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Chocolate Price Hike Could Be Coming: 'Cocoa Cartel' Nations Agree On Increase Chocolate Price Hike Could Be Coming: 'Cocoa Cartel' Nations Agree On Increase
Chocolate Price Hike Could Be Coming: 'Cocoa Cartel' Nations Agree On Increase The “cocoa cartel” may be coming to cause the cost of chocolate to spike nationwide, according to reports. A new report from the Wall Street Journal found that two countries that control 60 percent of the worldwide cocoa supply - dubbed the “cocoa cartel” - may soon drive up the cost of chocolate products around the globe. The report states that the Ivory Coast and Ghana are teaming to charge hundreds of dollars more per metric ton of cocoa, which will be put in place later this year. The “cocoa cartel” is expected to charge approximately $400 extra per metric ton, a 16 percent increase. I…

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by Zak Failla
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Looking Ahead To Valentine's Day? ChocoVivo's Cacao Is Sourced From Its Yucatan Farm Looking Ahead To Valentine's Day? ChocoVivo's Cacao Is Sourced From Its Yucatan Farm
Looking Ahead To Valentine's Day? ChocoVivo's Cacao Is Sourced From Its Yucatan Farm Valentine’s Day is still a few weeks away, but it’s never too early to start thinking about gift ideas, especially when they involve such a luxurious take on America’s favorite dessert - chocolate. ChocoVivo is a full bean-to-bar chocolate maker that sources its chocolate from a farm in the Yucatan, the original location of cacao’s first domestication. ChocoVivo creates its luxury chocolate using the same ancient methods of the Mayans. The beans are ground with flavorful and aromatic ingredients to provide a versatile and decadent result that can be enjoyed as-is or used in desserts, nut bu…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Chocolate And Wine: Heart Helpers Or Potential Problems? Chocolate And Wine: Heart Helpers Or Potential Problems?
Chocolate And Wine: Heart Helpers Or Potential Problems? A rich, sensory combination, chocolate and red wine are an iconic pairing for everything from celebrations to simply "me-time." However, do these two treats offer health benefits beyond their relaxing properties? “I certainly do not discourage light-to-moderate consumption of wine and chocolate,” said Dr. Andrew Najovits, cardiologist at Metropolitan Cardiology, part of Bon Secours Medical Group, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). “Research has demonstrated the cardiovascular benefits of alcohol when used lightly or in moderation: Typically, up to one drin…

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