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New study finds that tea and chocolate may help lower blood pressure

New study finds that tea and chocolate may help lower blood pressure

MEDICALXPRESS.COM

We might have another reason to enjoy our daily cup of tea or small piece of dark chocolate, as a new study from the University of Surrey has found that naturally occurring compounds called flavan-3-ols—found in cocoa, tea, apples and grapes—may improve blood pressure and the health of our blood vessels.

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Toblerone dark chocolate bar discontinued in the UK

Toblerone dark chocolate bar discontinued in the UK

BBC.COM

The dark chocolate version of Toblerone’s most popular bar has been discontinued after nearly six decades on confectionery shelves. Food manufacturer Mondelēz International confirmed in a statement that its 360g dark chocolate bar would no longer be sold in the UK. The company said it understood the “difficult decision” may be “disappointing for some consumers”. It attributed the discontinuation to “changing tastes” and growing its business, adding it “continuously adapt[s]” its range and “continue[s] to invest in Toblerone”. The original Toblerone bar was first invented in 1908, with a dark chocolate version – containing 50% cocoa – released in 1969.

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Cadbury criticized for ‘outrageous’ new ‘shrinkflation’ after cutting size of popular chocolate product – while still selling at the same price

Cadbury criticized for ‘outrageous’ new ‘shrinkflation’ after cutting size of popular chocolate product – while still selling at the same price

DAILYMAIL.CO.UK

Sweet-toothed Brits have been dealt yet another blow after Cadbury quietly reduced the size of their Twirl multipacks – while selling them at the same price. In yet another example of ‘shrinkflation’, the packs, which originally contained ten bars, now contain just nine – and have been cut from 215g to 193.5g. With the confectionary typically retailing for £3, the cut means shoppers are now paying £1.55 per 100g, up from £1.40.

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Scientists develop game-changing solution as price of chocolate soars worldwide: ‘Fantastic results’

Scientists develop game-changing solution as price of chocolate soars worldwide: ‘Fantastic results’

YAHOO.COM

Researchers at Abertay University and food biotechnology firm Fermtech have created an ingredient called “Koji flour,” which can replace some of the cocoa needed in chocolate products, making food production more sustainable, according to Phys.org.

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Chocolate Market Growth Trends and Forecast Report 2025-2033

Chocolate Market Growth Trends and Forecast Report 2025-2033

GLOBENEWSWIRE.COM

The world is developing a deeper appetite for chocolate, with the global chocolate market projected to expand from US$ 138.45 billion in 2024 to US$ 205.39 billion by 2033. This growth, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.48% during 2025-2033, is catalyzed by diverse factors, including heightened demand for premium chocolate, healthier alternatives, and innovative flavors and packaging. Consumer preferences are shifting towards upscale artisanal and nutritious options, with dark and organic chocolates finding particular favor for their antioxidant richness.

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Pairing chocolate with tea could have surprising health benefits, experts say

Pairing chocolate with tea could have surprising health benefits, experts say

FOXNEWS.COM

Tea and chocolate, particularly dark chocolate are high in antioxidant polyphenols, which target free radicals and can reduce the risk of cancer and have other health benefits. Healthline reports the antioxidants and flavanols in cocoa and dark chocolate can reduce inflammation and help keep the endothelial cells that line the arteries healthy. Popular teas like green tea, ginger and rosehip can also fight inflammation and prevent oxidative damage, the journal also notes.

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Chocolate recall upgraded to highest risk level: Consumption ‘could cause death’

Chocolate recall upgraded to highest risk level: Consumption ‘could cause death’

NYPOST.COM

Federal officials have upgraded a chocolate recall to the highest risk level over fears that consuming the product could “cause serious adverse health consequences or death.” Three products from Cal Yee Farm — Dark Chocolate Almonds, Dark Chocolate Apricots and Dark Chocolate Walnuts — have been given a Class 1 classification for containing undeclared milk, according to the FDA. Undeclared milk in food products can lead to serious health issues for people with milk allergies, including hives, cramps, dizziness, swollen vocal cords and unconsciousness, and cause death, according to the FDA’s update, which was issued on Jan. 22.

