Did you know that the ancient Mayans were among the first to enjoy a beverage made from cacao beans, but it was nothing like the sweet hot chocolate we ...

It must have taken an enormous amount of curiosity — or sheer need from hunger — for the first human to explore the possibilities of the cacao pod. Roughly the size of a football, the pod looks ...

Nine species of fungi and bacteria have been found in cocoa beans that produce fine chocolate, and this knowledge could help producers develop better flavours ...

Climate change is affecting our food, and our food is affecting the climate. NPR is dedicating a week to stories and conversations about the search for solutions. MUNICH — A few years ago, food ...