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Design

Take a look at these dresses made entirely from chocolate

Fashion met chocolate at this year's edition of the Salon du Chocolat in Paris, as models made their way down the catwalk with cocoa-inspired chic.

Creators

A 10 metre sculpture made of chocolate? Meet Patrick Roger

With chocoholics from around the world gathering in Paris this weekend for the annual Salon du Chocolate, we revisit the French artisan Patrick Roger to admire his incredible talent of transforming the glorious confectionery.

Climate

Are ‘hairy’ coffee pollinators getting too hot in the tropics?

‘We’re not paying enough attention’ say scientists studying pollinator loss in the tropics.

Food and Drink

Why is this mint-choc drink a symbol of Thailand's political turmoil?

Betrayal is a beverage best served chilled in Thailand, as an innocuous chocolate-mint iced concoction takes the limelight -- an unlikely symbol of the kingdom's deep political divisions following May's election.

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Food and Drink

Take a look at this spectacular chocolate bust of King Charles III

In preparation for King Charles' coronation, a life-sized bust of him has been made from 17 liters of melted chocolate, using about 2,875 Celebrations chocolates.

Food and Drink

Time for sweet treats: Turkish ways of celebrating Eid Ramadan

The religious festival Eid al-Fitr is also known as 'Sweet Feast' in Turkey. As the name suggests, the center point of the 3-day long celebration is anything sweet

Destinations

Why you should head to Portugal for a wine-tasting adventure

This Portuguese city may be known for port and pastel de nata - but there's another reason foodies should flock here.

Food and Drink

Toblerone to lose Matterhorn logo as it’s no longer ‘Swiss’ chocolate

The iconic 4,478m mountain peak will no longer feature in the chocolate bars' packaging, as Toblerone has lost its 'Swissness'.

Food and Drink

The M&M's controversy continues as company retires its “spokescandies”

Mars Wrigley North America says it is taking a step back from its “spokecandies”

Health news

Scientists unwrap what makes chocolate irresistible

Scientists think that the secret appeal of chocolate can be harnessed to trick our minds to be content with healthier options.

Culture news

Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Culture Re-View: What do Chocolate, Connery, Caine and Shakira have in common? They'll all made their mark on this day in history. Yes, you read that right.

Food and Drink

Turkish competition watchdog launches investigation into Ferrero

Turkey’s competition authority has launched a legal investigation into Italian company Ferrero on charges of monopolizing the hazelnut market.

Culture news

Chocolate on the catwalk: tasty fashions in Paris parade

Whether it's fashion to fawn over or make your mouth water - the annual Salon du Chocolat in Paris has something for everyone. This year's catwalk show proved designers' and chocolate makers have let their imaginations reach new heights.

Green News

Quality Street ditches its iconic wrappers to reduce plastic waste

Christmas might lose a bit of its shine this year, as one of the UK’s most iconic chocolate brands switches to environmentally-friendly packaging.

Food and Drink

Is the new M&Ms colour really about "inclusivity" or empty solidarity?

Stop what you're doing - M&Ms have a new colour! And it's supposed to represent "acceptance and inclusivity". What a time to be alive.

Food and Drink

Swiss chocolate maker Lindt withdraws from Russia

Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli has announced that it has decided to withdraw from the Russian market.

Food and Drink

World Chocolate Day: 5 weird and unexpected uses for cocoa

From teeth healing to race car running, chocolate is far more useful than as just a snack to munch on.

The Kitchen

Patrice Cayuela shares his Kawaï Alpagas chocolate brownie recipe

Young French pastry chef Patrice Cayuela has always been a fan of Japanese pop culture and has just published a cookbook dedicated to “Kawaï” cuisine.

Health news

Belgian chocolate factory shuts down production after salmonella found

A investigation at the chocolate factory in Wieze, Belgum, is underway after traces of salmonella were found in a batch of chocolate on Monday.

Living

Watch how ethical chocolate eggs are made in this traditional workshop

Walk around in the workshop of UK-based Chocolarder to get a first-hand experience of what their strict ethical approach is all about.