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Why Every M&M’s Candy Is Stamped With A Little ‘M’ 

Why Every M&M’s Candy Is Stamped With A Little ‘M’

THETAKEOUT.COM

Mars Inc. introduced the trademark detail in 1950 to distinguish real-deal M&M’s from imitations. The M&M’s name references the initials of the chocolate company’s two co-founders, Forrest Mars Sr. and Bruce Murrie (both the sons of chocolate company executives). Mars bought out Murrie’s share of the company in 1946, four years before the stamp was introduced, which means we can safely assume the “m” stands for Mars.

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Why Military Chocolate Was Deliberately Made To Taste Bad

Why Military Chocolate Was Deliberately Made To Taste Bad

THETAKEOUT.COM

Giving soldiers delicious chocolate would pose a number of problems: They might eat it too soon, or they might use it as currency and trade it for other goods like cigarettes and magazines with pictures of scantily-clad women. The army wanted to avoid making these chocolate bars desirable because they were meant to keep soldiers alive in an emergency situation.

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Disgusting ingredient in American chocolate that explains why foreigners hate our sweets

Disgusting ingredient in American chocolate that explains why foreigners hate our sweets

DAILYMAIL.CO.UK

While chocolate products like a Hershey’s bar are a staple in a candy aisle, with more than 373million produced each year, consumers from Europe and the UK can barely stomach the product due to one gross ingredient – butyric acid, a compound found in human vomit.

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The nation’s favorite chocolate is ‘disappointed’ as Britain’s King Charles strips Cadbury of its royal warrant—for the first time in 170 years

The nation’s favorite chocolate is ‘disappointed’ as Britain’s King Charles strips Cadbury of its royal warrant—for the first time in 170 years

FORTUNE.COM

Chocolate firm Cadbury said on Monday it was “disappointed” after losing its royal warrant for the first time in 170 years following King Charles III’s first review of the coveted list since becoming monarch.

 

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Harvard Study: Eating Dark Chocolate Could Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes by 21%

Harvard Study: Eating Dark Chocolate Could Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes by 21%

SCITECHDAILY.COM

Dark chocolate consumption may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes by 21%, while milk chocolate does not show similar benefits, according to a Harvard study. A new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that consuming dark chocolate, but not milk chocolate, may be linked to a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D).

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95,000 COUNTERFEIT CHOCOLATE BARS LACED WITH MAGIC MUSHROOMS SEIZED

95,000 COUNTERFEIT CHOCOLATE BARS LACED WITH MAGIC MUSHROOMS SEIZED

EASTCOUNTYMAGAZINE.ORG

Drug testing on “Polka Dot” labeled chocolate bars seized back in September by narcotics detectives from the Sheriff’s department from a Chula Vista business found that the products had been adulterated with several controlled substances, including Amanita Muscaria mushrooms, better known as “magic mushrooms,” a strong psychedelic drug and hallucinogen.

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Best time to eat chocolate, according to experts

Best time to eat chocolate, according to experts

VOGUE.IN

Eating chocolate in the morning can give you a quick energy and mood boost, burn fat and reduce blood sugar levels. Afternoons are a great time to indulge, especially when you need a pick-me-up to beat the post-lunch slump. For people who tend to live their best lives in the evening, unfortunately, chocolate cannot keep up with that lifestyle. Read more, HERE.

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Why a global cocoa crunch will sour chocolate for years to come

Why a global cocoa crunch will sour chocolate for years to come

SMH.COM.AU

Chocolate lovers already feeling the sting of high prices should brace for worse: costs will continue to rise as global cocoa supplies are at their lowest level in two decades. But spare a thought for cocoa farmers in west Africa, battling poor weather, crippling crop diseases as well as local and international governments – all while missing out on their fair share of the price hike.

 

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FDA Sampling Finds Milk in 6.2 Percent of ‘Dairy-Free’ Chocolate Products

FDA Sampling Finds Milk in 6.2 Percent of ‘Dairy-Free’ Chocolate Products

FOOD-SAFETY.COM

A recent sampling assignment conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found 6.2 percent of dark chocolate and chocolate-containing products labeled as “dairy-free” to contain milk, although all samples positive for milk were also labeled with some form of milk allergen advisory statement (e.g., “made in a facility that also processes milk”).

