Cocoa pods are comprised of cocoa beans, pods, endocarp and pulp. Credit: Cristina Aldehuela / Getty. Working alongside chocolatiers in the food industry, researchers at ETH Zurich say they have ...

When you think of 'fermented foods,' you can think of yogurt and miso, but in fact, 'fermentation by microorganisms' is important in the chocolate manufacturing process, and the aroma and taste of ...

The Swiss-owned company claims its patented process could help stabilize cocoa prices, reduce waste, and increase farmer yields. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of ...