Economy Apr 28 Hard-hit cocoa harvests in West Africa cause chocolate prices to soar worldwide By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara
Nation Mar 25 Death toll in Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion rises to 4 as search continues A fourth person was confirmed dead and three people remained unaccounted for Sunday, two days after a powerful explosion at a chocolate factory shook a small town in Pennsylvania. By Michael Rubinkam, Ron Todt, Associated Press
Nation Jul 16 5 Stories: Manicures with microchips, Dorothy’s dress finds its way home and other stories you missed A giant panda comeback, microchip manicures and Judy Garland’s “Wizard of Oz” isn’t in Kansas anymore. Check out these stories and others you might have missed on this week's episode of 5 Stories. By Deema Zein, Julia Griffin
World Jul 11 Watch 11:43 A Dutch chocolate company’s fight to end illegal child labor The chocolate industry has a dark side: almost 1.6 million children work -- illegally -- in the cocoa growing regions of Ghana and Ivory Coast. Tony’s Chocoloneley, a quirky but popular chocolate brand in The Netherlands, is on a mission… By Megan Thompson, Joan Martelli
World Apr 01 Watch 4:08 The challenging lives of the world’s cocoa growers More chocolate is sold in the U.S. than any other country in the world, the majority coming from Ivory Coast and Ghana. A new book, "Cocoa," examines the politics that go into its production with an analysis of power and… By PBS News Hour
Apr 02 Watch 6:35 Why some Cadbury-lovers are bitter that they can’t buy their favorite sweets By PBS News Hour The Easter holiday brings in the largest share of seasonal candy sales in the U.S. -- more than $2.3 billion last year. A mainstay of American Easter baskets, Cadbury is a British company that is licensed in the U.S. by… Continue watching
Feb 17 Nestlé chocolate will be artificial flavor free mid-2015 By Jasmine Wright Nestlé USA announced on Tuesday, its removal of all artificial flavors and FDA- certified colors including red and yellow from their chocolate candies. Continue reading
Oct 31 The other Ebola scare: the rising cost of chocolate By Santi Falcone With Ebola inducing fears about West Africa's cocoa supply, truffle maker Santi Falcone is paying agribusiness giant Cargill more than he ever has for chocolate. And because he just signed a one-year contract, the pinch Falcone is feeling won't let… Continue reading
Oct 28 Watch This Halloween, are the cocoa markets spooked by Ebola? By PBS News Hour The devastating Ebola outbreak in West Africa has also had an economic toll for the region, which is home to most of the world's cocoa production. In the U.S., chocolate prices are rising. But is it because there has been… Continue watching
Oct 28 How cocoa traders make money on the Ebola scare By David Martin Days before Halloween, the price of cocoa, and therefore chocolate bars, is up. But Ebola isn't actually threatening the cocoa supply in West Africa, says commodities trader David Martin. Instead, the market is reacting to human fears, and for traders… Continue reading