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A chocolate breakthrough! Switzerland says it has found a new way to make the sweet treat

A chocolate breakthrough! Switzerland says it has found a new way to make the sweet treat

FORTUNE.COM

It’s been a rough year for chocoholics. Spot prices for cocoa nearly tripled earlier this year, and consumers looking for a cocoa fix have had to cover those costs. But news from Switzerland, the mecca of chocolate offerings, could offer some hope.

 

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Tracing the origins of chocolate: A recent study is shedding new light on the domestication and spread of the cocoa bean.

Tracing the origins of chocolate: A recent study is shedding new light on the domestication and spread of the cocoa bean.

THE-PAST.COM

Mesoamerica is often considered the ‘homeland’ of chocolate due to its significance for many ancient cultures in this region, but the cocoa tree, Theobroma cacao, in fact originated in the tropical rainforests of South America. Until now, though, our understanding of the plant’s early use – and how and when it spread to other parts of the Americas – has been limited.

 

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Holland America Line entices chocolate lovers with Lindt partnership

Holland America Line entices chocolate lovers with Lindt partnership

TRAVELWEEKLY.COM

Holland America Line is partnering with Lindt to offer sweets to guests at various points during their cruise. Under the partnership, guests will find Lindt Lindor milk chocolate truffles or sea salt milk chocolate truffles in their stateroom after returning from their once-a-cruise Gala Night activities. Guests will also see Lindt chocolate desserts on their dinner menu, such as a tulip-shaped chocolate mousse cake. Other desserts, including Lindt sundae, Lindt flourless chocolate cake, and Lindt chocolate tulips will be available.

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Chocolate scam network leader receives prison sentence and fine

Chocolate scam network leader receives prison sentence and fine

BRUSSELSTIMES.COM

The leader of a scamming network that operated via false chocolate sales has been sentenced to a prison term and a fine by the Walloon Brabant Criminal Court. The group hired vehicles under false names, sought out elderly individuals and sold them chocolate. Disguised as scouts, they insisted on digital transactions only, declining cash payments and offering to assist the targeted senior citizens by entering their confidential PINs on their behalf. Once in possession of the necessary codes, the group would return a fake bank card, identical to the original. These cards had been stolen from the same bank during previous illegal operations. By the time victims realized their debit cards had been swapped, the culprits had already made withdrawals and purchases from their accounts.

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KitKat maker has bad news for chocolate lovers

KitKat maker has bad news for chocolate lovers

THESTREET.COM

Nestlé, which manufactures KitKat candy bars, has issued a stern warning for consumers who love chocolate. The food company, which manufactures popular brands such as KitKat, Toll House and Nesquik, claims that consumers have yet to feel the full impact of the global cocoa shortage, and that it will soon start to put a damper on their wallets as companies are facing higher costs to make goods that contain the ingredient.

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Why Did Godiva Chocolates Close All Of Its US Stores?

Why Did Godiva Chocolates Close All Of Its US Stores?

TASTINGTABLE.COM

In 2021, Godiva closed all of its cafes and stores in North America. What prompted the brand to shut down in-person visits in the U.S. all in one sweep? It turns out smaller restaurants weren’t the only ones to struggle during the pandemic. In March 2021, Godiva closed 128 stores due to a declining number of in-person shoppers and a shift in consumer buying habits caused in part by the rise of Covid-19 in 2020.

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A dark side to dark chocolate? New study finds very minimal risk for kids from metals in chocolates

A dark side to dark chocolate? New study finds very minimal risk for kids from metals in chocolates

MEDICALEXPRESS.COM

Chocolate lovers may have been alarmed by a 2023 Consumer Reports finding that some dark chocolate brands could contain harmful levels of lead and cadmium. However, a new study by Tulane University published in Food Research International has found that dark chocolate poses no adverse risk for adults and contains nutritionally beneficial levels of essential minerals.