CEBU, Philippines - Before the Starbucks or even the 3-in-1 coffee frenzy created a stir, there was the traditional sikwate or chocolate drink for an early morning quick fix. This much-loved thick, ...

Crafting a sweet success story that reverberates with the rich history of cacao in Camiguin, Julieta Dela Cerna, a dedicated cacao entrepreneur, said her fervor for farming and love for her plants ...

CEBU, Philippines - They’re making the premium chocolate to make the Filipino proud.” These words from veteran food technologist Rosabel Roncal encapsulate the mission of Ralfe Gourmet to bring ...

National government agencies have shared ideas, provided inputs, and delivered material assistance to a group of cacao farmers in barangay Juangon, Malitbog town in Southern Leyte, in order to ...

Tablea is a tried and true Christmas gift for many people. Holiday gift bags often include a few of these delicious cacao tablets tucked away among the canned goods and instant pasta. Churning out ...

It’s no secret that when it comes to chocolates, Belgium has one of the world’s finest. Backed by centuries-old tradition of chocolate making, this European country houses more than 2,000 chocolate ...

CEBU CITY—Raquel Choa’s childhood experience of picking cacao fruit and pounding cacao seeds before turning them into tablea (blocks of cocoa powder) served as her inspiration in opening a business ...

Learn more about the award-winning and world-class tablea of Bohol and the woman they call their 'Chocolate Princess.' If you've been to Bohol and stayed at one of their beach resorts, chances are you ...

‘THERE is chocolate in Bohol!” answers proud Boholana and chocolatier Dalareich Polot. Dubbed the Chocolate Princess of Bohol, her mission is to include Bohol in the world’s chocolate map. Dalareich’s ...

Cocoa beans have been trading for more than $2,000 per metric ton in recent weeks. While the average price is expected to soften by the end of the year due to the lingering effects of the Covid-19 ...