Chocolate

Bean to boom: India's artisanal chocolate revolution is gaining ground

The beans, cultivated over 3,000 acres of cacao farms by over 150 farmers, are the ones used to craft Manam's 300-plus products across 50 categories - from rich chocolate beverages to savoury bites

World Chocolate Day 2025: Know the date, history, significance and more

World Chocolate Day falls on July 7, 2025. Discover its origins, significance, and how chocolate lovers worldwide celebrate this sweet and historic occasion

Reliance Consumer develops a sweet tooth chasing bittersweet growth

Though present in biscuits and namkeens, its immediate priority is grabbing a share of the Indian consumer's pocket change - via candies, chocolates, and toffees

International Chocolate Day 2024: History, benefits, its addiction and more

International Chocolate Day 2024: Dark chocolates contain sugar and high amounts of cocoa (70 per cent or higher). It has several health benefits. Get to know more here

Mars Wrigley aims 50% of premium chocolate gifting market in a decade

Mars Wrigley currently has a 3 per cent share of the Indian chocolate market. It sells brands like Snickers, Galaxy, Mars, Bounty, and Twix along with chewing gums like Boomer and Orbit

Hyderabad resident finds 'fungus' in Cadbury Dairy Milk, details inside

Social media slams Cadbury's 'degraded' quality, questions why people still buy Cadbury chocolates. Numerous customers urge filing of complaint to consumer court

Dark Parle G goes viral on X, a platform filled with hilarious memes

An image of Dark Parle G went viral on X; the microblogging platform is filled with memes and hilarious comments. Check some of the funny comments here

Happy Chocolate Day 2024: 10 best wishes, messages and quotes to share

Happy Chocolate Day 2024: This is the third day of Valentine's week and celebrated every year on February 9. Here are the 10 best wishes messages and quotes to share on this day

World Nutella Day 2024: History, celebration, and 3 mouthwatering recipes

World Nutella Day is a fun and flavourful day for Nutella lovers all over the planet to meet up and celebrate their affection for this sweet and velvety hazelnut spread

Reliance completes acquisition of 51% stake in Lotus Chocolate Company

The acquisition of Lotus Chocolate is part of Reliance Retail's goal to grow its FMCG market, which it just entered

Tata Consumer enters health supplements biz with 'GoFit' range for women

Tata GoFit is available in two pack sizes of 500 grams and one kg, with 18 grams of protein per serving of 25 grams in two flavours--rich chocolate and cafe mocha

African cocoa giants make new move in spat with chocolate sector

For now, it looks like the cocoa-growing giants will continue to struggle to receive the full combined premiums

Mondelez International aims to push up India revenue to $2 billion by 2030

The company's domestic business sees 17 per cent of its revenues come from modern trade and 3 per cent from the digital channel.

Chocolate maker Smoor to raise Rs 50 cr, open over 100 outlets in 5 years

Smoor will also be launching an experience centre in Bengaluru where visitors would be able to experience the craft of exquisite chocolate making.

Can mithai and baklava replace chocolate? Two Mumbai stores try to find out

The Byculla-based establishment hopes to reinvent sugary Indian treats and make them a fashionable gifting idea again.

Mondelez, Ferrero among chocolate majors to post healthy top-line growth

Nestle India, which dominates the confectionery space with leading brands like Kitkat and Munch, continues to hold the third spot in revenue.

Chocolate brands' plan to stay relevant in health conscious consumer market

To keep young and health-conscious customers in the fold, chocolate and confectionary brands adopt clean labelling methods, keep pack sizes small

ITC launches world's most expensive chocolate priced at Rs 4,30,000 per kg

The product will be available on a made-to-order basis starting tomorrow

100,000 villages to bite into Cadbury as rural India develops taste for it

Illinois-based Mondelez, India's No.1 chocolate maker, said "the big bulk" of a $150 million increase in global investment this year - the first hike in five years - will be in rural India

Bean-to-bar: Asian chocolatiers are spicing up the global sweet market

Homegrown entrepreneurs battle the tropical climate while embracing tropical flavors for a bean-to-bar trend like no other