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As part of its Cocoa Promise program, four cocoa producers in Bahia have recently been audited and, by partnering with Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate, have become the first to produce UTZ Certified cocoa in Brazil.

No better way to celebrate 50 years of doing business than to close the deal on a new 12,500-sq.-ft. building, which will house a retail shop and manufacturing facility. The Waterbury, Conn.-based, family-owned business, which was started by John and Helen Fascia, both of who remain involved in the business, finalized the purchase of a new building on July 12

Made by hand with the finest all natural ingredients, Cubze truffles are available in a variety of flavors including chocolate, chocolate raspberry, chocolate cappuccino, chocolate mint, chocolate walnut, cookies & cream, cranberry walnut, and peanut butter, coated in either milk or dark chocolate.

Orbit’s new sugar free gum for kids comes in two fun flavors!

When Jason Darling first got into the candy business, people kept thinking he was a drug dealer. Seriously.

The sweet and stylish premium chocolates feature an assortment of delectable recipes, vibrant packaging, and a digital-focused launch.

While it may be easy to understand why ancient cultures thought chocolate could provide an energy boost, and cocoa butter was used to treat skin disease, a new book also reveals that chocolate has been used as a remedy for tuberculosis and even snake bites.

It was about 3,500 years ago, in 1500 B.C. somewhere in South Central Mexico that a culinary genius amongst the Olmecs first realized that cocoa should be used for food.

Check out this infographic from the Hartman Group to find out.

The adorable Jelly Belly Hello Kitty Bean-Shaped Candy Dish features Hello Kitty peeking over the top of a ceramic bean-shaped dish.