Valentine’s Day: History, Traditions & Safety Standards
The origins of Valentine’s Day stretch back more than 1,500 years, drawing from ancient Roman traditions, Christian history, and medieval romance. Today, as the holiday…
ISO 34101-1:2019— Sustainable And Traceable Cocoa
Approximately 5 million tons of cocoa are grown every year, and the two largest producing countries are Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, which means West Africa accounts for…
ISO 11053:2009—Cocoa Butter Equivalents In Milk Chocolate
“Chocolate” and “cacao” come originally from the Nahuatl words “Xocoatl” and “Cacahoatl,” which refer to the bitter and spicy mix that the Aztecs made with cacao…
New and Revised Standards Better Reflect the Shifting Cocoa Industry
Chocolate is by no means something cutting-edge. Enjoyed for its heralded delectability throughout time, cocoa was used as a ritual beverage by the Mayans in one of…
The Growing Demand of Chocolate
The consumption of chocolate is far from an emerging trend. In fact, the cultivation of cocoa beans dates back to the Mayans, when the inhabitants…