it’s been planted.
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Colombia urges UN to remove coca leaf from harmful substances list
In 2023, the South American country set a new record last year for coca leaf cultivation and cocaine production, which rose 53 percent from 1,738 tonnes (1,915 US tons) to 2,600 tonnes ...